From masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez to dazzling objects from Latin America, explore the art and culture of the Hispanic world in this landmark exhibition.
Discover the rich story of Spanish and Hispanic art and culture from the ancient world to the early 20th century through over 150 fascinating works: from masterpieces by El Greco, Zurbarán, Velázquez and Goya to sculptures, paintings, silk textiles, ceramics, lustreware, silverwork, precious jewellery, maps, drawings, illuminated manuscripts and stunning decorative lacquerware from Latin America.
The exhibition features the famous World Map of 1526 by Giovanni Vespucci, and culminates with Sorolla’s colourful, large-scale study for his monumental series of 14 paintings, Vision of Spain.
Founded in New York in 1904, the Hispanic Society Museum & Library is home to the most extensive collection of Spanish art outside of Spain. Presented for the first time in the UK, it will offer visitors a chance to trace the great diversity of cultures and religions – from Celtic to Islamic, Jewish and Christian – that have shaped and enriched what we today understand as Spanish culture.
Main Galleries, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts
La próxima semana Londres tendrá a su disposición una maravillosa doble dosis de la vida y trabajo de Goya: el miércoles 18, The British Spanish Society presenta una perspectiva única sobre el artista aragonés con el Coro Cervantes y la Dra. J. Cockburn. El jueves 19, nosotros acogemos un simposio sobre los retratos de Goya en nuestro auditorio.
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Next week London will have at its disposal a wonderful double bill of Goya’s life and work: Next Wednesday 18th, The British Spanish Society presents a unique take on the renowned Aragonese artist featuring Coro Cervantes and Dr. Jacqueline Cockburn. The very next day (Thu 19th), we are hosting a symposium on Goya’s portraits.