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Tras la puerta… A Photographic Journey Behind the Scenes of Museo del Romanticismo's Installation

Explore the dedication and teamwork involved in bringing the museum's permanent collection to life.

The 'Tras la puerta…' exhibition, presented at the Museo del Romanticismo, offers an intimate visual chronicle of the significant installation process in 2009. Featuring photographs by Paola di Meglio, it highlights the intricate backstage efforts of professionals and the collaborative spirit involved. This display also marked the unveiling of new museum spaces, including a tea room and access to the romantic garden.

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Exhibition summary

This photographic exhibition showcases images taken during the final installation of the Museo del Romanticismo's permanent collection in the summer of 2009. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and teamwork involved in bringing the museum to life, featuring the work of photographer Paola di Meglio.

Curatorial context

“Tras la puerta…” is a temporary photographic exhibition held at the Museo del Romanticismo, presenting a visual chronicle of the museum's installation process captured during the summer of 2009. The photographs, taken by Paola di Meglio, who was part of the installation team, offer an intimate look at the backstage efforts and enthusiasm of the professionals involved. This exhibition serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit between private companies, such as exhibition setup firm Empty, S. L., and cultural institutions like the museum. Beyond documenting the creation of the museum's permanent exhibition spaces, “Tras la puerta…” also marks the occasion for the museum to unveil new areas that will be integrated into its daily life post-summer. These include a bookstore-library, a tea room, and access to the romantic garden. A small catalog featuring the exhibition's photographs alongside poems by authors like Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Verlaine, and Juan Ramón Jiménez has been published for the occasion.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to this exhibition is free. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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Venue
Museo del Romanticismo
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 1, 2010 – Aug 15, 2010
Artist line / attribution
Photographs by Paola di Meglio Arteaga. Coordination by the Technical Team of the Museo del Romanticismo. Sponsored by Empty, S. L.
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