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Espacio Vínculos: Discover Connections to Altamira Cave and Its Cultural Heritage at the Museum

Delve into the fascinating details, historical figures, and narratives linked to this World Heritage site.

Espacio Vínculos, a temporary exhibition at the Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira, invites visitors to explore the deep connections surrounding the renowned Altamira cave. This immersive experience uncovers the rich tapestry of relationships, influential people, and compelling stories that have shaped this significant World Heritage site. Discover how various aspects, from archaeological findings to literary connections, have contributed to its unique cultural legacy. The exhibition provides a comprehensive understanding of Altamira's historical importance.

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Exhibition summary

Espacio Vínculos is a temporary exhibition launched in 2022 at the Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira. It serves as a space for visitors to explore connections to the Altamira cave and its museum, delving into associated details, relationships, people, and stories that enrich this World Heritage site.

Curatorial context

Launched in 2022 by the Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira, Espacio Vínculos is a dedicated space designed to offer visitors a deeper understanding of the Altamira cave and its associated heritage. This initiative functions as a compact, immersive 'capsule' that connects visitors to various aspects linked to Altamira, exploring specific details, relationships, historical figures, and narratives that have contributed to the site's rich history and its designation as a World Heritage site. A notable feature within this space focuses on Emilia Pardo Bazán, a pioneer who visited the Altamira cave as early as 1894, a time when its Paleolithic authenticity was still under debate. Her impressions and curiosity about the cave and rock art were documented in an article for La Época. The exhibition also highlights her 1912 work 'En las cavernas,' preserved in the museum's library, underscoring literary and cultural connections to prehistoric art. This particular feature is noted to be available until May 17th.

Admission and ticket notes

Visit hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 18:00, and Sundays and holidays from 9:30 to 15:00. Specific dates mentioned are 'Hasta el 17 de mayo' for a particular feature.

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 1, 2022 – May 17, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Features Emilia Pardo Bazán in relation to her visit in 1894 and her work 'En las cavernas'.
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