This exhibition in Madrid commemorates the centenary of the Círculo de Bellas Artes building, a pivotal point for the city's cultural life since 1926. It delves into the architectural masterpiece by Antonio Palacios, detailing its origin, innovative design, and complex construction. Visitors can explore a rich selection of historical documents, original plans, and period photographs that reconstruct this emblematic landmark's creation and cultural impact on Gran Vía.
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This exhibition celebrates the centenary of the Círculo de Bellas Artes building, designed by Antonio Palacios and completed in 1926. It explores the origin, design, and construction of this iconic Madrid landmark through historical documents and materials, highlighting its significance in the city's cultural and urban transformation.
Marking the centenary of the Círculo de Bellas Artes' building, projected by Antonio Palacios and finished in 1926, this exhibition offers a comprehensive exploration of the origin, design, and construction of one of Madrid's most emblematic architectural achievements on Gran Vía. For a century, this building has been a pivotal point for the city's cultural life, witnessing urban, social, and artistic shifts, and remaining a recognizable icon. The exhibition features a curated selection of historical documents and materials from the 1919 competition for the Círculo's new headquarters, including original plans, preparatory drawings, period photographs, and previously unseen pieces that precisely reconstruct the building's conception and execution. These materials shed light on the project's technical complexity and the aesthetic and cultural aspirations of Palacios and the institution. The exhibition delves into characteristic aspects of the building, such as its innovative spatial and structural solutions, its monumental volumes, and its carefully integrated ornamental elements that define its urban presence. Visitors can observe how Palacios blended classical architectural languages with early 20th-century metropolitan trends, contributing to Gran Vía's identity as a modern city axis. Beyond its architectural heritage, the building is presented as a living space that has fostered cultural evolution in Spain, with its halls and studios hosting generations of artists, writers, filmmakers, thinkers, and diverse audiences, making it a vital hub for creation and cultural experience. On its centennial, the Círculo de Bellas Artes building stands not just as an architectural reference but as a symbol of modernity, culture, and urban life in the heart of Madrid.
Standard tickets are 6€, with a reduced price of 5€. Members of Círculo de Bellas Artes (CBA) have free entry. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00. It is closed on Mondays. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. An opening event is scheduled for February 11th at 7 PM.
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