Sacred Places
Altamira
Shrine of prehistoric art: a transcendental and symbolic space.
The Transit Synagogue
A place of faith and prayer, reflecting the tradition and culture of the Sephardic.
Spaces for Eternity
Places of silence, havens of peace … neither a lord, or a slave.
Private Places of Prayer
Moments of prayer and meditation … a corner for faith in the privacy of the home.
Religious festivals
Cribs
Christmas tradition which recreates the Birth of Jesus.
Easter Week
A Link to Art and Religion … the streets are turned into a display of rich imagery.
Carnival
A popular festival which mixes the sacred and the profane … days of social criticism, music and parodies.
Beliefs and superstitions
Daily devotion
Oil paintings and prints, pews and altars, objects of devotion … an invitation to prayer.
Shrines
These cases and boxes contain the remains of saints for veneration by the faithful.
Sacred and Profane
The fine line between the profane and the sacred, is a function of man's desire.
Amulets
Curious objects of a protective nature to ward off danger and evil.