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SERNY: Celia, Cuchifritín y Otras Historias Ilustradas – An Exhibition at the ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration

Explore the influential drawings of Ricardo Summers e Isern, defining visual aesthetics for beloved Spanish literary characters.

The ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration presents an exhibition dedicated to Serny, the renowned artist behind the visual identity of Elena Fortún's iconic characters Celia and Cuchifritín. This showcase delves into Serny's significant artistic contributions, particularly his role in shaping the look of 1930s Spanish children's literature. Visitors can journey through his prolific career and explore the captivating world of his illustrated stories.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration showcases the work of illustrator Serny, focusing on his iconic drawings that brought to life the beloved characters of Elena Fortún, such as Celia and Cuchifritín. It explores Serny's artistic contributions, particularly his role in defining the visual aesthetic of Celia in the 1930s.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'SERNY: CELIA, CUCHIFRITÍN Y OTRAS HISTORIAS ILUSTRADAS' at the Museo ABC delves into the celebrated work of illustrator Serny (Ricardo Summers e Isern). It highlights his significant contribution to children's literature through his illustrations for Elena Fortún's famous characters, most notably Celia and her brother Cuchifritín. Serny's drawings were instrumental in shaping the visual identity of Celia, the 'most mischievous and revolutionary girl' of 1930s Spain. The exhibition also touches upon Serny's broader artistic career, his prolific collaboration with Prensa Española spanning six decades, and his place within the dynamic cultural period known as the 'Silver Age' of Spanish art (1878-1936), where magazines and newspapers were primary mediums for cultural dissemination. Serny's influential work began gaining popularity in 1932 with his weekly drawings for the children's supplement 'Gente Menuda.' This led to further commissions, including illustrating the adventures of Cuchifritín for the Manuel Aguilar publishing house three years later. The Museo ABC holds a substantial archive of his work, reflecting his consistent presence in Spanish illustrated media. The exhibition presents these foundational illustrations, offering visitors a journey into the imaginative world created by Serny and Fortún, and underscoring Serny's legacy as a key figure in Spanish illustration.

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SERNY: CELIA, CUCHIFRITÍN Y OTRAS HISTORIAS ILUSTRADAS key exhibition facts

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Venue
ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 13, 2016 – Mar 5, 2017
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Serny (Ricardo Summers e Isern), painter and illustrator, known for his iconic drawings for Elena Fortún's characters.
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