LIFESTYLES

Sacred Places

AltamiraAltamira

Altamira

Shrine of prehistoric art: a transcendental and symbolic space.

Sinagoga del TránsitoSinagoga del Tránsito

The Transit Synagogue

A place of faith and prayer, reflecting the tradition and culture of the Sephardic.

Espacios para La EternidadSpanish Exhibits

Spaces for Eternity

Places of silence, havens of peace … neither a lord, or a slave.

Espacios Privados de OraciónSpanish Exhibits

Private Places of Prayer

Moments of prayer and meditation … a corner for faith in the privacy of the home.


Religious festivals

BelenesBelenes

Cribs

Christmas tradition which recreates the Birth of Jesus.

Semana SantaSemana Santa

Easter Week

A Link to Art and Religion … the streets are turned into a display of rich imagery.

CarnavalCarnaval

Carnival

A popular festival which mixes the sacred and the profane … days of social criticism, music and parodies.


Beliefs and superstitions

Devoción CotidianaDevoción Cotidiana

Daily devotion

Oil paintings and prints, pews and altars, objects of devotion … an invitation to prayer.

RelicariosRelicarios

Shrines

These cases and boxes contain the remains of saints for veneration by the faithful.

Sagrado y ProfanoSagrado y Profano

Sacred and Profane

The fine line between the profane and the sacred, is a function of man's desire.

AmuletosAmuletos

Amulets

Curious objects of a protective nature to ward off danger and evil.

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