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Nationale
Nationale: Curated books, art, and ambient vinyl in Portland.
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Retail Store
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Nationale: Curated books, art, and ambient vinyl in Portland.
Nationale in Portland fuses a thoughtfully curated book store with a contemporary art gallery and a welcoming vinyl corner. Customers praise its decor, friendly staff, and carefully selected books and exhibitions. The vinyl section highlights ambient favorites Hiroshi Yoshimura and Carl Stone. Owner May curates artists and works with a distinctive eye, making East Burnside a notable stop for culture and discovery.
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A thoughtfully chosen collection of literature, including rare and unique titles you won't find elsewhere.
Rotating art shows featuring diverse works from passionate artists, designed to surprise and engage viewers.
A dedicated corner offering ambient and timeless music records, including artists like Hiroshi Yoshimura and Carl Stone.
A commitment to fostering community by sourcing and promoting local artists and independent publishers.
Hosting exhibitions, readings, and other cultural events to connect with the Portland arts scene.
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Overall rating
Jay
Loved the decor, selection, and person behind the counter was very friendly. Their prices are full price- so you most likely will pay a little more than somewhere like Amazon- but support your local business & I consider it like a finders fee, they have such a curated collection that the books I buy I wouldn’t have known of otherwise. :)
Doug Lowell
So, when you're trying to figure out which art galleries in Portland are likely worth your time, I strongly suggest adding Nationale to your list. It will be a short list, but Portland is a small city, really. If you're like me, you're looking for a gallery with aesthetic vision, that won't just show whatever they think will sell. You're looking for art that will surprise you, puzzle you, cause your brain to activate. Art from artists you've probably never heard of but are happy you saw their work. Nationale is that kind of gallery, and May, the owner, is as passionate as any gallerist you'll meet. She chooses her artists carefully but there's a wide variety to the kind of work she shows. It's worth the trip to East Burnside to see what she's showing. (Especially watch for any show by Pace Taylor, who has a sense of line and color that reminds me of RB Kitaj--in a good and original way.) Oh, and she has a rich and interesting selection of books for sale, too.
Jesse Charlestream
I love this book store. It showcases an excellent array of literature while also offering art exhibitions. Absolutely charming location.
Lilly Nuñez
Such a beautiful space! I love the art pieces and all of the thoughtfully curated books.
Catherine Sinow
Vinyl corner inside, Tone Poem, is not only the best record store but the best store. Always stocks Hiroshi Yoshimura and Carl Stone (the timeless greats). Must visit for anyone taken by the ambient YouTube sidebar.
