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Portrait of Joan Ribó Unveiled in Valencia City Hall Gallery

The painting by Lola Huesca joins the gallery of democratic mayors, reflecting Valencia's tradition of honoring civic leaders.

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El cuadro ha quedado instalado en la galería de honor ubicada junto a la alcaldía
Imagen del cuadro oficial de Joan Ribó en el Ayuntamiento de Valencia

Overview

  • The portrait of Joan Ribó, Valencia's mayor from 2015 to 2023, was unveiled on May 7, 2025, and now hangs in the City Hall's gallery of honor.
  • Painted by artist Lola Huesca, the artwork depicts Ribó seated on a wooden bench, wearing a blue shirt and jeans, with a relaxed and smiling demeanor.
  • The unveiling ceremony was attended by Ribó, current Mayor María José Catalá, and representatives of Compromís and PSOE, though no Vox councilors were present.
  • Commissioned in June 2024 by Valencia's Department of Cultural Action, the portrait cost €15,730 and was completed within the seven-month deadline.
  • This gallery celebrates Valencia's democratic mayors and contrasts with Ribó's 2016 decision to relocate Francoist-era portraits to less visible municipal archive corridors.