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9.8.09

MAMT




Between halls in ancient neighborhoods and remains of gigantic roman structures, you can find and old house that shelters the Museum of Modern Art of Tarragona. There are several rooms dedicated to Julio Antonio's work, one of Tarragona's most important artists. I was amazed with his pieces, his story and journeys that made him define his style, and the things he wanted to represent. He died at only thirty, leaving behind very honest and precious pieces.
One of my most intense moments, while watching the exhibition, was when I stood in front "El Mausoleo Lemonier", this was his last order, a monument for the grave of one of Lemonier's sons, who died when he was eleven years old. The mother is made of bronze, and the son of white marble.
For me as a mother, it was like representing the obscure moment of pain, the question -Why him, and not me?-, the son pale, quiet, nonexistent; but still, there. Beautiful.

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Entre los pasillos de barrios antiguos y restos de grandes estructuras romanas, se encuentra una casa antigua que alberga al Museo de Arte Moderno de Tarragona. Gran parte de las salas se dedican a uno de sus escultores más importantes, Julio Antonio, quedé impresionada con su obra, su vida, sus viajes para definir su estilo y lo que quería reflejar. Murió con tan solo treinta años, dejándonos esculturas preciosas y honestas.
Uno de los momentos más intensos para mi, al ver su obra fue al estar frente a "El Mausoleo Lemonier", este fue su último encargo, y era un monumento funerario que la familia Lemonier pretendía poner en la tumba de uno de sus hijos, que murió a los once años. La figura de la madre es de bronce y la del hijo de mármol blanco.
Para mi como madre, fue como representar la oscuridad del dolor, de la pregunta -¿Porqué él y no yo?-, y el hijo, pasivo, quieto, blanco, inexistente, pero aún presente. Nunca fue instalada en dicha tumba, y es de agradecer el gesto de poder cederla y compartirla con el mundo.




Here's another piece that I liked, this one is by Lluis Saumells it's called "Astrònom" (please look at the beautiful dome on the ceiling). I have to thank my husband because he entertained our son while I took my time observing and taking pictures of this piece.

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Y aquí otra pieza que me encantó, ésta es de Lluis Saumells, se titula "Astrònom" (miren el precioso domo en el techo de esta habitación). El que estas fotos existan es gracias a mi marido, quien entretuvo a nuestro hijo mientras me tomaba mi tiempo haciéndolas.

3.8.09

Tarraco




Josu surprised us with a last minute trip to Tarragona. We knew that we were taking some time off, but it was until the last week that he said to me where we were going. He was there some years ago and liked it very much. We had an amazing time in this precious city, that was once part of the Roman Empire. Josu enjoys history and anthropology so it was a good place to be, Ander was so excited walking by the ruins of corridors where gladiators used to wait before their fights. And I was moved by the people and the history, it feels like the walls can whisper so many stories.


We got a multiple ticket that allowed us to visit different ruins and museums, most of them are World Heritage Monuments, it included access to a couple of houses with gorgeus interiors and details.


As a treat to me we got to see the Museum of Modern Art, I'll post it later. It's a beautiful place to visit, a very nice atmosphere for family, lovely people and delicious food. We'll remember dearly.