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Discover Cristóbal Hara's "Fifteen Instant Tales" Exhibition: Photography & Storytelling

Explore Cristóbal Hara's 1971 portfolio, "15 Instant Tales," featuring photographs of schoolchildren with their unique stories.

Delve into "Cristóbal Hara: Fifteen Instant Tales," a compelling exhibition highlighting the award-winning photographer's 1971 project. This unique collection pairs fifteen evocative photographs of Cuenca schoolchildren with the imaginative stories they created. Experience a significant body of work where visual art and childhood narrative intersect, meticulously designed and presented to reintroduce Hara's legacy.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases Cristóbal Hara's 1971 portfolio '15 Instant Tales,' featuring photographs of schoolchildren from Cuenca paired with their own stories. The project, originally designed by Jaume and Jordi Blassi, is presented with both the photographs and the children's narrative inspirations.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Cristóbal Hara: Fifteen Instant Tales' presents a significant project from 1971 by photographer Cristóbal Hara (awarded the National Photography Award in 2022). The portfolio comprises fifteen photographs of schoolchildren from Cuenca, each accompanied by a unique tale written by the child. These stories were not direct descriptions of the images but rather were inspired by a photograph chosen by the student. The project was meticulously designed by Jaume and Jordi Blassi and produced within the Department of Graphic Arts at the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español in Cuenca, founded by Fernando Zóbel. This exhibition, which tours between the venues in Cuenca and Palma, features the complete set of fifteen photographs alongside their corresponding narrative works. The works on display highlight the collaborative and imaginative nature of the project, where visual art and childhood storytelling intersect. The original portfolio was a notable artistic endeavor, celebrated for its unique concept and execution. The exhibition serves to reintroduce this important body of work to a contemporary audience, emphasizing Hara's contribution to documentary photography and narrative art.

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Exhibition details are provided, including dates and location. Visitors can consult the museum's website for specific opening hours and admission information. The exhibition is part of the general museum schedule.

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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 28, 2025 – May 2, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Cristóbal Hara (also known as Cristóbal Melián) is the artist featured in this exhibition. The portfolio '15 Instant Tales' was designed by Jaume and Jordi Blassi.
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