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13th March 2023 FERNANDO BOTERO’S EXHIBITION ‘SENSUALITY AND MELANCHOLY’ AT FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA UNTIL THE 3RD OF SEPTEMBER!
Sensuality and Melancholy, consists of 45 works and takes visitors on a journey through Botero’s artistic oeuvre dating back to his very first creations in the 1960s. Displayed from March 10th to September 3rd at Fundacion Bancaja, the exhibition has been curated by María Oropesa and its presentation was attended by the president of Fundacion […]
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shopping 
22nd February 2023 ‘ATYPICAL VALENCIA’ FOR ATYPICAL PEOPLE – QUALITY SOUVENIRS BY LOCAL ARTISTS!
‘Atypical Valencia’ is a brand set up in 2013, created by Valencian designers who illustrate the city’s culture and tradition. There are two shops: one in the Historic Centre of Valencia and one in Mercat Central. Their idea is to take the tacky away from souvenirs, providing locals and tourists alike with colourful and unique […]
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Art 
18th February 2023 IVAM CELEBRATES ITS 34TH ANNIVERSARY THIS SATURDAY WITH FREE ADMISSION ON FEBRUARY 18TH!
The public who come to the museum will receive a tote bag as a gift. The Institut València d’Art Modern (IVAM) celebrates its 34th anniversary this Saturday with free admission throughout the day, as well as the gift of a multi-purpose fabric tote bag for the first 500 visitors. On 18 February 1989, the IVAM […]
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Art 
5th February 2023 ART FOR THE SOUL: THE WORKS OF SCULPTOR JAUME PLENSA AT ‘FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA’ UNTIL MARCH 19th!
“I invite you to imagine silence. The poet is the soul of a society.” Fundación Bancaja in Plaza de Tetuán is currently displaying the works of Spanish artist, Jaume Plensa. As a renowned sculptor in international contemporary art, Plensa is known for his depictions of the human face. The exhibition includes 100 pieces dating from […]
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Art 
4th February 2023 CRISIS PASSES, ART IS FOREVER…THE LASTING IMPACT OF JOAN GENOVÉS AT ‘FUNDACIÓN BANCAJA’ UNTIL APRIL 16th!
Trained at the School of Fine Arts in Valencia, Joan Genovés is a Spanish painter with a timeless artistic discourse. Concerned with the need to renew Spanish art and the role of the artist in society, Genovés was committed to democratic ideals. His work tied into social and political thought as well as contemporary art […]
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shopping 
31st January 2023 SHOPPING AT ‘AFRIC ART’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT SHOPPING AT ‘AFRIC ART’? AFRIC ART: In AFRIC ART we have singular objects on display from all corners of the world. What defines us is that they are original products. We get them directly from the source so you will find unique products & wares, from faraway […]
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Art 
24th January 2023 NEW ART EXHIBTION AT ‘UBIK CAFÉ’ BY JON LANGFORD OF ‘THE MEKONS’
24/7 VALENCIA: Could you please tell us about your current Art Exhibition at Ubik Café? JON LANGFORD OF THE MEKONS: I had a show at ‘La Batisfera’ in the summer while ‘The Mekons’ were over making an album and that went really well – there was even an acoustic Mekons show – our first gig […]
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Art 
18th January 2023 BLANCO ANYÓ EXHIBITION “LUZ Y MATERIA” AT ‘LA TRINI’
‘La Trini’ is an exhibition space for contemporary art located within the complex of the ‘Real Monasterio de la Santísima Trinidad’ in Valencia. The exhibition “Light and Matter” by the Valencian artist Blanco Anyó is being shown until February 3rd . Blanco Anyó was trained at Escuela de Artes Aplicadas y Oficios Artísticos de Valencia, […]
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Places 
1st January 2023 THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA ( RESTAURANTS, CHILL OUT, CLUBS, MUSEUMS)
Founded by the Romans in the year 138 BC, under Visigoth control in 476 AD, and rebuilt under Moorish rule in 714 AD; Valencia has an incredibly long and tumultuous history. There are few places where this history is more visible than in the Barrio del Carmen, located in the historic centre of Valencia. The […]
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Art 
15th December 2022 OLIVER JOHNSON AND KEKE VILABELDA AWARDED PRIZES AT THE 3RD Mª ISABEL COMENGE BIENNIAL!
The winners will receive 15,000 euros and 7,000 euros in prize money and their works will form part of the Juan José Castellano Comenge Foundation whose museum is underway. The exhibition at the ‘Atarazanas’ of Valencia (by the port) will remain on display until 19 February next year. Oliver Johnson with the work Gross Nussknacker, […]
