EN SEVILLA – PORTADAS: Celebrating Iconic 'Blanco y Negro' Magazine Covers and Spanish Illustration History
Delve into the artistic legacy of a pioneering Spanish publication through 60 historical drawings spanning over a century.
The "EN SEVILLA – PORTADAS" exhibition uncovers the captivating visual journey of 'Blanco y Negro' magazine. Featuring a selection of 60 influential drawings by 48 artists, it charts the evolution of Spanish graphic design and illustration from 1891 to 2000. Visitors can explore how printing techniques and artistic styles transformed these iconic front pages, reflecting historical and cultural shifts across decades. This curated display offers insight into a significant chapter of Spain's periodical history.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition showcases a curated selection of 60 drawings from 48 artists that graced the covers of the influential Spanish magazine 'Blanco y Negro' between 1891 and 2000. It highlights the visual and artistic evolution of the publication's iconic front pages.
Curatorial context
The exhibition "EN SEVILLA – PORTADAS" delves into the visual legacy of the magazine "Blanco y Negro," which, from its inception on May 10, 1891, until its closure on October 29, 2000, was renowned for its visually rich and artistic covers. The exhibition, running from March 2nd to May 31st, 2022, presents a focused selection of 60 artworks by 48 artists that once adorned these front pages.
"Portadas. Dibujos de primera plana" (Covers. Front Page Drawings) traces the magazine's artistic journey, beginning with its very first cover by Ángel Díaz Huertas, a piece characterized by fantasy and symbolism. The exhibition details the magazine's transition to weekly changing covers from January 3, 1892, a move that spurred creativity and collaboration with leading artists of the era. It explores how "Blanco y Negro" embraced new printing techniques, including color printing, revolutionizing the Spanish press and becoming a showcase for European creative trends from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibition highlights the shift from academic styles to Art Nouveau and later avant-garde movements, and how the Spanish Civil War impacted its visual language. Following the war, under Torcuato Luca de Tena y Brunet, photography became prominent, though illustration continued to feature, especially in humorous and caricatured formats. The exhibition features works by artists rooted in realism and costumbrismo such as Ángel Díaz Huertas, Cecilio Pla, and Narciso Méndez Bringa, pioneering graphic designers like Chiorino and Varela, landscape artists such as Juan Martínez Abades, and those influenced by international trends like Orientalism. It also showcases the "golden age of illustration" with artists like Almada Negreiros and Francisco López Rubio, culminating with transitional works from the late 20th century reflecting Spain's development, including caricatures by Antonio Mingote.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition runs from March 2nd to May 31st, 2022. Specific ticketing details are not provided on this page, but general museum admission information can likely be found on the main museum website or linked ticketing portals mentioned elsewhere on the site. Visitors are encouraged to check official channels for current admission policies and booking information for the ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration.
EN SEVILLA – PORTADAS key exhibition facts
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Venue
ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 2, 2022
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by artists such as Ángel Díaz Huertas, Cecilio Pla, Luis Palao, Narciso Méndez Bringa, Chiorino, Varela, Xaudaró, Galiay, Figal, Juan Martínez Abades, Mariano Bertuchi, Baldomero Gili, José Loygorri, Vicente Abar, Adolfo Lozano Sidro, Enrique Climent, Almada Negreiros, Francisco López Rubio, Rafael de Penagos, Juan Esplandiú, José D´Hoy, José Gallego, and Antonio Mingote.
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