Outdoor Summer Cinema at Museo Picasso Málaga: The Joana Vasconcelos Film Series
As the summer evenings settle over Málaga, the tranquil garden of the Museo Picasso Málaga is transforming into an open-air cinema. This seasonal initiative offers visitors an evening retreat from the warm weather, blending cinematic art with the museum's contemporary exhibitions.
This year, the film program directly complements the temporary exhibition Joana Vasconcelos. Transfiguration. The Portuguese artist has personally selected three feature films that echo the themes, aesthetics, and creative philosophy of her own work. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the visual styling, use of color, and representations of female identity that inspire Vasconcelos's large-scale installations.
Planning Your Summer Evening Visit to the Museum Garden in Málaga
The film series runs on three consecutive Friday evenings in late June and early July. Each event begins at 9:00 p.m. with an after-hours viewing of the Joana Vasconcelos exhibition, followed by the movie screening in the museum's intimate garden.
Featured Films and Screening Schedule
- Friday, June 26, 2026 – The Gang’s All Here (1943) Directed by Busby Berkeley and starring Alice Faye and Carmen Miranda, this classic musical is celebrated for its surreal, highly choreographed sequences and expressive use of color. The film's bold visual design shares a distinct creative energy with Vasconcelos's vibrant artistic style.
- Friday, July 3, 2026 – Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) Directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Esther Williams, this film uses synchronized swimming, elaborate staging, and synchronized movement to construct striking, dreamlike imagery. The focus on bodily form and theatricality highlights thematic parallels with the sculptural works on display.
- Friday, July 10, 2026 – Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (1988) Pedro Almodóvar’s iconic Spanish comedy (released internationally as Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) concludes the series. Starring Carmen Maura and Antonio Banderas, the film is famous for its bright palette, humorous narrative, and nuanced, expressive exploration of modern femininity.
Ticket Information and Event Details
Each screening is presented in its original language. The two English-language films will feature Spanish subtitles to accommodate local audiences.
An individual ticket costs €10. This admission price is inclusive, covering entry to the Joana Vasconcelos. Transfiguration galleries prior to the film, the outdoor screening itself, and a complimentary beverage served at the MPM Café.
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