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ONLY BE MADRILENIAN
Only-Be Madrilenian
Estación Experimental – CA2M in Madrid
On the 14th of May, the 2 de Mayo Art Centre in Madrid, and the Laboral Centro de Arte and Creación Industrial opened exhibition “Estación Experimental Investigaciones y Fenómenos Artísticos” at CA2M. The show was commissioned by Virginia Torrente and Andres Mengs, and presents the work of 29 artists who work in relation to scientific investigation. The sciences are an amazing source of inspiration, which have brought man to surpass the limits of creation, and many artists have drawn a lot from this over time. These 29 selected artists all share a particular fascination for the different worlds surrounding the sciences – such as science fiction, the paranormal, or just pure science. Science and art are linked by the journey of discovery, and the search for new challenges in order to establish new paradigms for the interpretation of reality. Both take us to unknown worlds – sometimes real, sometimes imaginary, but always an intellectual challenge which shares a poetic common ground. Science and art have evolved in parallel – the development of one impacts the progress of the other, as we can see in the advance of instruments which serve as artistic expression – in painting, and different materials. There is an unavoidable symbiosis between art and the sciences. During the era of modernity, the role of science increased in terms of human advancements and emancipation. Paul Klee, as a response to the new role of science, and its laws, promoted the meeting between art and science, commenting that “knowledge of the laws of design need not imprison.” Just like Klee, many artists have found in science a route...Corral de la Morería
Corral de la Morería is de oldest flamenco restaurant in Madrid and the visitors will be able to enjoy the best food and shows.
Plaza Dos de Mayo
The area of the Plaza Dos de Mayo holds some of the most important bars and clubs of Madrid´s nightlife scene.
Almudena Cathedral
The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid is dedicated to its patron saint, the virgin of Almudena. Its magnificent construction is worthy of being visited.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the most important in Madrid and it has some of the most important works of the 20th century.
Temple of Debod and Plaza España
The Temple of Debod finds itself in front of the Plaza de España and they constitute a touristic point in the city of Madrid. A gift from Egypt.
Botín
Botín, according to the Guinness Book of Records, is the first restaurant in the world and it´s famous for having all the classic Spanish dishes.
Ocho y medio
If you like electronic music and dancing until the early hours, then your place in Madrid is Ocho y medio, where the DJs Smart and Luiliminili are in charge of the music.
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is a famous square in Madrid where you can find the Kilometre Zero of all the Spanish roads. You should visit it.
Lhardy
Lhardy is a classic Madrid restaurant where one can relax in the different rooms of the place and sample exquisite dishes.
