This year, Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson is taking part in the programme of the Carmen festivities in the Chamberí neighbourhood with activities for all audiences. The programme will take place from 17 to 20 July at the FMCMP Madrid Centre with various free activities to bring art and the work of the Foundation closer to the residents of the neighbourhood.
PROGRAMME:
OPEN HOUSE AT THE FUNDACIÓN MARÍA CRISTINA MASAVEU PETERSON
Thursday 17 July: 11 am – 8 pm
Friday 18 July: 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday 19 July: 10 am – 8 pm
Saturday 19 July: 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday 20 July: 10 am – 3 pm
17, 18, 19 and 20 July are the last opportunity to visit the temporary exhibition Masaveu Collection. Twentieth-Century Spanish Art: From Picasso to Barceló, which brings together the top one hundred works from the Masaveu Collection that were made during the last century.
Curated by María Dolores Jiménez-Blanco, senior lecturer in art history at the Complutense University of Madrid, the exhibition is organised around different sections that chart a fascinating journey through twentieth-century Spanish art. Visitors will have the chance to view one hundred iconic paintings and sculptures from different movements, authored by artists such as Pablo Picasso, María Blanchard, Juan Gris, Sorolla, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Luis Fernández, Antonio López, Carmen Laffón, Antoni Tàpies, Manuel Millares, Eduardo Chillida, Esteban Vicente, Juan Genovés, Eusebio Sempere, Soledad Sevilla, Pablo Palazuelo, Cristina Iglesias, Juan Muñoz and Miquel Barceló.
Practical information
Free admission
Advance bookings with a time pass on the website fundacioncristinamasaveu.com or at the Centre’s ticket office on the day of your visit.
GUIDED TOUR AND WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
Dates: 17, 18 and 19 July
Time: 11 am
- Thursday 17 July at 11 am: Exploring art with all five senses. Guided tour and workshop for families with children between ages 4 and 7.
- Friday 18 July at 11 am: Little urban artists. Guided tour and workshop for families with children between ages 4 and 12.
- Saturday 19 July at 11 am: Matter and colour: A stroll through twentieth-century Spanish art. Guided tour and workshop for families with children between ages 8 and 12.
Practical information
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Price: Free
Advance booking essential: reservas@fmcmp.com
Additional information: The combined guided tour-plus-workshop for families lasts approximately 90 minutes. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
INTERACTIVE TOUR: THE FMCMP AND ITS EXHIBITIONS
Dates: 18 and 19 July
Time:
- Friday 18 July at 1 pm
- Saturday 19 July at 6 pm
Registration method: Activity free of charge. Advance bookings: reservas@fmcmp.com. Tickets (one per person) can also be collected at the Foundation’s ticket office from one hour before the start of the tour.
Additional information: Interactive activity that explores the essence of the Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson, including a guided tour of the exhibitions currently on display and the architectural renovation of the FMCMP Madrid Centre.
Practical information
Free admission on a first come, first served basis.
Advance ticket bookings: reservas@fmcmp.com
Tickets (one per person) can also be collected at the Foundation’s ticket office from one hour before the start of the activity.
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