It is the people of the sea, the countryside, and the mines | Guided tour

Would you like to discover a deeper and more human side of the work of Evaristo Valle? This guided tour is a perfect opportunity to explore how the artist portrayed the social inequalities of his time, focusing on the people of the sea, the countryside, and the mines. 🎨

The event will take place on May 16, 2026, at 18:30 at the Fundación Museo Evaristo Valle. The activity, organized by the Fundación Municipal de Cultura, Educación y Universidad Popular de Gijón, has an approximate duration of 60 minutes.

Details of the visit

This session will be led by Gretel Piquer, who will guide us through the painter’s critical perspective. Throughout the tour, we will discover how Valle contrasted the bourgeoisie with the marginalized characters of society in his canvases, a theme that defined his painting especially from the 1920s onwards.

• Date: May 16, 2026
• Time: 18:30
• Duration: 60 minutes (approx.)
• Spots: 20 🎟️

If you would like to join us, remember that spots are limited. You can register directly through the website evaristovalle.com. Do not miss this opportunity to get a close look at the portrait of poverty and the social reality that marked the career of this great artist!