The "ART of OPEN doors" project
Started in 2011 and was initiated by photographer José Maria Zyberchem in collaboration with the city council and a few other personalities including the international designer Nini Andrade Silva.
Many local artists were invited to create something unique by painting the old doors into houses, restaurants and galleries.
The doors of houses, abandoned shops, deteriorated areas received a new life, in order to sensitize people, towards the art and culture that fills these spaces. Funchal Old town has been revitalized and became one of the top tourist attractions.