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Isladak. Trades of the Estuary: Photography Exhibition at Rialia Industry Museum

Sergio Monedero captures the deep connection between local people and the historic Nervión Estuary through portraiture.

Discover a compelling visual project featuring twenty-five portraits that highlight individuals connected to the local waterway. Photographer Sergio Monedero explores the human element within an industrial landscape, inviting visitors to view the water as a symbolic mirror of local histories. Check admission details at the venue to experience this temporary display.

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Exhibition summary

This photographic exhibition by Sergio Monedero presents twenty-five portraits that explore the deep connection between the people and the Nervión Estuary. Through these images, the water serves not just as a landscape, but as a symbolic mirror reflecting the lives and memories of those who inhabit the area.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Isladak. Trades of the Estuary' serves as a new visual project by photographer Sergio Monedero, specifically focused on the Nervión Estuary and its community. The exhibition highlights the individuals who maintain a personal or professional relationship with this significant waterway, offering an intimate look at the human element within an industrial landscape. Comprised of twenty-five distinct portraits, the display invites visitors to reconsider the estuary. Rather than viewing the water as a mere geographical feature, the project encourages a deeper understanding of it as a mirror for the inhabitants who have lived, worked, and built their histories alongside it.

Admission and ticket notes

Please check the museum's official website or reception for information regarding museum admission, which may provide access to this temporary exhibition.

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Rialia Industry Museum
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Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the photographic work of Sergio Monedero.
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