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Exploring the Origins and Impact of Madrid's Metro: A Centenary Exhibition at ABC Museum

Uncover the historical heritage and architectural vision behind Madrid's subway system, shaped by Antonio Palacios.

The ABC Drawing & Illustration Museum hosts this special exhibition, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Madrid Metro system. A collaboration with Metro de Madrid and Diario ABC, it highlights the profound historical impact of the railway network on the city's urban development. Discover how architect Antonio Palacios' vision transformed Madrid into a modern metropolis through detailed plans and historical photographs.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, a collaboration between Metro de Madrid and Diario ABC, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the metro system. It delves into the historical heritage of Metro, showcasing its significant impact on Madrid's development as a metropolis and highlighting the work of architect Antonio Palacios.

Curatorial context

La Huella de Metro: una mirada a los orígenes is an ambitious research project presented at the Museo ABC, celebrating the centenary of Metro de Madrid through a collaboration with Diario ABC. The exhibition aims to recover and showcase the historical heritage of the city's subway system, emphasizing its crucial role in Madrid's transformation into a metropolitan capital. It highlights the vision of José María Otamendi, who foresaw Madrid becoming 'The Metropolitan City,' and shines a spotlight on Antonio Palacios, the 'Architect of Metro,' whose work profoundly shaped the city and its underground network. The exhibition leverages the power of drawing as a research and dissemination tool, employing digital graphic restitution and reconstitution in two and three dimensions to visualize the city and its subsoil. It tells the story of how the metropolitan railway network and the city grew and developed together, influenced reciprocally. Visitors can expect a deep dive into the origins of Madrid's metro, with accompanying historical photographs from the Archivo ABC and Archivo Metro.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is free with prior registration for guided tours, which take place on specific Wednesdays. General admission details are not provided on this page, but visitors are directed to the museum's reception for inquiries and registration. Information about booking for guided tours is available via phone and email.

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Venue
ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 17, 2019 – Dec 8, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the architectural work and legacy of Antonio Palacios, the 'Architect of Metro'.
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