Diálogos de color: arte español y palestino

The Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago in Madrid is hosting “Diálogos de color entre el arte español y palestino,” a free interdisciplinary exhibition that runs through May 28, 2026, according to the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The show opened on April 7 at the library on Avenida Monforte de Lemos, 38, in the Fuencarral-El Pardo district. Madrid’s library portal says the exhibition brings together paintings, photographs, poems and illustrations by Spanish and Palestinian artists. The event is organized by the Asociación Humanista de El Barrio de El Pilar. ### Where is the exhibition, and how long is it on view? Avenida Monforte de Lemos, 38 is the address listed by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid for the exhibition venue, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago. The municipal listing says the exhibition runs from Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to Thursday, May 28, 2026, and entry is free. Access is open until capacity is reached, according to the same notice. (madrid.es) The José Saramago library is in Madrid’s El Pilar neighborhood, within the Fuencarral-El Pardo district, according to the city’s library portal. The library page lists the same address and identifies the venue as a municipal public library. (madrid.es) ### What exactly is on display? Paintings, photographs, poems and illustrations are all part of the exhibition, according to the Madrid city listing. The official program says the paintings are digital-print copies of original works, except for a painting by Félix Serrano. The photographs are also shown as digital-print copies of original works. (bibliotecas.madrid.es) Félix Serrano is listed with the work “Lágrimas de sangre y hambre llora Palestina con los pájaros negros,” described by the city as an oil painting on recycled board made with a palette knife. Ahmad El Gabaly is listed with “Gaza,” and Chari Salcedo with “Hold my hand” and “West Bank Palestine.” Isa Vidal, identified with the collective “The revolucion is femme,” is listed with the digital collage “Oda al simbolismo palestino.” (madrid.es) ### Which Palestinian and Spanish artists are named? Fadwa Rouhana of Bethlehem, in the West Bank, is listed among the photographers with works including “Más allá de lo visible,” “Mi gente,” “Memoria y olvido,” “La infancia Aquí” and “Ramadán,” according to Madrid’s program. Rouhana is also listed among the poets with “Soy para desaparecer.” Nada Rajab of Gaza appears in the official listing with “Arte desde los escombros.” (madrid.es) Laura Carrera of Talavera de la Reina and María Jesús Pérez of Madrid are named in the poetry section with “Alas negras” and “Me duele Gaza,” respectively. Chantal Vizcaino of Barcelona is listed in the illustration section with comic strips featuring the character Mari Carmen. (madrid.es) ### How do organizers describe the project? The Portal de las Bibliotecas de Madrid says the exhibition is a “pequeña muestra de pintura” that seeks to build a cultural bridge between the neighborhood community and Palestinian culture. The same municipal text says the project aims to make visible Palestinian cultural richness, historical legacy and contribution to the world, while encouraging mutual understanding and neighborhood dialogue. (madrid.es) The city’s listing identifies the organizer as the Asociación Humanista de El Barrio de El Pilar. That attribution appears on both the Ayuntamiento de Madrid event page and the library portal version of the exhibition notice. (bibliotecas.madrid.es) ### Was there also a presentation tied to the exhibition? Friday, April 10, 2026, is the date the library portal gives for a presentation linked to the exhibition in Sala Lisboa at the same library. The municipal notice says the session would present slides of the exhibited works and explain the context of their creation “de la mano de algunos autores.” The event page also described that presentation as free. (madrid.es) ### What happens next for visitors? Thursday, May 28, 2026, is the final day listed by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid for “Diálogos de color entre el arte español y palestino.” The official notice says the exhibition remains at the Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago with free admission until capacity is reached, and Hoy Madrid carries a current event listing for the same exhibition. (madrid.es) (bibliotecas.madrid.es)