Experience 'El entorno de mi vida': Vera Callejo's Watercolor Exhibition at Madrid Railway Museum
A personal artistic journey celebrating the Delicias station's profound impact on the artist's life.
The Madrid Railway Museum proudly presents 'El entorno de mi vida,' an evocative exhibition of Vera Callejo's watercolor artistry. This special display offers a heartfelt homage to the iconic Delicias station, which shaped the artist's life and family history. Visitors can explore a collection that beautifully captures this historical landmark through a unique personal lens, revealing the deep connection between art, heritage, and the railway environment.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition at the Madrid Railway Museum showcases the watercolor works of Vera Callejo, titled 'El entorno de mi vida.' It presents a personal tribute to the Delicias station, which has been central to the artist's life and family history.
Curatorial context
The Madrid Railway Museum is hosting 'El entorno de mi vida,' a special temporary exhibition of watercolors by Vera Callejo, running from September 27th to December 9th. Born over eight decades ago in the vicinity of the station, the artist's life has been intrinsically linked to the Delicias station and its surroundings. Her family, deeply rooted in the railway profession, played a significant role in her upbringing, with young Vera often playing on the station's tracks. From her balcony, she witnessed various events, including festivals, cinema screenings, boxing matches, and especially football games of 'La Ferro,' the local team, which ignited her passion for the sport. In commemoration of the Madrid Railway Museum's 40th anniversary, Vera Callejo emotionally presents this exhibition as a tribute to the Delicias station, the enduring backdrop of her life.
Vera Callejo studied at the Escuela Central de Arte y Oficios and the Agrupación Española de Acuarelistas (AEDA), where she is now an honorary member. She has conducted watercolor courses and is a contributor to ABC newspaper for its covers and color illustrations. Her artistic themes encompass figures, portraits, still lifes, interiors, landscapes, seascapes, and, notably, railways. She has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, receiving awards such as Medals at the Autumn Salons of the Association of Painters and Sculptors, the Felipe Trigo Award from the Madrid City Council, and various national painting awards. She has held over a hundred solo exhibitions across Spain, as well as in New York and Tokyo. Callejo was part of the Julio Quesada group and is currently a member of the 'Amigos de Lamadrid' group, formed in honor of her teacher and husband, Manuel M. Lamadrid.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition is a temporary installation at the Madrid Railway Museum. Specific ticketing or admission details beyond general museum entry are not provided on this page, but visitors can find more information on the museum's official channels. A detailed diptych is available for download, offering further insights into the exhibition's content and context.
El entorno de mi vida - Vera Callejo key exhibition facts
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Venue
Madrid Railway Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 27, 2023 – Dec 9, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring watercolor works by María Carmen Vera Callejo, an artist with a long career and numerous accolades, whose life and art are deeply connected to the Delicias station.
Madrid
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