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In this section you can search all our contents throughout the different stages in the history of art in Spain, to find styles such as Baroque, Gothic, Mudejar and many, many more.

Modernism and Avant-garde movements The turn of the century brought new winds of modernity. The aesthetic sensibility of the time was marked by a different, freer attitude towards art and life.

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Summer 2022 in State MuseumsEvery July, August and September, the Ministry of Culture and Sport's museums offer a varied programme of summer activities for everyone.
Mérida Classical Theatre FestivalAn edition with women as the protagonist, for their presence both in the scheduled plays and in the artistic teams.
Miró. His Most Intimate LegacyThe most personal facet of the Catalan artist through an exhibition that reviews the collections he created and reserved for his wife and daughter.
Misterio de ElcheUNESCO has declared this medieval lyric drama an example of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is performed in the first two weeks of August.

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Exterior view of Soutomaior Castle, Pontevedra © Turismo Rías Baixas

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Monument

Soutomaior Castle

This fortress-palace is an extraordinary architectural, museum and botanical ensemble. It has an internationally recognised camellia garden, and also offers in-costume and dramatised visits in July and August.

SOUTOMAIOR

GOTHIC

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Museum

Covarrubias Book Museum

Located in the Renaissance building of the Archivo del Adelantado de Castilla, it opened its doors to the public on 18 June. It houses the collections of the former Fadrique de Basilea Museum from the Siloé publishing house, along with others donated by individuals and institutions.

COVARRUBIAS

Cristina de Middel, at her exhibition 'Fantastic Pseudology', at the University Museum of Navarra, 2021 © Raquel Arilla. Navarre University Museum

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Artist / Creator

Cristina de Middel

The artist from Alicante, winner of the 2017 National Photography Prize, has become the first Spaniard to chair the prestigious Magnum agency. With her book "Afronauts", published in 2012, she achieved great national and international professional success.

Silver scarab. Obverse. National Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Cartagena © Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte

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Work of art

Silver scarab

Considered protective talismans, these types of pieces were very popular in the Mediterranean area from the first millennium BC. This case is a Phoenician silver amulet found in Mazarrón.

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COLONISATION

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