The Maruja Mallo room at the Federico García Lorca cultural centre hosts a selection of 23 of the 56 paintings submitted to the Frida Kahlo 2026 painting competition. The exhibition can be visited until October 21 on weekdays.
The City Council of Rivas-Vaciamadrid is now showcasing a selection of 23 of the 56 paintings that were submitted to the Frida Kahlo 2026 painting competition. The exhibition occupies the Maruja Mallo room of the Federico García Lorca cultural centre and will be open until October 21, on weekdays from 9:00 to 20:30.
The Department of Culture and Festivals organises this exhibition after the jury has announced the awards for this year's edition. The winner of the painting competition is the local artist Aitor Irimia, for the work ‘Ryu’, awarded €2,150. The runner-up, receiving €800, is Carlos González Iradier from Madrid, for ‘Sfilata degli Intransigenti’.
In the short story category, 400 texts were submitted from various countries. The first prize of €1,600 goes to Leyre Arrue Usoz from San Sebastián-Donostia, for ‘Para ti el camello’. The runner-up, with €600, is Manuel Crespo from Buenos Aires, for ‘Fiebre sola’.
The Frida Kahlo competitions are celebrating 29 years and are among the longest-running literary and pictorial contests in the Community of Madrid. The awards ceremony for both categories will take place on Friday, October 2 at 18:30.
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