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CaixaForum Valencia Opens ‘[REC]uerdos’ Exhibition of Domestic Cinema

Focused on unreleased family footage, the exhibition explores domestic cinema’s journey from Super-8 to smartphone video, providing visitors with practical tips for safeguarding their personal archives.

CaixaForum València acoge la exposición '[Rec]uerdos. La vida a través del cine doméstico'
CaixaForum València acoge la exposición '[Rec]uerdos. La vida a través del cine doméstico'
CaixaForum València acoge la exposición '[Rec]uerdos. La vida a través del cine doméstico'

Overview

  • The exhibition runs from July 16 to November 2 at CaixaForum Valencia as the second stop in its three-year national tour.
  • Produced by Fundación 'la Caixa' and curated by Álvaro Borrás, Efrén Cuevas and Núria Rius, the show assembles unreleased home movies and archival clips to chart Spain’s social history.
  • Visitors navigate six thematic sections that trace technological shifts from Super-8 and VHS through digital video to smartphone recording and contemporary sharing practices.
  • The collection draws on dozens of private archives, Spanish film libraries and recovery projects such as ¡No las tires! to present restored and previously unseen domestic films.
  • Emphasizing the urgency of audiovisual heritage, the exhibit supplies conservation guidance and features parallel screenings, workshops and guided tours with a full program online.