EUROSTARS THALIA HOTEL PRAGUE. Justo Almendros has a wonderful ability to reach inside his subjects with his camera and reveal the truest representation of them. His photos are loaded with sensuality, passion and seduction. He plays with nuances to expose the zeal and enthusiasm of his subjects. This collection...
ARTincapitals – SHANGHAI SCULPTURE SPACE, SHANGHAI.This Ysios sponsored event the Shanghai Sculpture Space, ARTincapitals (Spanish Contemporary Art Gallery) included a photography exhibition by Justo Almendros and a flamenco performance by Rafael Amargo. ARTincapitals – Shanghai Sculpture Space Shanghai, China 2008 Coordinator for Justo Almendros and Rafael Amargo:...
SHANGHAI SCULPTURE SPACE – SHANGHAI. Ballantine’s “Leave an Impression” gala at the Shanghai Sculpture Space marked the introduction of Ballantine’s Whiskey to China. It was Rafael Amargo’s first time performing in China and he was the main performer that evening; his charisma and talent wowed the audience and was...
CHINA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL BEIJING OLYMPICS – BEIJING. D.Q., Passenger in Transit is a dance show, inspired by the fictional character Don Quixote conceived by Miguel de Cervantes in the early 1600s. The story and choreography of the show is a reflection, rather than a literal adaptation, on...
PHILIA GALLERY HONG KONG. Danza Amarga (Bittersweet Dance) is a collection of flamenco stills Justo Almendros captured during a performance of the show Intimo (Intimate). The photographs depict Rafael Amargo and his crew in intense dance poses. Just by glimpsing at the body positions and expressions we...
BUNKAMURA TOKYO. Enramblao means “in the streets of Barcelona”. The Rambla is the liveliest avenue in Barcelona, where “different people coexist without discrimination over race, sex, or cultural background” says Rafael Amargo. He explains, “I consider the Rambla as a mirror image of Spain’s contemporary society, so...
WORLD EXPO AICHI, JAPAN 2005. The Metamorphosis is a story about a travelings salesman, Gregor Samsa, who mysteriously morphs into a large insect-like monstrous vermin. The reason for the transformation is unknown. The story unfolds as Gregor gets more accustomed to his new state of being while is...
JAPAN: 8 CITIES. amargo, the show, was Rafael Amargo’s big launch in Spain. The show premiered in March 2000 at the Teatro de Bellas Artes in Madrid. It got critical acclaim and was wildly successful at the box office. amargo received two Max Awards of performing arts...
HIPÒTESI BARCELONA. Noriko Takahashi was born and raised in the cultural heart of Japan: Kyoto. Her love for Japanese design and fabrics made her create her own line of textile pieces with modern utility. She pays particular attention to colour combinations and traditional Japanese motifs to give...
ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM BARCELONA. The designers and artists in this exhibition used traditional techniques and processes to create their works. However, their objective was not merely to represent the artistic skills of Japan from the past, rather, in order to keep these crafts alive they transformed the contents of...