This unique exhibition, 'Viajar en el tiempo', invites visitors on a visual journey through 85 years of Renfe's advertising. Featuring 78 carefully selected posters, it chronicles the evolution of the Spanish railway company from 1941 to the present day. Discover how these powerful visuals reflect the broader social and cultural transformations across Spain, offering a compelling perspective on national history and design. Curated by Nacho Padilla, it offers a deep dive into graphic arts and visual memory.
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This exhibition presents a journey through 85 years of Renfe's visual history, featuring 78 selected posters and advertisements. It chronicles the evolution of the Spanish railway company and the transformation of the country from 1941 to the present day.
Organized by Renfe, 'Viajar en el tiempo: 85 años de publicidad de Renfe' offers a deep dive into the company's visual memory. The exhibition comprises 78 posters, some printed in large format, spanning from Renfe's inception in 1941 to the present. Each selection is arranged by decade and preceded by historical context provided by the exhibition's curator, Nacho Padilla, offering a necessary interpretive framework. These visuals not only narrate the evolution of the railway company but also reflect the broader cultural and social transformations that have occurred in Spain over these 85 years, providing a unique perspective on national history through its advertising.
Visitors should be aware that the exhibition will be closed to the public during the Mercado de Motores event days. Further details on access or ticketing policies are not provided on this page beyond this operational note.
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