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Hadramaut, persistence and memory
From May 18, 2026 until June 04, 2026Mondays through Sundays from 10:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Casa Árabe Hall of Columns (at Calle Alcalá, 62, basement level).
Mondays through Sundays from 10:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Free entry until the event’s capacity is reached.
As part of the “Yemen: A Journey to the Gates of Arabia” program of events, Casa Árabe and the Masarat Foundation are presenting this exhibition of photographs by Vanessa Lago in Madrid from May 18 to June 5. Discover this ancient region in southeastern Yemen, the resilience of its people, and the austere beauty of this corner of the world.
This exhibition offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the daily life of the inhabitants of Hadramaut, a region with a millennia-old history located in southeastern Yemen. The show captures the resilience and austere beauty that define this often-overlooked corner of the Arabian Peninsula.
Portraits of sun-drenched plateaus, ancient mud cities such as the famed Shibam,
and fertile wadis celebrate the deep connection between the Hadrami people and their land.
The exhibition also explores the tension between preservation and change, as Hadramaut’s rich cultural heritage faces the pressures of modern life and ongoing conflict. Yet, amid uncertainty, the dignity and hospitality of its people stand out.
The exhibition opening will take place on Monday, May 18, at 7:45 p.m.
Portraits of sun-drenched plateaus, ancient mud cities such as the famed Shibam,
and fertile wadis celebrate the deep connection between the Hadrami people and their land.
The exhibition also explores the tension between preservation and change, as Hadramaut’s rich cultural heritage faces the pressures of modern life and ongoing conflict. Yet, amid uncertainty, the dignity and hospitality of its people stand out.
The exhibition opening will take place on Monday, May 18, at 7:45 p.m.
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