IVAM - Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno - Centro Julio Gonzalez |
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The Valencian Institute of Modern Art was created to explore and disseminate 20th century art through a comprehensive and attractive programme of activities such as exhibitions, conferences, courses, workshops and publications. Perched on the banks of the River Turia, with its back to the historic centre of Valencia, the IVAM comprises the Julio González Centre, opened in 1989, and the Sala de la Muralla, which was opened in 1991 and is located in the basement of the previous building alongside the remains of the city’s mediaeval fortifications. The IVAM is a building that was opened in 1989 and it is divided into seven galleries intended for both permanent and temporary exhibitions. One of these, with independent access, exhibits the remains of the mediaeval wall of Valencia. The three main galleries are a succession of five halls laid out lineally. There is also a gallery specifically designed for the exhibition of sculptures. And between the temporary displays the IVAM offers the most outstanding modern art of the international panorama. The Collection consists of over 10,000 works which illustrate the fundamental expressions of art in the twentieth century. The IVAM highlights include the iron Cubist/Surrealist sculptures of Julio Gonzalez and a significant body of work by local Modernist painter Ignacio Pinazo. The photography collection includes some impressive works by native son Gabriel Cuallado. IVAM Map |
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