In 2025, the Prado Museum is preparing to surprise art lovers with a series of monographic exhibitions that pay tribute to some of its most emblematic artists. During the first half of the year, the museum will focus on two key figures of the Renaissance: El Greco and Veronese. These exhibitions not only celebrate the work of these geniuses, but also illustrate the Prado’s commitment to keeping alive the memory of the great masters of art history.
From the second half of the year, the focus will shift to Anton Rafael Mengs, a prominent neoclassical painter whose work has left a significant mark on the artistic landscape. In addition to these exhibitions, the Prado proposes an innovative exhibition titled “So far, so close. Guadalupe from Mexico in Spain,” which will explore the deep influence of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the art on both sides of the Atlantic. This proposal highlights the cultural exchange that has historically existed between Spain and America.
Contemporary sculpture will also have its space in the museum with an exhibition dedicated to Juan Muñoz, a renowned sculptor who has found inspiration in the greats of the past, such as Velázquez and Goya. This focus on sculpture will be complemented by the incorporation of new acquisitions of polychrome sculptures and a relocation of neoclassical works in the Cloister of the Jerónimos, allowing the public to enjoy a more comprehensive experience.
As part of its mission to research and raise visibility of the role of women in art history, the Prado Museum will launch the third edition of the “Prado in Feminine” itinerary. This tour will focus on the contributions of outstanding female art promoters of the 18th century, who played a crucial role in the development of the museum’s collections.
In addition, the Museum’s Study Center has scheduled various activities, including the conference series “Spanish Intellectuals and the Prado Museum,” which will address the importance of the museum in the fight for women’s civil rights in Spain and its connection with European cultural production. Among the most prominent events is the third edition of the International Writers’ Residence “Writing the Prado,” which will feature the participation of renowned British writer Helen Oyeyemi and acclaimed French author Mathias Énard. The Pérez-Llorca Conference is also expected, led by British historian Robert Lane Fox, as well as the direction of the Prado Chair by Astrid Schmidt-Bukhardt, a specialist in art history.
With this ambitious program, the Prado Museum reaffirms its position as one of the main cultural references in Spain and internationally, continuing its legacy as the guardian of art history.
via: MiMub in Spanish