The 'Cuéntame un Cuento' exhibition at the ABC Museum showcases illustrated children's literature from its extensive collection. Visitors can explore 19 beloved stories and view original artwork, originally published in Blanco y Negro magazine and other ABC publications. This engaging experience is thoughtfully crafted for both children and adults, fostering imagination and learning through creative proposals in Madrid.
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This exhibition showcases illustrated children's literature from the ABC Collection, featuring 19 stories with characters and adventures originally published in the magazine Blanco y Negro, the children's supplement Gente Menuda, and the newspaper ABC. Designed for children and adults alike, it offers a creative and interactive experience with artistic works, texts, and educational activities.
CUÉNTAME UN CUENTO (Tell Me a Story) is an exhibition focused on illustrated children's literature from the ABC Collection, presented at the ABC Museum in collaboration with the Directorate General of Archives, Museums, and Libraries of the City of Madrid. The exhibition is thoughtfully designed for children and their accompanying adults, offering a space for reading, looking, understanding, learning, imagining, creating, and playing. It features 19 distinct stories, each accompanied by original artwork, texts, and didactic-creative proposals, with the aim of providing a fulfilling creative experience rather than a purely historical-artistic one. The illustrations and texts were originally published throughout the last century in publications like Blanco y Negro magazine, the Gente Menuda children's supplement, and the ABC newspaper. While the stories are summarized, their original essence is maintained. Visitors can access original publications via QR codes. The exhibition layout and content are prepared to be accessible and engaging for younger visitors, encouraging participation and enjoyment for all ages. Additionally, the exhibition serves as a platform to launch the First Illustrated Children's Story Contest, organized by the ABC Museum and the Central District Board, encouraging children under twelve to explore writing and illustration.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Visitors can also download exhibition stories via a provided link. Information about the First Illustrated Children's Story Contest is available at the exhibition, on the museum's website, and social media channels.
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