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We envision restoring and honoring the architectural importance of these 16th
century buildings to integrate their intellectual and academic histories as center-
pieces of a contemporary art museum, investigation, archival, conservation and
production center for the 21st century. This dual focus provides unique oppor-
tunities for the project to change the path of deterioration; to place architectural
restoration within the context of a rejuvenated patrimony that will safeguard the
Arévalo region’s strong history and cultural identity of Arévalo.
The uniqueness of this initiative is crystallized by the radical nature of contempo-
rary art and the history of the place. This pairing is at the same time a generator
of identity, metamorphosis and knowledge. Since it goes beyond a contribution
to the community, it seeks to transcend and blur horizons with each relational
experience between the object and the subject. In addition, Adrastus Collection
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and the city of Arévalo will become a joint project that transcends the frontiers of
knowledge previously mentioned in an effort to find a synthesis between territory,
architecture, gastronomy, tourism and contemporary art. This project will serve as
an axis from which Arévalo dialogues with the world, capturing the transformative
power of radical contemporary art to revitalize the local economy through employ-
ment and professional opportunities, celebrating and sustaining the city’s cultural
and intellectual life.
Lorena and Javier Lumbreras
Adrastus Collection
Collegium. Production. Research. Art.
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