Since that Andy Warhol exhibition, I have kept an eye on the events happening in Caixa Forum.
A new exciting event has started in June. This time about Egypt’s pharaohs. Those rulers of Ancient Egypt reigned approximately between 3100 and 30 before Christ. They left their marks so that even Roman and Greek rulers presented themselves as Pharaohs too.
About the exhibition
This exhibition features objects from the British Museum. It explores the ideals, symbolism and ideology of the Pharaohs and the realities of life in the Nile Valley. The exhibition is small but the objects displayed are very well conserved and really beautiful. The explanations are clear and educational.
I had a great time at the exhibition admiring jewels, statuettes, and all objects in blue, like the pharaoh and the miniature vase in the photos. I wondered about the technology behind this bright blue colour they used. It is still so vivid.
Nits d’Estiu, Caixa Forum’s summer nights program
The exhibition will run until September 16th. The bonus? When we came to Caixa Forum on August 15th, the “Nits d’Estiu” was on.
Nits d’Estiu is a Caixa Forum program specially for the summer. Every Wednesday, they organise concerts, movies or other activities.
That day, we could listen to a classical music band and a Brazilian singer on the terrace.
Caixa Forum, Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, 08038 Barcelona
The general entrance is 4 euros. Caixa’s customers enter for free.