Description
Galeria Adrià (Sold Out)
Book summary
This volume is the catalogue for the exhibition of the same name organized by the Museu de Valls, which recovers the memory of the Galeria Adrià, an artistic space that was a benchmark in 1970s Barcelona. Through a detailed study, the reader will discover the historical and cultural context of the gallery, the exhibitions and activities it hosted, as well as the profiles of its managers, collaborators, and artists. An essential work for understanding a key chapter of contemporary Catalan art.
What is it about?
The book delves into the history of the Galeria Adrià, which was active on Carrer Consell de Cent in Barcelona between 1971 and 1979. It analyzes its role as a meeting point and center for the dissemination of art during the political and cultural transition in Catalonia. The publication reconstructs its programming, the exhibitions held, and the relationships with the participating artists, offering a complete vision of its legacy. It is complemented by a careful selection of graphic material, such as posters, catalogues, photographs, and original documents that illustrate the life of the gallery and its environment.
Main themes
- History of contemporary Catalan art during the seventies.
- The role of art galleries as spaces for creation and cultural debate.
- Historical and social context of the transition in Barcelona.
- Documentation and visual archive of exhibitions, artists, and cultural activities.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at art historians, researchers, students, and enthusiasts of contemporary Catalan art. It will also be of great interest to collectors, curators, and anyone interested in the art scene of 1970s Barcelona and the recovery of the cultural memory of that era.
What this book offers
- A rigorous and documented study of an emblematic gallery of Catalan art.
- Archival graphic material that allows for visualizing the activity of the gallery and its context.
- A contextualized vision that connects art history with the social and political evolution of the time.
- A valuable reference tool for understanding the network of artistic relationships in 1970s Barcelona.
Technical specifications
- Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: ART HISTORY / ART AND DESIGN STYLES
- Collection: PUBLICACIONS DEL MUS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2006
- Number of pages: 104
- Weight: 517 g
Editorial review
This catalogue offers an academic and visually rich approach to a fundamental artistic space of 1970s Barcelona. Its value lies in the recovery of a cultural memory that is often scattered, presented with documentary rigor and a careful graphic edition. A reference work for those who wish to delve deeper into contemporary Catalan art and its historical context.