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Discover 'Dibujantas: Pioneras de la Ilustración' in Zamora: Celebrating Pioneering Female Illustrators

Uncover a century of groundbreaking Spanish illustration in Zamora, featuring pioneering female artists from the ABC Collection.

The 'Dibujantas: Pioneras de la Ilustración' exhibition in Zamora celebrates the significant contributions of female illustrators. This touring project, originating from the Museo ABC, highlights over 130 works by 40 artists. Visitors can delve into the role of women in Spanish illustration, exploring four distinct historical periods from the early 20th century to the 1970s. It's a unique opportunity to see hidden gems from the ABC Collection.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases 'Dibujantas. Pioneras de la ilustración' ('Drawers. Pioneers of Illustration'), highlighting the works of principal female illustrators who contributed to 'Blanco y Negro' and 'ABC' publications from 1891 to the late 1990s. The exhibition aims to reveal treasures from the ABC Collection and reclaim the role of women in Spanish illustration, spanning four historical stages from the early 20th century to the 1970s.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'EN ZAMORA – DIBUJANTAS: PIONERAS DE LA ILUSTRACIÓN' is presented at the Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León in Zamora, as a touring project originating from the Museo ABC. Inspired by the 1931 'I Salón de Dibujantas' at the Lyceum Club Femenino, the show features over 130 works by 40 illustrators who contributed to 'Blanco y Negro' and 'ABC' magazines. It serves as a unique opportunity to explore the hidden gems within the ABC Collection and to advocate for the contributions of women in Spanish illustration. The exhibition is structured into four thematic sections: 'Abrieron el camino' (They Paved the Way) for early 20th-century artists, 'Las Modernas' (The Moderns) for those of the 1920s and 30s, 'La posguerra' (The Post-War Period), and 'Aires nuevos' (New Breezes) for artists from the 1970s onwards. Through these stages, visitors gain insight not only into the artistic journeys and lives of these female illustrators but also into the social and cultural fabric of their times. Notable artists featured include Mme. Gironella, Delhy Tejero, Viera Sparza, a.t.c. (Ángeles Torner Cervera), Coti (Lucrecia Feduchi), and Maruja Mallo, among many others.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is presented at the Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León in Zamora. Further details on visiting and ticketing should be sought from the museum's official channels, as this page primarily focuses on the exhibition content and its historical significance. It is a touring project originating from the Museo ABC, made possible through collaboration with 'la Caixa'. This exhibition is a project of the Museo ABC and is touring to Zamora, with collaboration from "la Caixa". Visitors should consult the Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León for specific admission and visiting information.

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ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
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Exhibition schedule
From Oct 22, 2019
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Features works by numerous pioneering female illustrators such as Mme. Gironella, Delhy Tejero, Viera Sparza, Ana María Badell, Coti (Lucrecia Feduchi), Adriana Exeni, Mar Ferrero, Moaroussia Valero, Laura Albéniz, a.t.c. (Ángeles Torner Cervera), Piti Bartolozzi, Marga Gil Roësset, Maruja Mallo, and others who contributed to 'Blanco y Negro' and 'ABC' publications.
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