CaixaForum Madrid Hosts Cultural Program on Assyrian King Ashurbanipal and Mesopotamian Legacy

CaixaForum Madrid is organizing a series of cultural activities focused on Ashurbanipal, the final significant ruler of the Assyrian Empire, and the enduring impact of Mesopotamian civilization. The program, curated by Spanish architect and scholar Pedro Azara, features six sessions from April to September 2026, each exploring different aspects of Assyrian history, art, and its rediscovery by Western scholars in the 19th century. Speakers include international experts such as Paul Collins from the British Museum, Armando Bramanti, Agnès García Ventura, Maria Grazia Masetti Rouault, and Marc Marín Webb. Tickets cost 6 euros per session and are available through the CaixaForum Madrid website. The initiative examines how ancient Assyrian culture has influenced Western art and contemporary understanding of historical narratives.