Lisbon

Sometimes I feel like Lisbon is a city addicted to mediocrity.  Everything is just a few shades shy of excellence, which is a real shame considering its potential.

head of partnerships at zora + artist exploring expansive identify

You should read some Fernando Pessoa poems. That should give you a clearer picture of the cities culture incompleteness.

It’s def a thing. 

I feel very confortable there and I like so many beautiful things I can do, so I love it as a base for my life right now. 

But the “crowd” and overall dynamics are not challenging and you’re not really pushed to grow.