Museum Jorge Rando facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Museum Jorge Rando |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Contemporary |
| Location | Málaga, Spain |
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| Structural system | Structure-based portal of reinforced concrete |
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| Architect | D. José Antonio González Vargas |
The Museum Jorge Rando is a special art museum in Málaga, Spain. It's the first museum in the city dedicated to Expressionism, an art style. The museum is named after the artist Jorge Rando and shows many of his paintings and sculptures. It also features art from other famous artists who work in the Expressionist style. The museum first opened its doors on May 28, 2015.
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Discovering the Museum
This museum's main goal is to study and share the art of Jorge Rando. It also explores Expressionism, an art movement that began in the late 1800s and is still active today. This movement has given us many important ideas in modern western culture. The museum looks at different kinds of art, like painting, sculpture, architecture, and even film and music.
The museum wants to show the spirit of Jorge Rando's art. Its motto is: "Doors are always open… so that people can go inside and the museum goes outside." This means the museum welcomes everyone. It sees art from a spiritual and humanistic point of view.
You can visit the museum and take a guided tour for free!
Art Exhibitions
Jorge Rando's Art
The museum rooms display Jorge Rando's own art. The art shown changes often, mixing different themes from his work. This allows his art to be seen alongside the works of guest artists.
Special Exhibitions
The museum also hosts temporary shows featuring artists from around the world. These artists are connected to Expressionism or neo-expressionism. For example, in its first year, the museum showed drawings by Käthe Kollwitz. Later, it held the first big exhibition in Spain for the sculptor Ernst Barlach.
The Art Living Room
The museum is known as "The Living Room of Art" (La Sala de Estar del Arte). All year long, it hosts events for different artistic disciplines.
- El color del sonido (The color of the sound) is for music.
- Luces y sombras (Lights and Shadows) is for showing and discussing films. Each film has an introduction and a debate afterward.
- El Gabinet is for literature, theater, and storytelling.
- Arte (Art) is for art discussions, reports, and artist meetings.
- Lo que está pasando (What is going on) is a debate series about different topics. It is organized with the UNESCO chair of Communication from Málaga University.
Visits and Learning
The museum offers guided tours that you don't need to book in advance. There's no minimum number of people needed. These tours are led by Art Historians. They are more like conversations, where visitors can ask questions and share their thoughts. This makes every visit a new discovery and a chance to learn from each other.
You can also arrange special tours for groups with specific needs. The museum has programs to help students learn about Expressionism, neo-expressionism, and contemporary art. These programs include guided tours, art workshops, and discussion meetings.
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The Museum Building
The Museum Jorge Rando is part of the Las Mercedarias monastery in Málaga. It was designed by D. Manuel Rivera Valentín in 1878. The building is considered very important for its artistic style. In the back courtyard of the monastery, there is a large mandarin orange tree. It was planted over 140 years ago by the monastery's founder.
Work to turn part of the monastery into the museum began in 2011. The City Council of Málaga finished the work in Spring 2014. The architect D. José Antonio González Vargas led the project. This old, spiritual place is a perfect home for the strong art of Expressionism.
Museum Spaces
The Museum Jorge Rando mixes old and new designs. It combines the historic courtyard with new parts made of raw concrete and Weathering steel. This blend brings together the quiet spirituality of the monastery with the powerful energy of Expressionist art.
The museum has four exhibition rooms. A special feature is that they are all lit by natural light. Other areas in the museum include a library, an inner yard, and a workshop. The workshop is a place where artists create paintings. A group of artists often use this space. It's a meeting point where artists, historians, and visitors can talk about art and culture.
Administration
The Jorge Rando Foundation manages the museum. This includes running all its activities. They organize exhibitions, art discussions, workshops, and seminars.
See also
In Spanish: Museum Jorge Rando para niños
