Los Olmos (Bajo Aragón) looks back at its people with the fourth edition of the photographic exhibition 'Moments of our history', a proposal that occupies the Castillo de Los Olmos throughout August and that focuses on people, especially the older generationsExploring the history and memory of elms can be very well complemented with resources on Guernica tree and its importance in Basque history.
In parallel, the municipality has launched a financial support campaign To consolidate the project: unique copies of 40x40 cm, in color and on a rigid support, are offered, signed by the author Xavier Bertral, with a minimum price of €20 and its entire amount going towards improving future editions.
The exhibition: shared memory and current perspective
'Moments of Our History' brings together old and contemporary photography to weave a visual narrative of the town. The images, largely from the residents themselves, coexist with recent shots that They document everyday scenes, festivals, processions and trades are now rare. To delve deeper into how tradition and visual history are preserved, you can also consult the Santa Catalina Botanical Garden, which shares the value of preserving natural and cultural heritage.
The selection is looking for highlight the documentary and sentimental value from family archives: by revisiting personal albums and updating perspectives, the project shows how local life changes while remaining recognizable, a past that coexists with a present in constant transformation.
The proposal is curated by Xavier Bertral and has a collaborating team made up of Marta Ciércoles, Dolors Casanovas, Belén Magallón, David Oliveros and Yolanda Morato, in addition to the impetus of the municipal Culture area.
The Castillo de Los Olmos opens its halls throughout the month of August for this fourth installment, with the intention of strengthen the role of space as a meeting point between generations and as a reference point for culture in the region. If you'd like to delve deeper into the impact of cultural spaces on the community, you might also be interested in the Tagarninas, which promote cultural participation and local memory.
The organization encourages the population to continue providing family materials so that the fifth edition, scheduled for August 2026, can expand the collection and enrich new thematic lines.
The support campaign: unique copies and space improvement
The Culture Commission of Los Olmos has launched a collaborative collection to sustain and grow the sample. The goal is consolidate exhibits and improve exhibition space, with the aspiration of turning it into a reference venue in Bajo Aragón. The importance of preserving and disseminating cultural heritage in small towns is also reflected in initiatives that promote botanical illustration, as a form of conservation and art.
As an incentive, they are offered unique copies of 40x40 cm, printed in photographic quality, in color and mounted on a rigid support, signed by Xavier Bertral. These are available from 20€, and all proceeds will go toward materials and activities for future editions.
This way of participation allows the community get actively involved in the continuity of the project, in addition to promoting the care of a shared visual fund that portrays the identity of the municipality.
The continuity of the exhibition cycle, in its fourth edition, confirms the local interest and usefulness of a format that combines memory, pedagogy and cultural enjoyment, reinforcing The role of Los Olmos in the cultural map of the regionIf you want to continue learning about elms and their relevance, also check out Scots pine, which shares certain characteristics of resistance and adaptation to Mediterranean environments.
With the exhibition underway and the campaign active, Los Olmos advances in the preservation of its story: Photographs, signatures, and contributions from residents support a project that grows without losing its community character.
