Events taking place on August 24, 2023
Events 1–16 of 18
- Literature
- Iowa City
Brenda Navarro at the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa
Mexican-Spanish author Brenda Navarro joins The International Writing Program at the University of Iowa for the 2023 edition of it annual residency.
Aug 19 – Nov 30, 2023
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
now- 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
now- 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
now- 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