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Fotografía sobre cultura popular 2003-2004: Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Costume

Discover compelling photographs that capture Spain's diverse ethnological heritage, traditions, and daily life.

The Museum of Costume presented 'Fotografía sobre cultura popular 2003-2004,' an exhibition of prize-winning photography. It showcased vibrant depictions of Spain's rich cultural traditions, beliefs, music, and artisan activities. These 36 photo reports highlighted the nation's ethnological heritage through the unique perspectives of participating artists.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Museum of Costume displays award-winning and selected photographs from the 2003 and 2004 Popular Culture Photography Contest. It highlights the living image of Spain's ethnological heritage through vibrant depictions of traditions, beliefs, music, and daily life captured by various artists.

Curatorial context

The Museo del Traje. Centro de Investigación del Patrimonio Etnológico presents 'Fotografía sobre cultura popular 2003-2004,' an exhibition running from March 7 to May 29, 2005. This display features the works of artists recognized in the 2003 and 2004 editions of the Popular Culture Photography Contest. The contest, revived in 2001 after a decade-long hiatus, has garnered significant attention from photography professionals. As a Center for Research into Ethnological Heritage, the museum houses extensive collections related to Spanish popular cultures. This photographic contest serves as part of its documentation and promotion activities. The exhibition itself comprises 36 photo reports, offering a dynamic view of this ethnological heritage. Themes explored include religious and secular beliefs, rituals, celebrations, music, dance, games, sports, artisan activities, and many other cultural manifestations, all interpreted through the unique lens of each participating artist.

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This exhibition runs from March 7 to May 29, 2005. Further details on admission and visiting can be found on the museum's website.

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Venue
Museum of Costume
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 7, 2005 – May 29, 2005
Artist line / attribution
Features works by prize-winning and selected artists from the 2003 and 2004 Popular Culture Photography Contest.
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