The Alpuente Ethnological Museum is pulling out all the stops this summer to present two exceptional exhibitions that will allow us to rediscover our history through the photographic collection of Nicomedes Cortés Español, a collection donated by his grandson, Rodrigo Cortés.

A Legacy Rescued from Time

These images offer a true window into the early decades of the 20th century. The archive consists of 158 glass negative plates (13x18 cm) coated with silver bromide gelatin emulsion. Thanks to the meticulous high-resolution scanning and digital restoration work carried out by photographer Rafael de Luis Casademunt, we have been able to preserve and showcase this visual treasure. Although the passage of time took its toll on the original plates, the exceptional quality of the negatives and the delicate conservation work now allow us to observe every detail with astonishing clarity.

Exhibition Schedule

“Architecture of Alpuente and Its Villages, in Detail”: The first event will take place on July 20. This exhibition brings together a selection of 20 photographs that invite viewers to contemplate our architectural heritage as if looking at it through a magnifying glass, discovering the beauty of our buildings and villages.
A Look at Our Traditional Clothing: The second exhibition will focus on the clothing worn by our ancestors in the early 20th century. Thanks to the tireless work of Nicomedes Cortés, who captured virtually the entire social life of his era, we will be able to appreciate the details, textures, and way of life of Alpuente’s residents from a hundred years ago.

Special Event: Ethnological Day

To conclude this series, on September 12 we will celebrate the Museum’s Ethnological Day. At this event, the clothing exhibition will be expanded to include original garments, and we will be joined by two leading experts in the field: Javier Marco and Pablo Martínez, who will delve into the ethnographic value of these garments.

The Alpuente Tourist Office invites you to visit the Ethnological Museum and immerse yourself in this visual chronicle that defines our identity. We look forward to seeing you there!