EscaldesEngordanyExhibitions

12/01/2010 - 27/02/2010

Exhibition by Virxilio Viéitez - Somnis per encàrrec

12th January to 27th February

Escaldes-Engordany CAEE.

Somnis per encàrrec ("Commissioned Dreams") is a photography exhibition by the renowned Galician artist Virxilio Viéitez (Soutelo de Montes, Pontevedra, 1930-2008), with more than 120 photographs that show the society in Galicia from 1955 to 1965.

They bring memories and feelings in particular the large community that has welcomed Andorra from Galicia since the 30s, especially from the construction of FHASA and various architectural buildings of granite, a tribute to all who came and are now part of mosaic of Andorran society.

The photographs are of great historical value; some of the pictures are included in the book “Un siglo en la vida de España”.

He is considered one of the best Spanish portrait photographers. His work combines modernity, technical purity and social documentation.

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