Official Joaquín Sorolla Exhibition Catalog Now Available at La Térmica
Art enthusiasts can now bring home a piece of Spanish art history. The official catalog for the landmark exhibition Sorolla through Light: From Tradition to Modernity (Sorolla a través de la luz. De la tradición a la modernidad) has been officially released. Published as a joint effort between the Ciudad de la Energía Foundation (CIUDEN) and the publisher This Side Up, the book commemorates an exhibition that drew 40,000 visitors during its run from May to October 2025.
This publication marks the final phase of a major cultural project dedicated to Joaquín Sorolla. It follows the successful exhibition itself and a series of public events that engaged over a thousand participants.
An Artistic Souvenir: What is Inside the Sorolla Publication?
The new catalog serves as an academic and visual extension of the original showcase. Coordinated by curators Alicia Vallina and Concepción Fernández, the book features a collection of essays and research from prominent art historians and curators. Contributors include experts from the Sorolla Museum, such as Covadonga Pitarch and Luis Alberto Pérez Velarde, alongside cultural researchers Lorena Robredo and Eneas Bernal.
Rather than acting as a simple list of displayed pieces, the texts delve into the reasons why Sorolla's mastery of light continues to captivate global audiences a century after his death. The essays explore his artistic relationship with the region of Castilla y León, how his historical paintings connect with contemporary perspectives, and the unique challenges of integrating classical fine art with modern digital projections inside an industrial heritage site.
The limited publication run consists of 750 copies, each priced at 30 euros. Visitors can purchase the volume directly at the cultural center or order it online through the This Side Up online store.
The Legacy of the Immersive Sorolla Exhibition
The catalog captures the memory of an ambitious temporary exhibition that brought 40 original oil paintings by Joaquín Sorolla to the unique, industrial setting of the Condensers Hall (Sala Condensadores). The original showcase contrasted classic oil paintings and historical garments with sensory rooms and a virtual reality experience.
By chronicling how these original works dialogued with cutting-edge digital technology, the catalog ensures that the innovative spirit of the exhibition remains accessible to readers, researchers, and art lovers long after the physical paintings have returned to their respective collections.
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