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Lecture Series 'Paralelos y Meridianos' at Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

institutional · 2026-04-27

The Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao is hosting a lecture series titled 'Paralelos y Meridianos', running from May 5 to June 2, 2026. The five sessions delve into the Iberdrola Collection, exploring its corporate identity, the role of women artists, spatial and architectural themes, international scope, and ties to the Basque context. Speakers include Rafael Orbegozo (Iberdrola Collection), Patricia Mayayo (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid), Arantzazu Luzarraga (EHU), Jesús Carrillo (Ministry of Culture), and Javier González de Durana. Admission is free for museum friends and eligible students; general public pays €4 per session.

Key facts

  • Lecture series 'Paralelos y Meridianos' at Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao.
  • Runs from May 5 to June 2, 2026, with five sessions at 18:30.
  • Accompanies the exhibition 'Paralelos y Meridianos'.
  • Focuses on the Iberdrola Collection as a corporate collection.
  • Speakers: Rafael Orbegozo, Patricia Mayayo, Arantzazu Luzarraga, Jesús Carrillo, Javier González de Durana.
  • Topics include women artists, space/light/nature/architecture, international scope, and Basque context.
  • Free for museum friends and students under 25 (Fine Arts, Architecture, Design, Art History, History, Philosophy).
  • General public: €4 per session.

Entities

Institutions

  • Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
  • Colección Iberdrola
  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • Escuela Superior de Arquitectura de la EHU
  • Ministerio de Cultura

Locations

  • Bilbao
  • Spain

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