Espejo y reino / Ornamento y Estado: Alvaro Perdices

A book titled "El Salón de Reinos: Fotografías de Álvaro Perdices" has been published, showcasing a collection of photographs by Álvaro Perdices that capture the remnants of the Salón de Reinos, the former Army Museum in Madrid. The images serve as an archive and visual device that reveal the changes and disruptions over time within this state building and its symbols. The book includes contributions from various authors and is co-published with the CA2M, Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo, Madrid.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Turner Publicaciones, S.L.

This captivating book presents a diverse collection of photographs that embark on a journey through uncharted realms and distant times within the Salón de Reinos,formerly known as the Army Museum in Madrid. The images captured by Álvaro Perdices serve as a rich archive and visual tool, unveiling the hidden corners, vacant spaces, shieldless showcases, reflections of intruders, and festive gatherings that have found solace in the remnants of the old palace of Felipe IV. The approaches taken in this art and archive project delve into the profound ruptures and transformative shifts experienced by this state building and its symbolic representations throughout history. Contributions from Juan Herreros, María Virginia Jaua, María Dolores Jiménez-Blanco, Manolo Laguillo, Álvaro Perdices, and Manuel Segade enrich the narrative, offering insightful perspectives and narratives.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 191 x 280 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788418895470