The Museum of the Roman Theatre in Cartagena, which make up the Community Foundation, the City and Cajamurcia Foundation, has been extended until February 15 the exhibition Pedro Cano composed of watercolors in which the artist has represented blanqueño 24 types of fish.
The exhibition 'Fish' you can visit the temporary exhibition center of Cartagena since last September and, prior to closure, on 13 February, the artist offered a guided tour and a children's watercolor workshop.
"It Fish Painting with Pedro Cano 'is the name of this activity will take place at 10:30 hours and in which, after touring the exhibition, participants will demonstrate their skill with the brush and receive tips and guidance by the painter .
You can reserve a place by calling 968 50 48 02, and those attending the workshop should bring watercolor paper, a rigid support to support and coating material.
The Roman Theatre Museum Cartagena during 2015 received the visit of more than 181,000 people, representing an increase in the inflow of 11.5 percent over the previous year.
The general director of Cultural Heritage, Maria Comas, said "This excellent result is due to the good work done from the center to the preservation and dissemination of theater, but also the rest of complementary activities, such as exposure of Pedro Cano, stand always quality. "
Also, Maria Comas recalled that "through this exhibition, which is certainly one of our best artists and great ambassador for the region, immerses visitors in the Mediterranean Museum and the arts of fishermen, also transmitted to who approaches his watercolors of his life and his memories. "
Throughout his life, the painter of Blanca has maintained close links with the sea, markets and fishermen, as her family ran a fish stall and salted.
The Mediterranean Sea was the vehicle of cultures that have left their mark throughout history in the region.
The abundance of species in these waters like tuna, frigate tuna, bluefin tuna and mackerel or 'scomber', which names from antiquity to the island of tailings, led very early date in the development of the industry salting.
Cano, heir to all this culture, shows marine wealth through their works.
The exhibition will be in the room for temporary Roman Theatre Museum until February 15, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 20:00, and on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 hours.
Source: CARM