From masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez to dazzling objects from Latin America, explore the art and culture of the Hispanic world in this landmark exhibition.
• This exhibition will be open until 9pm on Friday evenings. • Download our large print guide.
Discover the rich story of Spanish and Hispanic art and culture from the ancient world to the early 20th century through over 150 fascinating works: from masterpieces by El Greco, Zurbarán, Velázquez and Goya to sculptures, paintings, silk textiles, ceramics, lustreware, silverwork, precious jewellery, maps, drawings, illuminated manuscripts and stunning decorative lacquerware from Latin America.
The exhibition features the famous World Map of 1526 by Giovanni Vespucci, and culminates with Sorolla’s colourful, large-scale study for his monumental series of 14 paintings, Vision of Spain.
Founded in New York in 1904, the Hispanic Society Museum & Library is home to the most extensive collection of Spanish art outside of Spain. Presented for the first time in the UK, it will offer visitors a chance to trace the great diversity of cultures and religions – from Celtic to Islamic, Jewish and Christian – that have shaped and enriched what we today understand as Spanish culture.
Supported by The Magic Trust, Crankstart Foundation and Ömer Koç, with additional support from the Embassy of Spain, London, and the Dr Lee MacCormick Edwards Charitable Foundation.
Our Friends preview days take place 18-19 January, 10am–6pm, and 20 January, 10am–9pm.
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Tues–Sun: 10am–6pm
Fri: 10am–9pm
Tickets £22-24.50 (including donation). Concessions available. Become a Friend of the RA and see all our exhibitions for free.
Main Galleries, Burlington House, Royal Academy of Arts
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Francisco de Goya, The Duchess of Alba, 1797.
Diego Velázquez, Portrait of a Girl, c. 1638-42.
Unknown artist, Map of Tequaltiche, 1584.
Unknown artist, Alhambra Silk, c. 1400.
Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa, Girls of Burriana (Falleras), 1910-11.
Joaquín Sorolla, Vision of Spain (sketch) (detail), 1912-1913.
Attributed to Manuel Chili, called Caspicara, The Four Fates of Man: Death, Soul in Hell, Soul in Purgatory, Soul in Heaven, c. 1775.
Unknown artist, Plate, c. 1500-15.
Explore the exhibition and take a journey through 4,000 years of art-making across Spain and Latin America, guided by RA curator Adrian Locke and Director of the Hispanic Society Museum and Library, Guillaume Kientz.
Take a look behind the scenes of Spain and the Hispanic World and watch our team unpack and install eighteenth century treasures in our Main Galleries as they prepare for the opening of the exhibition.
From Francisco de Goya and Diego Velázquez to Andrea de Mena and José Agustín Arrieta, learn more about ten of the artists featured in Spain and the Hispanic World.