Castelao. Looking at Galicia.

An Immersive Exhibition that Reinterprets Castelao´s Legacy through Digital Art

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https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v18.6246

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Castelao, Inmersive experience, Digital Art, Triangulation of sources, Heritage, Cultural Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence (IA)

Abstract

In 2025, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Castelao, the Year of Castelao was declared. Among the various initiatives, the exhibition Castelao. Looking at Galicia stands out, offering a tribute to his work from an innovative perspective. The exhibition transcends traditional formats, providing the public with an immersive experience through digital art and artificial intelligence, while emphasizing accessibility and inclusion. The aim of the exhibition is to promote new exhibition approaches that facilitate the dissemination and understanding of Castelao’s legacy in Galicia, offering an intimate and comprehensive view of his cultural and political impact.

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2026-08-03

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Capelo-Álvarez, S., & Bouzas Loureiro, N. (2026). Castelao. Looking at Galicia.: An Immersive Exhibition that Reinterprets Castelao´s Legacy through Digital Art. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review Revista Internacional De Cultura Visual, 18(4), 19–34. https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v18.6246

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Vol. 18 No. 4 (2026): Communication, Innovation and Innovation in Museums

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Special Issue Communication, Education and Innovation in Museums

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