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Nostalgia by Mena Sambiasi: A Photography Exhibition at the Madrid Railway Museum

Mena Sambiasi presents twenty-five unique photographs, offering fresh perspectives on the Madrid Railway Museum's essence.

The Madrid Railway Museum proudly hosts 'Nostalgia,' a temporary photography exhibition featuring the compelling works of artist Mena Sambiasi. Visitors can immerse themselves in twenty-five distinct photographic compositions that capture fragmented scenes and theatrical settings, revealing the museum's profound essence. This artistic exploration invites a fresh perception of history and heritage through Sambiasi's unique reflections and visual universes.

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Exhibition summary

The Madrid Railway Museum presents 'Nostalgia,' a temporary exhibition by photographer Mena Sambiasi, running from December 19, 2024, to March 16, 2025. The exhibition features twenty-five photographs that offer a unique perspective on the museum's essence and beauty, inviting viewers into fragmented scenes and theatrical settings.

Curatorial context

The Madrid Railway Museum is hosting 'Nostalgia,' a significant temporary exhibition by photographer Mena Sambiasi, running from December 19, 2024, through March 16, 2025, in commemoration of the museum's 40th Anniversary. Sambiasi's exhibition comprises twenty-five photographic works that invite visitors to perceive the Madrid Railway Museum through her distinctive artistic lens. She captures fragmented views and theatrical scenes, utilizing unique perspectives and reflections that juxtapose interior and exterior spaces, thereby constructing new visual universes. These decontextualized fragments, rich in texture and implied narrative, encourage viewers to step into the depicted scenarios. Mena Sambiasi, born in Buenos Aires in 1979 and based in Madrid, is known for her atypical approach to street photography, often employing a 50-140 mm zoom lens. Her work is broadly categorized into 'reflections,' which generate multi-layered optical realities, and more 'direct' photographs that explore themes of solitude and the passage of time. While her images might initially evoke a sense of melancholy, they ultimately convey hope and a personal appreciation for beauty. Sambiasi, an avid storyteller of past realities and future possibilities, allows viewers to journey to another era while simultaneously celebrating the cultural significance of the Madrid Railway Museum over its four decades of existence. Her extensive career includes publications in various magazines, numerous exhibitions, and notable awards. She is also the curator of the international photographic collective DreaminStreets and has served on judging panels for national and international competitions.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition 'Nostalgia' by Mena Sambiasi is open to the public from December 19, 2024, to March 16, 2025. Further information regarding admission or ticketing policies should be sought from the official museum channels, as specific details are not provided on this page. General museum entry may apply.

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Madrid Railway Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 19, 2024 – Mar 16, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring photography by Mena Sambiasi, a Buenos Aires-born photographer based in Madrid, known for her unique approach to street photography and her work exploring themes of time, solitude, and beauty.
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