Desde la Catedral, Malaga 2019, Photographies by Joaquín Bérchez
10/12/2019.
Exhbition [Malaga] Spain 12.12.2019
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On Thursday, December 12, the exhibition will be opened "From the Cathedral, Malaga 2019" in the Exhibition Hall of the University of Malaga, through the photography of Joaquín Bérchez, photographer and architectural historian.
Below, you can see 11 of the 28 images that make up the exhibition in sizes of 130 x 100 and others slightly smaller. The exhibition is accompanied by a large catalog of 40 cm high by 30 wide, with more than 50 photographs taken by this great photographer.
Below, you can see 11 of the 28 images that make up the exhibition in sizes of 130 x 100 and others slightly smaller. The exhibition is accompanied by a large catalog of 40 cm high by 30 wide, with more than 50 photographs taken by this great photographer.
Mástiles y redes. From the ledge at the foot of the cathedral, by Joaquín Bérchez
Eco cilíndrico. Cubes and southern surroundings of the cathedral at sunset, by Joaquín Bérchez
Ensoñación de Piranesi. Detail of the last body of the facade to the Plaza del Obispo, by Joaquín Bérchez
Exhalación bíblica. Presbytery and tabernacle. To Juan Antonio Ramírez in Malaga in the 1980s, by Joaquín Bérchez
.- La lumbre crepita. Southern Girola at dawn, by Joaquín Bérchez
Narciso juega al ajedrez. Head of the cathedral early in the morning, by Joaquín Bérchez
Firmamento repujado. Abovement of the three ships and girola, by Joaquín Bérchez
Legendaria herencia. Edicules of the lower cover of the southern front of the cathedral, by Joaquín Bérchez
Corral de comedias sacro. Apartments, patio and stage in the Plaza del Obispo, by Joaquín Bérchez
¡Bendita ausencia! The "Manquita" crossing the front of the octagonal drum of the north tower, by Joaquín Bérchez
Stella Malacitana. The cathedral early in the morning from the top of the Naval Command of Malaga (January 23, 2019), by Joaquín Bérchez
Not all news is bad regarding Spanish heritage. Malaga Cathedral is been a point of attention last years since recovery, restoration and renovation projects were undertaken, such as the project to improve access to its roof, which includes the ascent route, improving the safety and lighting conditions.
A recent exhibition told the story of this cathedral developed over more than four centuries, and still unfinished, which jeopardizes its stability.
With the exhibition, which opens next Thursday, "FROM THE CATHEDRAL, Málaga 2019", an updated tour is made thanks to the exceptional photographs of Joaquín Bérchez from whom we have already presented his works on the Granada Cathedral and Museo del Prado.
Joaquín Bérchez presents a renewed vision of the Malaga cathedral. The taking of the images from high points, oblivious to the common visitor of the cathedral, lifts us to the shoulders of giants, walking through the majestic main chapel, or being able to admire the vaults that, as the curator, Carmen González-Román, comments, seem to be " lit by the lights of the early hours of the morning. "
The attentive vision of Bérchez, allows us to rediscover and visit capitals and astragalus, triangular pediments and vaults, confusing granite and marble bubbles, as Jorge Luis Borges would say, "thus it is possible for us to ascend from the blind and black region of interwoven labyrinths, to the resplendent city." His photographs allow us to discover unknown forms or pay attention to the supporting structure of this classic architecture of our first Renaissance.
A recent exhibition told the story of this cathedral developed over more than four centuries, and still unfinished, which jeopardizes its stability.
With the exhibition, which opens next Thursday, "FROM THE CATHEDRAL, Málaga 2019", an updated tour is made thanks to the exceptional photographs of Joaquín Bérchez from whom we have already presented his works on the Granada Cathedral and Museo del Prado.
Joaquín Bérchez presents a renewed vision of the Malaga cathedral. The taking of the images from high points, oblivious to the common visitor of the cathedral, lifts us to the shoulders of giants, walking through the majestic main chapel, or being able to admire the vaults that, as the curator, Carmen González-Román, comments, seem to be " lit by the lights of the early hours of the morning. "
The attentive vision of Bérchez, allows us to rediscover and visit capitals and astragalus, triangular pediments and vaults, confusing granite and marble bubbles, as Jorge Luis Borges would say, "thus it is possible for us to ascend from the blind and black region of interwoven labyrinths, to the resplendent city." His photographs allow us to discover unknown forms or pay attention to the supporting structure of this classic architecture of our first Renaissance.
We are surprised at its marine scenarios, the multiple architectural intricacies of the exterior factory, full of legendary columns, fragile rhinestones, folds and architectural requirements. And we wake up from our immediate present an emotional turbulence couple to that expressed by the baroque lyric or the verses of our contemporary poets. A sharp (im) pertinent look that invites us to notice the unforeseen, including that inexhaustible fascination for the unfinished that is transfigured into dream ruins.
Carmen González-Román, curator.
This exhibition will be open until the end of February, and it will certainly not disappoint the visitor.
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Author
Curator
Carmen González-Román.
Dates
From December 12, 2019 to February 29, 2020. Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. at 9:00 p.m. (Closed Sundays and holidays).
Venue/ Adress
EXHIBITION ROOM OF THE RECTORATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MÁLAGA. Av. Cervantes, 2. Malaga, Spain.
Video editing
Juan Peiró.
Catalog design
Agustín Linares.
Joaquín Bérchez Gómez
Joaquín Bérchez Gómez, born in Montilla (Cordoba, Spain) in 1950, Bérchez is member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos and Full University Professor of History of Art in the University of Valencia, the city where he lives and works, combining the teaching job with his passion for photography and architecture. Joaquín Bérchez has transformed the photographs of the Valencian landscape in another tool for contemplation and for reflecting about territory.
The show gathers panoramic views from Ademuz to La Albufera, the views of the inlands and the coastline, showing accurately the vines, orange trees, palm trees, olive trees, paddy fields...which occur through a juxtaposition of ancient and modern, in an antrophized territory, shaped by human activity. From a vine to the remains of a Roman aqueduct or the still waters of the Mediterranean, the represented Valencian landscape acquires new perspectives in the eyes of Joaquín Bérchez. The professor delight us with pictures of our geography, of our landscape. Another excuse for remembering the recognition and the sentiment towards our territory and towards the landscape and heritage values that it has. The exhibition “Miscelànea Geogràfica” reflects the will and commitment of the University of Valencia to be present in the territoriy, in the local society. Its design and thematic responds to formal and conceptual objectives, in which dissemination through its travelling nature, and reflection through original aspects from the Valencian landscape and from a particular view of the author gain importance.
The show gathers panoramic views from Ademuz to La Albufera, the views of the inlands and the coastline, showing accurately the vines, orange trees, palm trees, olive trees, paddy fields...which occur through a juxtaposition of ancient and modern, in an antrophized territory, shaped by human activity. From a vine to the remains of a Roman aqueduct or the still waters of the Mediterranean, the represented Valencian landscape acquires new perspectives in the eyes of Joaquín Bérchez. The professor delight us with pictures of our geography, of our landscape. Another excuse for remembering the recognition and the sentiment towards our territory and towards the landscape and heritage values that it has. The exhibition “Miscelànea Geogràfica” reflects the will and commitment of the University of Valencia to be present in the territoriy, in the local society. Its design and thematic responds to formal and conceptual objectives, in which dissemination through its travelling nature, and reflection through original aspects from the Valencian landscape and from a particular view of the author gain importance.
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