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Cien Años Contigo: A Photographic Exhibition Commemorating the Romanticism Museum's Centennial

Trace the institution's history and its deep societal connections through a century of visual records.

Marking 100 years of the Museo del Romanticismo, 'Cien Años Contigo' is a compelling photographic exhibition. It reflects on the museum's unique role in recreating 19th-century Spanish bourgeois domestic life and its continuous evolution. Visitors can explore significant moments captured within its historic spaces, celebrating its enduring cultural heritage and legacy.

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Exhibition summary

This photographic exhibition commemorates the museum's centennial, reflecting on its century of existence as a recreated domestic space for the 19th-century Spanish bourgeoisie. It traces the institution's history and evolution, emphasizing its strong societal connections and featuring photographs of significant moments captured within its spaces.

Curatorial context

Unveiled to mark its centenary, 'Cien años contigo' is a photographic exhibition that commemorates a century of the Museo del Romanticismo's existence. The exhibition delves into the institution's history and evolution, highlighting its deep-rooted connection with society. It focuses on the museum's unique role in recreating the domestic environments of the Spanish bourgeoisie during the mid-19th century. The exhibition space, the Sala del Jardín, served as a backdrop to photographs capturing various historical moments, including a 1949 tribute to Ramón Gómez de la Serna. The museographic design of 'Cien años contigo' emulates a 19th-century archive or cabinet brought into the present, aligning with the museum's spirit of recreating historical ambiences. This collaborative exhibition benefited from the contributions of all the technical staff of the institution, ensuring a comprehensive and authentic portrayal of its legacy.

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Information about ticketing and admission is not provided on this page. Visitors are directed to the general museum programming for further details. As this is a commemorative exhibition, specific ticket requirements beyond general museum entry are not detailed here.

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Venue
Museo del Romanticismo
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 19, 2024 – Nov 17, 2024
Artist line / attribution
This exhibition was a collaborative effort involving the entire technical staff of the institution.
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