On October 23, the Artalroc in Escaldes-Engordany opens a new exhibition entitled “Japan, the footprint of water”. The 190 photographs that will be on display, most of them hand-colored, belong to the Guimet National Museum of Asian Art in Paris.
“Japan, the footprint of water” is a representative exhibition of Japan during the second half of the nineteenth century. The public will see works by Japanese and also Western photographers at a time when it was not so easy to enter the country and move with often heavy and imposing material.
The space of the Artalroc is divided into 5 atmospheres: waterfalls, rivers, lakes, coastlines and disasters. Water is shown in all its richness and strength. A dozen traditional prints (ukiyo-e) complete the exhibition which will be open until January 13, 2019.
Various complementary activities have been scheduled:
Saturday 17 November at 5 pm:
“Photography: digital coloring and screen printing”.
Workshop for young people from 16 years and adults, led by Karen Figueiredo and Filipe Baldaia.
Saturday, November 24 at 12 o’clock:
“Beings of water. Origami for children “.
Workshop for children from 6 to 12 years old, led by Alba Valletbó.
Tuesday, December 4 at 8:30 pm:
“Sake. In search of the ideal water.
Discussion and tasting hosted by Antoni Campins.
Tuesday, December 11 at 8:30 pm:
“Engravings and photographs of nineteenth-century Japan: technique and aesthetics”. Discussion moderated by Àlex Tena.
All activities are free and take place at Artalroc. Register by phone on 828 704.
