Events starting in October 2023
Events 1–16 of 21
- Urban Culture
- New York
Joined an Avalanche, Never to be Alone Again by Carlos Irijalba
This newly commissioned public artwork by Spanish artist Carlos Irijalba is a three-part installation examining how humans have accelerated a global environmental crisis, and makes visible how New York City is building resiliency into its survival.
Oct 4 – Nov 15, 2023
- Visual arts
- New York
Picasso in Fontainebleau
The Museum of Modern Art in New York presents an exhibition on the Spanish painter Picasso that explores the artist’s paintings made during the summer of 1921 in Fontainebleau.
Oct 4 – Feb 17, 2024
- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Honoring Pau Casals: A cello recital with Alejandro Gómez
Spanish cellist Alejandro Gómez, ex-aequo winner of the AENA Special Prize at the 2022 Pau Casals International Award, offers a piano-cello recital at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pau Casals’ death.
Oct 4, 2023
- Film
- Washington, D.C.
Spanish Cinema Day 2023: Embrujo
On the occasion of “Spanish Film Day,” the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. screens the classic film “Embrujo” by Spanish director Carlos Serrano de Osma.
Oct 5, 2023
- Visual arts
- Buffalo
Garden for Drowning Descendant by Eva Davidova
Eva Davidova’s interactive, mixed reality work “Garden for Drowning Descendant” is part of the exhibition “Tomorrows: Artists Address Our Uncertain Future” at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center.
Oct 6 – Nov 12, 2023
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
C’est la vie? Raising Awareness on Capital Punishment through Art
On the occasion of the World Day Against the Death Penalty on October 10th, different Member States of the EU Delegation are featuring reproductions of works of art created by prisoners on death row outside their embassies in Washington DC.
Oct 10 – Nov 10, 2023
- Kids
- Washington, D.C.
Picasso at GALA Hispanic Theater
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s passing and as part of their kids program “GALita,” the GALA Hispanic Theater presents the play “Picasso” inspired by the Spanish painter’s life.
Oct 14 – Oct 21, 2023
- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Juan Gómez Bárcena in Washington, DC
Spanish writer Juan Gómez Bárcena will participate in several activities in the DMV area as part of his residency at George Mason University.
Oct 14 – Oct 28, 2023
- Visual arts
- Los Angeles
Billow I & III by Daniel Canogar at Interreality
“Interreality” an expansive art exhibition bridging the traditional and digital art worlds through the presentation of works by 35 international artists that span the physical-to-digital spectrum, features two works by Spanish artist Daniel Canogar.
Oct 14 – Nov 25, 2023
- Music
- New York
Spanish Young Music Talents: Lore Amenábar at NYU
As part of the “Spanish Young Music Talents” program, Spanish accordionist Lore Amenazar visits New York in a new collaboration with New York University.
Oct 16 – Oct 21, 2023
- Design
- Washington, D.C.
Polis: lessons from the European Prize for Urban Public Space
The exhibit presents Spanish architects drawn from the European Prize for Urban Public Space, which reflects on globally shared challenges and offers solutions that contribute to more democratic cities.
Oct 19 – Nov 19, 2023
- Visual arts
- New York
Global Mode > by Eva Davidova
Eva Davidova’s interactive installation weaves ancient myths and modern issues, inviting visitors to influence stories via their own body movement, thereby fostering reflection on interdependence in an era of ecological challenges.
Oct 19 – Feb 11, 2024
- Visual arts
- Nashville
Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500-1800
This exhibition at the Frist Art Museum features highlights from LACMA’s collection –including textiles, paintings and decorative arts– offering a lucid alternative to traditional interpretations of art from the so-called New World.
Oct 20 – Jan 28, 2024
- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Fall Open Doors 2023
The Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain in Washington, D.C. opens its doors one more year to share the current exhibitions on show at the Beaux-Arts mansion.
Oct 20 – Nov 12, 2023
- Kids
- Washington, D.C.
Kids Euro Fest 2023
As part of the 2023 edition of “Kids Euro Fest,” Spain will be present at the Family Day as well as offering a free performance of the play “Picasso” at GALA Hispanic Theater.
Oct 21 – Oct 22, 2023
- Literature
- Chicago
Juan Gómez Bárcena in Chicago
Spanish writer Juan Gómez Bárcena visits Chicago as part of his U.S. tour to present his book “Not event the dead” in conversation with the translator and publisher.
Oct 21, 2023