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The work of Swedish photographer Christer Strömholm (1918-2002) features in this extensive retrospective that can be seen at the Mapfre Foundation's Sala Recoletos from 2 February to 5 May 2024.
Strömholm captured his surroundings in black and white images that showcased his integrity, his discreet humour and an absolutely personal aesthetic. With his unmistakable sensitivity to human suffering, based on his personal experience, he took photography in a new direction.
The exhibition consists of one hundred and fifty photographs, almost all of which are vintage prints and old exhibition prints, with additional archive material. The exhibition covers all the key moments in his extraordinary work, from his participation in the German "Fotoform" group in the early 1950s to the assemblages of objects that had been found in his final period, as well as his many travels around the world, his street photography and his portraits of artists.
Image Credit:
Christer Strömholm, Petit CHR, Pigalle, Paris, 1955 © Christer Strömholm Estate
Docking Stations:
- Biblioteca Nacional (Paseo de Recoletos, 20)
- Plaza de las Salesas, 7
General Entrance Fee: € 5
Reduced Entrance Fee: € 3
Free Entrance: Mondays, 2pm - 8pm
See other prices on the official website
Mondays (except Public Hols): 2pm - 8pm
Tues to Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun and Public Hols: 11am - 7pm
A must on anyone's cultural checklist, this exhibition hall is located along the well-known Art Walk.
These are some of the most outstanding art galleries in the city.
The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass.
An observation deck at 92 metres.
Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs.
