José María Velasco: A View of Mexico
About
José María Velasco: A View of Mexico is the first UK exhibition of Mexico’s much-loved artist, José María Velasco, and the first ever dedicated to a historical Latin American artist at the National Gallery. Working in Mexico during the 19th century, Velasco was a man of many interests. He was fascinated by advances in geology, the archaeology of his home country, the study of local flora and the increasing presence of industrialisation.
Join exhibition curator Daniel Sobrino Ralston as he introduces the artist and his sweeping landscapes of the Valley of Mexico, the home of modern-day Mexico City. These impressive panoramic views of the valley reveal allusions to Mexico's historic past and its rapidly modernising present.
This session will be delivered in spoken English with British Sign Language interpretation.
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Dr Daniel Sobrino Ralston is the CEEH Associate Curator of Spanish Paintings at the National Gallery. He has published and lectured widely on Spanish art from the 17th to the 19th centuries, contributing to several recent exhibitions at the National Gallery, including 'After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art' (2023) and 'Saint Francis of Assisi' (2023).
Supported by
Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE
Curator’s introduction
José María Velasco: A View of Mexico
Free
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event will take place in the Pigott Theatre, located in the Sainsbury Wing.