Madrid is starting the year houseing great quotes for art lovers. Between the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the exhibition 'flamboyant'the capital is being filled with fashion and art in all its areas. This time, thanks to the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelosyou can know the residence of the house of Alba in Madrid, the acquaintance Lyria Palace. With his exhibition 'Flamboyant' the visitor can tour the stays and gardens of this palace, observing a most important historical-artistic collection in the world that brings together pieces of artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Rubens or Murillo.
It is the first time that Joana Vasconcelos takes his works to a great palace inhabitedunlike other occasions in which he has made use of historical spaces such as the Palace of Versailles, which fills the exposure of a connection not only between works and space, but also between the artist herself and the Duke of Alba. Besides, This project goes hand in hand with Dior sponsorshipthe French house with which the artist performed the scenery of the Firm Autumn/Winter 2023.
'Flamboyant' an art exhibition with giant works
This exhibition is a selection of more than forty works by Joana Vasconcelosto be exposed in the Palace of Liria, forming a tour of the different rooms of the palace, creating an artistic process. The selection of the works are very well chosen according to the different roomsas is the case of the giant bow and the love room.
The first palace stay will have two imposing lions, 'Vigorous and powerful'both made in crockery with handmade cotton. Located in the neoclassical hall of the palace, these two figures are the starting point of a tour that invites you to discover some of the most intimate spaces of the palace that have never been visited, Like the chapel that houses a great work of Vasconcelos.
The sample also includes recent pieces such as 'Valkyrie Thyra' or more iconic as ‘Marilyn’without a doubt a unique occasion to go through the life and work of this international artist, as well as visit the Liria Palace for the first time, where the Duke of Alba lives.
Duration, schedule and exposure prices
To visit this exhibition it is necessary to plan the visit, taking into account data such as the time that will be available, the schedule in which it is open and the price of tickets. It is important to know that the exhibition 'Flamboyant' is open to the public From February 14 to July 31, 2025at the following time:
- Monday: 10:00 to 15:00 hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 to 20:00 hours
- Last access: 18:30 hours
Like many other exhibitions, as well as when you visit a museum, The time you can be in it is practically unlimitedas long as you respect the entrance and exit schedules. Although the entrance to the exhibition is around 18 eurosthere is a way to get free admission. Every Monday, From 12:00 hoursthe exhibition offers limited free tickets for the fastest, as explained by the Instagram account, @derutapormadrid.
Like the Liria Palace does not have parkingrecommend consulting the closest parking spaces in Plaza de España or in hotels. Being located in the Centro District, the best way to access the exhibition is by public transportationboth by subway and by bus.
- Metro. Line 3 (Ventura Rodríguez, Plaza de España or Argüelles), Line 10 or 2 (Plaza de España) and Line 4 or 6 (Argüelles)
- Bus. 001, 1, 2, 44, 74, 133, 138, C1, C2, M2