Events taking place on August 17, 2023

Events 1–16 of 18

Compostela Fractal Shell by Manuel Ferreiro Badía
  • Visual arts
  • New York

Compostela Fractal Shell by Manuel Ferreiro Badía

Hunter’s Point South Park hosts until the end of June 2024 “Compostela Fractal Shell,” a new sculpture by Spanish sculptor Manuel Ferreiro Badía.

Jul 8 – Jun 30, 2024

Spain's Presidency of the Council of the EU by democràcia® estudio
  • Sketching the future
  • Washington, D.C.

Spain's Presidency of the Council of the EU by democràcia® estudio

On the occasion of Spain’s Presidency of the EU Council, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC presents a banner with a graphic design to show the union between Spain and the EU, designed by democràcia® estudio.

Jul 1 – Dec 31, 2023

DC.es: Washington Store by Jesús Madriñán
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

DC.es: Washington Store by Jesús Madriñán

Jesús Madriñán is the third guest of DC.es, a project where five Spanish photographers from the Spanish Academy in Rome share their gazes of Washington through their lenses — gazes as personal, singular and unique as the city itself.

Jun 28 – Nov 30, 2023

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds in Cincinnati
  • Visual arts
  • Cincinnati

Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds in Cincinnati

In the context of the “Picasso Celebration 1973-2023,” this exhibition explores Pablo Picasso’s deep engagement with landscape subjects and his expansive approach to this traditional genre.

Jun 23 – Oct 15, 2023

Step Out of Line
  • Visual arts
  • Miami

Step Out of Line

This exhibition, featuring the works of Spanish artists Irene Grau and Carlos Maciá, aims to ignite discussions about social tensions and conflicts prevalent today.

Jun 17 – Aug 17, 2023

Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Los Angeles
  • Performing arts
  • Los Angeles

Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Los Angeles

The Royal Opera of Madrid, Spain’s major performing arts institution, presents “Authentic Flamenco,” a traditional Spanish flamenco show from award-winning dancer and choreographer Amador Rojas.

Jun 15 – Aug 27, 2023

Picasso: A Dialog with the Americas
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Picasso: A Dialog with the Americas

To mark the 50th anniversary of the “Tribute to Picasso” resolution, this exhibition presents a series of works that touch on Picasso, whether in composition, aesthetic, or simply as a tip of the hat.

Jun 6 – Sep 20, 2023

1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions

On the 125th anniversary of the Spanish-American-Cuban-Philippine War, this exhibition of more than 90 artworks examines this pivotal period through the lens of portraiture and visual culture.

Apr 28 – Feb 25, 2024

Dialogues between art and science
  • Science
  • Washington, D.C.

Dialogues between art and science

CNIO Arte presents the exhibition “Dialogues between art and science,” the culmination of the fourth edition of the Spanish National Cancer Research Center’s initiative connecting two fields often regarded as unrelated or even as opposite.

Apr 27 – Sep 21, 2023

Lideresas by Ana Amado
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Lideresas by Ana Amado

“Lideresas” is the new work of Spanish artist Ana Amado that recreates historical photographs of male leaders, displayed at the fence of the Embassy of Spain’s Cultural Office.

Mar 8 – May 31, 2024

Picasso Celebration 1973-2023
  • Visual arts
  • United States

Picasso Celebration 1973-2023

“Picasso Celebration 1973-2023” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of the Spanish artist with exhibitions and events around Europe and the U.S.

Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2023

Not Your Regular Wall: Ode to Dune Plants by Lula Goce
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Not Your Regular Wall: Ode to Dune Plants by Lula Goce

The Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain hosts the fifth edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” with Spanish muralist Lula Goce as a guest of honor for the hall intervention.

Dec 1 – Dec 1, 2023

Not Only What, But Also How
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

Not Only What, But Also How

“Not Only What, But Also How” offers a review of each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals conducted by Spanish artists and organizations that will provide the opportunity to take a closer look at the 2030 Agenda.

Sep 22 – Mar 31, 2024

Spanish Young Music Talentsnow
  • Music
  • United States

Spanish Young Music Talents

“Spanish Young Music Talents” is the music program presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. to promote Spanish young musicians in the U.S.

Jun 9 – Dec 31, 2025

Zero Hunger Mural by Lula Gocenow
  • Urban Culture
  • Washington, D.C.

Zero Hunger Mural by Lula Goce

The non-profit organization Street Art for Mankind (SAM) presents a street mural painted by Spanish artist Lula Goce as part of its “Zero Hunger Murals” initiative.

May 20 – Dec 31, 2025

La mujer del alféizar by Carmen Segovianow
  • Visual arts
  • Washington, D.C.

La mujer del alféizar by Carmen Segovia

Spanish illustrator Carmen Segovia explores the idea of returning to the outside world in this third intervention on the windows of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain in Washington, D.C.

Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2025