Posts with category Madrid Cultura
Banksy, Genius or Vandal?
Indeed, Banksy was brought to the city of Madrid not long ago and will be staying until 10 March at an exhibition in IFEMA which, according to the artist, has little to do with him and he has not authorised. At least that was what he said when the exhibition was shown in Russia.
Though few know his true identity, Banksy has risen to fame amidst great controversy – a fact that can be inferred from the name of this exhibition showing his most famous works from private collections, Read full article
Success for the Prado Museum’s crowdfunding campaign
As well as celebrating its 200th anniversary, the Prado Museum has once again claimed media attention after completing its first crowdfunding campaign, which is also part of the celebrations.
The campaign was launched with the Portrait of Girl with Pigeon by French painter Simon Vouet, who is considered to be among the most important artists from the 17th century due to the quality and quantity of his work. Read full article
7 songs dedicated to Madrid
Madrid has always been a source of inspiration. From movies, novels, trips, and many times, the door to discover the rest of Spain. But if there’s something that really inspires Madrid in its essence, in its multiculturality and in that drive to chase a black cat amongst the crowd, is the music.
Many artists were born here or were raised here or have come here to try their luck. Read full article
From San Cayetano to La Paloma
August and September are party months par excellence, especially in towns in rural areas. Perhaps it has to do with summer, when they fill up with urban visitors who go back to their roots, swim in the local pools and meet up with old friends. It makes sense, therefore, that festivals take place during the time that there are more people, Read full article