The 'ESTE MADRID' exhibition presents a captivating journey through Madrid's artistic and literary portrayals. Discover how artists and writers have depicted the city's multifaceted identity, from its elegance to its modern transformations. Featuring essential selections from the Colección ABC archives, this display offers a unique perspective on the Spanish capital's soul over a century. This project is a collaboration with the Madrid City Council.
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This exhibition, 'ESTE MADRID', explores Madrid's representation in art and illustration from the late 19th century to the present, drawing from the extensive Colección ABC archives. Curated by Andrés Trapiello, it offers an essential and inspiring selection of works that capture the city's multifaceted identity.
Madrid serves as a central theme in the Colección ABC, a collection deeply rooted in the city's history through publications like 'Blanco y Negro' and 'ABC.' This exhibition, 'ESTE MADRID,' curated by Andrés Trapiello, delves into the artistic and literary portrayals of the Spanish capital. It highlights how artists and writers, from Goya and Velázquez to the illustrators of the late 19th and 20th centuries, have depicted Madrid's evolving identity – its elegance, its popular districts, its modern transformations, and its soul. The exhibition features an essential, though not exhaustive, selection from the archives of 'ABC' and 'Blanco y Negro,' offering a poetic and contemplative view of the city as envisioned by a diverse range of artists over a century. The project is part of a collaboration between Fundación Colección ABC and the Madrid City Council, supported by the Area of Culture, Tourism, and Sport. Visitors can expect a journey through various artistic interpretations of Madrid, reflecting its status as a cosmopolitan and attractive city. The exhibition is accompanied by detailed visitor information, including free entry, specific visiting hours, and opportunities for guided tours, with a downloadable room sheet available for further exploration.
Entry to the exhibition is free. Guided tours are also free and available on specific Saturdays during April, May, and June, requiring advance reservation. Group visits can be arranged by contacting the museum.
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