Prado Museum unveils LGBT-themed tour of its permanent collection for World Pride
In celebration of World Pride, the Museo del Prado in Madrid introduced an alternative guided experience titled 'La Mirada del Otro. Scenarios for Difference,' running from June 23 to July 2, 2017. In collaboration with the Comunidad de Madrid, this tour features 30 significant works of art across four routes, emphasizing same-sex relationships and diverse sexual identities in Western art. The journey includes ancient Greco-Roman friendships and Renaissance masters like Leonardo and Caravaggio, showcasing figures such as Saint Sebastian and Rubens' mythological scenes. Curators Carlos Navarro and Álvaro Perdices enhanced traditional labels with additional explanatory panels. Tours and courses will be available until September 10, 2017. Director Miguel Falomir highlighted the museum's dedication to LGTBI culture and varied perspectives.
Key facts
- Museo del Prado launches LGBT-themed tour 'La Mirada del Otro' for World Pride
- World Pride takes place in Madrid from June 23 to July 2, 2017
- Tour features 30 masterpieces from the permanent collection across four itineraries
- Works include pieces by Leonardo, Botticelli, Cellini, Caravaggio, Rubens, Goya, and Rosa Bonheur
- Curators are Carlos Navarro and Álvaro Perdices
- Tour runs until September 10, 2017
- Director Miguel Falomir emphasizes the museum's openness to diverse sensibilities
- Initiative includes explanatory panels, guided tours, courses, and video interventions
Entities
Artists
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Sandro Botticelli
- Benvenuto Cellini
- Caravaggio
- Matteo Bonuccelli
- Jusepe de Ribera
- Juan Sánchez Cotán
- Guido Reni
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Francisco Goya
- Rosa Bonheur
- Federica Lonati
Institutions
- Museo del Prado
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Monte del Pardo
- Torre de la Parada