Events on October 25, 2017

Multiple activities will mark the 75th anniversary of the death of Spanish poet Miguel Hernández – “Hernandian Days” at La Nacional, followed by a concert by Lux Aeterna presenting their new album, “Memories of a poet.”

This major exhibition explores Pablo Picasso’s life-long fascination with African and Oceanic art, as well as works from the Americas, uniting his paintings and sculpture with art that fueled his own creative exploration.

Dali & Schiaparelli, presented in collaboration by The Dali Museum and Schiaparelli Paris, is the first exhibition dedicated to the creative relationship and works of Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dali.

Plácido Domingo takes on the title role in the Los Angeles Opera production of “Nabucco” composed by Giussepe Verdi.

In addition to a variety of films from Spain, the 53rd edition of the Chicago International Film Festival includes Spanish actress and filmmaker Leticia Dolera in the jury for its International Feature Film Competition.

Showcasing international tales of courage, hope, and determination, this careful selection of documentary and dramatic films will captivate you with stories of immigrants and refugees struggling to find a place to call home.

Typography’s value has risen in all artistic fields thanks to the works of graphic designers. This exhibition aims to show, via some of the best studios, that this conversation is especially alive in contemporary Spanish graphic design.

This new artist-in-residence program explores themes related to artistic and cultural heritage from a creative and multidisciplinary perspective.

The Morgan Library & Museum celebrates the acquisition of the complete Thaw drawings collection with an exhibition of over 150 masterworks, including drawings by Spanish artists Goya and Picasso.

This audiovisual exhibit unveils the untold stories of Spanish shipwrecks found on US coasts.

“Eat Spain Up!” is a cultural initiative that brings the food and culture of Spain to Washington, D.C. audiences –a journey into Spain and its regions through its foods, culinary traditions and new gastronomic innovation.

A double exhibit on Design & Food by Spanish designer Manuel Estrada will serve as the framework for “Eat Spain Up!,” a month-long program of activities about gastronomy and Spain.

Five international artists come together in a common exhibition where each one has chosen a part of the “Diary of a Newlywed Poet” for his graphical interpretation.

A series of thirteen monumental canvases by Spanish Golden Age Master Francisco de Zurbarán, will come to the United States for the first time in 2017 and 2018.

The Museum of Fine Arts presents a selection of Spanish colonial paintings from the celebrated collection of Carl and Marilynn Thoma.

Architects from Barcelona and Madrid will be showcasing their creative projects in this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial, entitled “Make New History.”