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Ana Juan. Dibujando al otro lado: An Interactive Journey Through Illustration and Augmented Reality

Delve into the acclaimed illustrator Ana Juan's creative universe through her unique editorial projects and digital experiences.

This captivating exhibition presents the renowned illustrator Ana Juan's artistic journey and innovative work. Visitors can explore her creative process behind significant editorial projects, including her interpretations of 'Otra vuelta de tuerca' and 'Snowhite'. Engage with an interactive graphic adventure, 'Erthaland', and experience augmented reality elements that transform the gallery into a playful environment. Discover her distinctive style characterized by intricate chiaroscuro and precise charcoal strokes.

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Exhibition summary

This interactive exhibition explores the universe of internationally renowned illustrator Ana Juan. It delves into her creative process for two distinct editorial projects: Henry James's 'Otra vuelta de tuerca' and her version of 'Snowhite'. The show also features an interactive graphic adventure and augmented reality elements, transforming the gallery space into a game environment.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Ana Juan. Dibujando al otro lado' offers an in-depth look at the work of acclaimed illustrator Ana Juan. Visitors can discover her creative process through interactive applications focused on two distinct editorial projects: Henry James's 'Otra vuelta de tuerca' and Juan's own interpretation of 'Snowhite'. Furthermore, the exhibition presents 'Erthaland, Snowhite’s Mystery Tale', an interactive graphic adventure developed in collaboration with the UNIT Experimental research team, allowing visitors to explore its initial chapter through a virtual tour. Through augmented reality, visitors can engage with challenges that turn the exhibition space itself into a playable environment. This innovative project breaks traditional exhibition boundaries, offering a unique and pioneering insight into Ana Juan's world of chiaroscuro, characterized by precise charcoal pencil strokes and a distinctive chromatic palette of shadows and light. Ana Juan, born in Valencia in 1961, has an extensive career, including collaborations with publications like 'The New Yorker' and numerous awards such as the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators and the National Illustration Award in 2010.

Admission and ticket notes

Specific events like book signings and guided tours by the artist are available for a fee of 2 euros, requiring prior registration at the museum's reception. The museum reserves the right to cancel activities with insufficient participants, providing at least two days' notice to registered individuals.

Ana Juan. Dibujando al otro lado key exhibition facts

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Venue
ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 16, 2017 – Jun 18, 2017
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Ana Juan, an internationally recognized illustrator born in Valencia in 1961, known for her collaborations with 'The New Yorker' and awards like the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators and the National Illustration Award in 2010.
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