The Retiro Gardens are not the only attraction of the emblematic green space that attracts all eyes in downtown Madrid. The park hosts exhibitions of great cultural interest among its romantic paths. This fall surprises visitors with two very different exhibitions: one on sports photography and the other on figurative art.
History of Sports a few meters away from Florida Park
National Geographic brings to the Paseo del Duque Fernán Núñez a collection of photographs that shows the evolution of sports such as diving, climbing, soccer or basketball from the nineteenth century to the present, focusing on the efforts of the protagonists who live in each image.
In this exhibition, baptized History of Sport, the environment in which the photographed activities take place also takes on importance: striking landscapes from different parts of the world complete the visual narrative, which helps the viewer to understand the cultural context in which each sport takes place.
The exhibition, which includes works by photographers such as Jimmy Chin, Keith Ladzinski and David Doubilet, will remain on the promenade until Sunday, December 1, and can be seen from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Roots: pure sensibility on canvas
Identity, empowerment, cultural barriers and femininity are the themes that inspire Elena Gual, the author of the unique portraits that have just arrived at Casa de Vacas. This Mallorcan artist has made a name for herself in New York and London for her distinctive palette knife painting technique, and now she arrives at the Retiro cultural center with Raíces: thirty paintings that speak about her bond with Andalusia, the land of her ancestors.
Arma Gallery, the international art gallery that has just opened on Valverde Street, has been in charge of presenting the exhibition, which will remain at the park until October 28. Undoubtedly, the exhibition is a great opportunity to immerse oneself in Gual’s works, full of texture and depth.