Archive for November, 2010

“On&On” exhibit at La Casa Encendida

From 18/11/2010 to 16/01/2011 visitors to Madrid can enjoy the exhibition “On & On,” which examines the contemporary installation art. The exhibit is a welcome chance to appreciate the work of various international artists. The facilities are built based on natural materials such as ice, flowers, minerals, living organisms, etc. The exhibition emphasizes the [...]

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Silent film in the Juan March Foundation

As part of its broad cultural programming (exhibitions, concerts, seminars, conferences …), the Juan March Fundación, just kicked off a silent film series titled Star-system Melodrama. The foundation is located on Castelló 77, in the Salamanca district is surrounded by some of the finest apartments in Madrid, and directed and coordinated by Roman Gubern, audiovisual [...]

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Titus Andronicus from La Fura in Madrid

One of the dramatic events of the season’s upcoming theatre events in Madrid is a production of Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare by renowned theatre troupe: You can see it in the Canal 2 Theaters from the 2nd to the 19th of December 2010. Gone are the days when Titus was derided by critics. For [...]

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Three literary cafes

While it is true that the phenomenon of  the coffee culture is very ensconced in Spanish culture, and one must only think of illustrious examples such as  Café Gijón (Paseo de Recoletos, 21) so decisive in the gray years of the Spanish Civil War. Despite the invasion of multinational chains, there are still many traditional [...]

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Lorca´s old bedroom recreated

Salvador Dalí, Federico García Lorca and Luis Buñuel never rented apartments in Madrid during the twenties of last century. They lived in the student residence, the libraries and museums of the city were their living rooms, and as illustrated by the beautiful cubist-expressionist canvas of nocturnal dreams by Dali, they took long walks at night [...]

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Madrid´s buzzing Goth Scene

The exact population of gothic or “dark” folks in Madrid is not known with certainty, but we know there are many. The dark movement in Madrid, began in the early eighties with the birth of post-punk, within which, some bands featured a dark aesthetic. Defining who are founders is rather complex,  but some of these [...]

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Deftones concert in Madrid

The Deftones is one of those bands that became remarkably popular with the rise of Nu Metal, along with bands like Limp Bizkit and Korn. However, unlike these bands they have not been afraid to branch out into other musical styles during their more than 20 years together. Throughout their career, loyal fans keep coming [...]

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Made in the USA: American Art in Madrid

Art in the United States has traced a very diverse path throughout history , engaging with both formalist and popular styles. Avant-garde innovators have created a stir, both in the art world and the world at large. Now, check out the MAPFRE Foundation in Madrid to check out a new exhibition called “Made in USA. [...]

Friday, November 5th, 2010

James Ensor Exhibit in Madrid

James Ensor was born in Ostend, Belgium on April 13, 1860 and was an influential figure for the avant-garde of the early twentieth century, thanks to his well known creative explorations of  painting that helped shape the next generation of painters. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the painter and [...]

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010