Ricardo Barbosa Vicente’s talk proposes a reflection on the intersection between architecture, space, and artistic creation, highlighting the impact that built-up environments have on the experience and enjoyment of the arts. Ricardo Barbosa Vicente explores how spaces shape and are shaped by artistic practice and the relationship with audiences, between the "white cube" of museums and the "black box" of stages. Based on his experience in Portugal, Cape Verde, and São Tomé, he reflects on hybrid spaces as agents of experimentation and cultural transformation.