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Discover José Latova's Four Decades of Spanish Archaeological Photography Exhibition

Explore over one hundred images and audiovisuals documenting Spain's archaeological sites and cultural heritage.

Delve into the extensive career of José Latova, a renowned photographer whose work chronicles 40 years of Spanish archaeological discoveries. This exhibition presents over a hundred striking images and four engaging audiovisuals, revealing the vital role of photography in documenting and preserving Spain's unique cultural heritage. It showcases the evolution of archaeological practices and the impact of public institutions in supporting this important visual archive.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases forty years of Spanish archaeological photography through over one hundred images and four audiovisual presentations by José Latova. It highlights the evolution of archaeological documentation and its importance in preserving cultural heritage.

Curatorial context

This exhibition, organized at the National Archaeological Museum, is dedicated to the work of José Latova and presents a journey through 40 years of Spanish archaeology captured in his photographs. Since 1975, Latova's images have been associated with significant archaeological projects in Spain, documenting the country's most relevant sites and discoveries. The exhibition features more than one hundred photographs, four audiovisuals, and numerous publications, tracing his professional career from his early days at the Subdirectorate General of Archaeology of the Ministry of Culture to the present. It explores the development of archaeological photography in Spain as a crucial medium for documentation and dissemination over the past four decades, emphasizing the role of public institutions in promoting this field and recognizing the importance of photography in safeguarding Spain's heritage.

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This page is for purchasing the exhibition catalog and does not provide specific details on exhibition admission or ticketing. Visitors are directed to bookshops like Tienda del BOE and Todos tus libros for purchasing the publication.

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Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 27, 2017 – Aug 27, 2017
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition is dedicated to the work of José Latova Fernández-Luna, a photographer whose work spans 40 years of Spanish archaeology.
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