Faro: Palm Springs of Portugal – Resident Podcast Interview with Richard Walker – Ep.24 – 20-05-26

In this fascinating episode we welcome Richard Walker – celebrated British artist, photographer, author and passionate champion of Faro’s modernist architecture.A London-based artist who studied at Camberwell and Chelsea, Richard first discovered Faro around 20 years ago on a winter trip.What began as a relaxing getaway quickly turned into a deep obsession with the city’s remarkable 20th-century modernist buildings - often compared to Palm Springs in the Algarve. Richard shares:• His journey discovering and documenting Faro’s hidden modernist treasures (nearly 500 buildings!)• The story behind the hugely popular Faro Modernist Weekend (now in its fifth year) – tours, exhibitions, talks and international visitors• His new book Faro Modernism: Buildings, Heritage and Culture Through the Lens of an Artist• Cultural contrasts between London and the Algarve, protecting modernist heritage from development, and the inspiring community drawn to Faro • Why passion and deep immersion matter in today’s distracted worldA warm, insightful and visually inspiring conversation about art, architecture, heritage and building a meaningful connection with Portugal. Subscribe and turn on notifications for more inspiring stories from Portugal residentsBuy Richard's book here - https://www.batsfordbooks.com/book/faro-modernism/ (apoiado pelos #FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional #algarve2030) #PortugalResidentPodcast #RichardWalker #FaroModernism #ModernistArchitecture #AlgarveArchitecture #PalmSpringsOfPortugal #FaroModernistWeekend #PortugalExpats #AlgarveLiving #MoveToPortugal #ModernistHeritage #ArtInPortugal #PortugalPodcast #CarlMunson #PortugalTalk #FaroPortugal #ArchitecturalTours #PortugalLiving #AlgarveCulture #20thCenturyArchitectureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support.www.portugalresident.com