Cespedosa: A Photography Exhibition Catalog by Juan Manuel Castro Prieto
Explore Juan Manuel Castro Prieto's photographic journey, revealing his personal memory and connection to Cespedosa de Tormes.
This page explores the exhibition catalog for 'Cespedosa. Juan Manuel Castro Prieto. Catálogo'. It delves into the artist's extensive photographic production, spanning 39 years and featuring approximately 200 photographs and 3 videos. The collection reconstructs his personal memory and profound connection to Cespedosa de Tormes, his family's ancestral village. Uncover a distinctive artistic vision rooted in personal history and creative exploration.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition catalog showcases the photographic work of Juan Manuel Castro Prieto, focusing on his connection to Cespedosa de Tormes, a village significant to his family history. The exhibition reconstructs his 39-year artistic production through approximately 200 photographs and 3 videos.
Curatorial context
The exhibition 'Cespedosa. Juan Manuel Castro Prieto. Catálogo' centers on the profound reconstruction of the artist's personal memory, presented as a graphic history spanning 39 years of photographic production. The core of the exhibition is Cespedosa de Tormes, a small village in the province of Salamanca, which is the birthplace of the artist's parents and a foundational reference point in his life. For Castro Prieto, Cespedosa represents a vital space for engaging with photography and exploring his own past through the creation of images. His artistic practice, reaffirmed over time, leads to a comprehensive journey through diverse photographic approaches. This exhibition demonstrates a distinctive way of seeing, rooted in his previous works yet remaining a recognizable and palpable signature style.
Through 200 photographs meticulously organized into six sections, complemented by three videos, Castro Prieto offers a vision of Cespedosa that transcends simple photographic description or conventional documentary. He portrays the village as a magical place for him, a canvas for his daydreams and creative impulses. The exhibition highlights his distinctive gaze and artistic evolution, showcasing how his work in Cespedosa serves as a nucleus for his recognizable aesthetic, deeply connected to his personal and creative journey.
Admission and ticket notes
This page is for purchasing the exhibition catalog and does not provide ticketing information for the exhibition itself, which was held at Tabacalera. Promoción del Arte. The catalog is currently listed as 'Agotado' (Sold Out).
Cespedosa. Juan Manuel Castro Prieto. Catálogo key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Cespedosa. Juan Manuel Castro Prieto. Catálogo at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid
Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 16, 2016 – Nov 13, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Juan Manuel Castro Prieto, a recipient of the National Photography Award 2015.
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