Cultural Weekend Picks: Glenda León Exhibition in Bilbao and Rodolfo Valentino Centenary
The Spanish news outlet elDiario.es has published a cultural agenda for the weekend of August 22-23, 2020, offering a selection of activities across Spain, including exhibitions, books, songs, and film premieres. Among the highlights is the centenary of the death of Rodolfo Valentino, the iconic silent film star, which falls on Sunday, August 23. The article notes that his death caused a global sensation and suggests ways to engage with his legacy, such as watching his films 'Blood And Sand' or 'El hijo del Caíd' on Archive.org or YouTube, viewing footage of his funeral, or reading his poetry collection 'Day Dreams'. Additionally, the Azkuna Zentroa - Alhóndiga Bilbao is inaugurating an exhibition titled 'Un árbol cae en el bosque' (A Tree Falls in the Forest) by Cuban artist Glenda León. The exhibition features five performers dressed in attire associated with the principal... (the original text cuts off). The agenda also includes plans in La Rioja, Soria, Madrid, Lugo, and Plasencia, and is part of elDiario.es's culture newsletter, which readers can subscribe to for full and early access.
Key facts
- elDiario.es published a cultural agenda for the weekend of August 22-23, 2020.
- The agenda includes activities in Bilbao, La Rioja, Soria, Madrid, Lugo, and Plasencia.
- Sunday, August 23, 2020 marks the centenary of Rodolfo Valentino's death.
- Valentino was the first great romantic myth of silent cinema.
- His films 'Blood And Sand' and 'El hijo del Caíd' are available on Archive.org and YouTube.
- His poetry book 'Day Dreams' is mentioned.
- Azkuna Zentroa - Alhóndiga Bilbao inaugurates 'Un árbol cae en el bosque' by Glenda León.
- The exhibition features five performers with attire associated with the principal... (incomplete).
Entities
Artists
- Rodolfo Valentino
- Glenda León
Institutions
- elDiario.es
- Azkuna Zentroa - Alhóndiga Bilbao
- Archive.org
Locations
- Bilbao
- Spain
- La Rioja
- Soria
- Madrid
- Lugo
- Plasencia