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Instituto Cervantes New Delhi Launches India-Spain Illustration Series

exhibition · 2026-06-10

Instituto Cervantes New Delhi has inaugurated 'Las Paredes Hablan' (Walls Can Talk), an illustration project that transforms its entrance corridor into a rotating gallery. The initiative is part of the India-Spain Dual Year celebrations and will feature Indian and Spanish illustrators throughout 2026. The first artist is Prateek Draik from Shimla, whose work depicts Granada and Las Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Each artist creates original works inspired by the other country's culture, landscapes, and daily life.

Key facts

  • Project is called 'Las Paredes Hablan' (Walls Can Talk)
  • Hosted by Instituto Cervantes New Delhi
  • Part of India-Spain Dual Year celebrations
  • Runs throughout 2026
  • First featured artist is Prateek Draik from Shimla
  • Draik's work focuses on Granada and Las Alpujarras in Sierra Nevada
  • Project turns the entrance corridor into a continuously evolving gallery
  • Inspired by Spanish expression 'Las paredes hablan'

Entities

Artists

  • Prateek Draik

Institutions

  • Instituto Cervantes New Delhi

Locations

  • New Delhi
  • India
  • Spain
  • Shimla
  • Granada
  • Las Alpujarras
  • Sierra Nevada mountains

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