Dua Lipa Opening Physical Library for Banned and Censored Books
Pop star Dua Lipa launches a permanent library in Portugal to preserve banned and censored books.
📍 Where it landed
Dua Lipa announced plans to open a permanent physical library in Portugal called *The Manifesto Library*, dedicated to banned and censored books in collaboration with Livraria Lello. The initiative expanded from her existing book club into a dedicated space for works addressing power and censorship.
Coverage of the project ended without updates on its launch or further developments.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Dua Lipa is opening **The Manifesto Library**, a physical space dedicated to banned and censored books, in partnership with **Livraria Lello** in Portugal. The initiative expands her existing book club into a permanent archive, focusing on works that challenge power structures and face suppression. The library aims to serve as a cultural hub for free expression and literary preservation.
Coverage highlights the collaboration between Lipa and the historic bookstore, emphasizing the library’s mission to safeguard literature under threat. Outlets including *The Cut*, *Rolling Stone*, and *teleSUR English* frame the project as both a creative and activist endeavor, linking it to broader discussions on censorship and artistic freedom. No operational details (location, opening date, or collection specifics) are confirmed beyond the partnership.
Watch for announcements on how the public can access the library or contribute to its collection, as well as potential expansions of similar initiatives globally.
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Quick answers
Where is the library located?
The library is being established in **Portugal**, in collaboration with **Livraria Lello**, a historic bookstore.
What types of books will it feature?
The library will house **banned and censored books**, particularly those that 'unmask power' according to coverage.
Is this tied to Dua Lipa’s book club?
Yes. The project expands her existing **book club** into a permanent physical archive.
The reporting (8)
- Dua Lipa is opening a Manifesto Library of banned, censored books in Portugal Dawn Images · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa Is Taking Her Book Club to the Next Level. She Is Opening a Permanent Library of Banned Books Thought Catalog · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa’s Manifesto Library Houses Books Unmasking Power teleSUR English · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa to open library The Music Universe · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa and Livraria Lello Launch The Manifesto Library Dedicated to Banned and Censored Books BroadwayWorld · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa Is Opening a Library for Banned Books The Cut · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa Is Taking Her Book Club to the Next Level and Opening Her Own Library Rolling Stone · 45d ago
- Dua Lipa Opening Physical Library for Banned and Censored Books Consequence of Sound · 45d ago
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