Guided tour of Around Nature during "open [OUT]doors!"

2801 16th St NW,Washington DC 20009

11 June, 2021

Description

Join us for a guided visit of the Around Nature garden during the open[OUT]doors of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain The Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain is now preparing for the return of live events and opens its (out)doors to celebrate it! We invite you to visit our latest open-air arts installations including the Around Nature botanical garden created by artists Juanli Carrion with species that are reminiscent of each of the stops on the trip. The outdoor exhibition area will be open every weekend in June starting on Friday, June 11 (see more information about visiting hours), and guided visits of the Around Nature garden will be offered every day at the end of the visiting hours. The entrance to the outdoor exhibition area during visiting hours will be free and no reservation will be required, but visitors wanting to take part in guided tours need to reserve their spot. Art installations currently on display in the garden of the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain: Around Nature by Juanli Carrión On the occasion of the 5th Centennial of the first trip around the globe, started by Ferdinand Magellan and completed by Juan Sebastian Elcano, Spanish artist Juanli Carrión has designed a garden including botanical species that represent the different stops made on the voyage. 50 Fotografías con Historia 50 Fotografías con Historia takes a look at the last 80 years of photography in Spain through its key participants: 50 images taken by some of the most representative photographers from Spain. Transformando lo Físico Transformando lo Físico invites 12 Spanish creators to come up with 12 different artistic proposals for our Cultural Center’s façade that will be shown monthly in the garden, allowing a dialog between the building and its representation. The Great Journey by Adolfo Serra Spanish Illustrator Adolfo Serra explores the concept of the First Circumnavigation of the World, on the occasion of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Spanish Magellan-Elcano expedition. Pan y Circo by Axel Void The third edition of “Not Your Regular Wall” hosts Spanish muralist Axel Void as a guest of honor and showcases his work titled “Pan y Circo.” Visitor Guidelines and Safety Measures This is an outdoor activity. Visitors are required to follow the CDC’s mask guidance. Starting May 17, fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask or social distance. If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Important Information: A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required. Ticket holders should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the guided tour. No late admission, ticket holders will not be allowed to enter after posted showtime. A reservation does not guarantee admission. Right of admission reserved. If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. No restroom is available in the outdoor area. Only service animals are allowed. How to get there: The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green and Yellow line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station). Subscribe to our Newsletter to never miss an event by SPAIN arts & culture in Washington DC. SPAIN arts & culture features the most cutting-edge works of international renowned Spanish artists in fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, film, performing arts, literature and music. A series of exhibitions, conferences, showcases, and performances take place every year at the most prestigious American cultural institutions bringing a taste of all the creativity, history, and talent of Spanish artists to the American public.