Comillas University Launches Art and Transcendence Chair with Gaudí Centenary Conference
A significant event titled 'Architecture of the Sacred in the Centenary of Gaudí's Death' is scheduled for June 17-18, 2026, at the Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. This conference will inaugurate the new Interdisciplinary Chair of Art and Transcendence, led by Prof. Dr. Bert Daelemans SJ and Prof. Dra. Milagros García Vázquez. Attendees can look forward to discussions that explore the intersections of art, modern thought, and spirituality influenced by Antoni Gaudí, alongside various cultural activities, including an exhibition visit. Registration is required for the limited-space afternoon sessions, which include a Trencadís workshop.
Key facts
- Conference dates: June 17-18, 2026
- Location: Aula Magna, Alberto Aguilera, 23, Madrid
- Event title: 'Arquitectura de lo sagrado en el centenario de la muerte de Gaudí'
- Launches the Cátedra Interdisciplinar de Arte y Transcendencia at Universidad Pontificia Comillas
- Chaired by Prof. Dr. Bert Daelemans SJ and Prof. Dra. Milagros García Vázquez
- Free admission, but registration required for limited-capacity activities on June 18 afternoon
- Includes Trencadís workshop (20 spots total) and visit to Eduardo Chillida exhibition (15 spots)
- Focuses on dialogue between art, contemporary thought, and spirituality through Gaudí's legacy
Entities
Artists
- Antoni Gaudí
- Eduardo Chillida
Institutions
- Universidad Pontificia Comillas
- Cátedra Interdisciplinar de Arte y Transcendencia
- Revista de Arte - Logopress
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain