Every year Genalguacil, in southern Spain's Andalucia, invites artists to stay for free in exchange for an example of their work.
Spanish town where artists stay free —
Every year Genalguacil, in southern Spain's Andalucia, invites artists to stay for free in exchange for an example of their work.
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The town's streets and contemporary arts museum are now filled with dozens of works, including this water fountain titled "Acemilas" -- or mules -- by Juan Ramon Gimeno.
Mule fountain —
The town's streets and contemporary arts museum are now filled with dozens of works, including this water fountain titled "Acemilas" -- or mules -- by Juan Ramon Gimeno.
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The art festival was dreamed up by a local mayor 20 years ago as a way of attracting visitors to the village, which forms the termination point of a road.
Cats on a hot tiled roof —
The art festival was dreamed up by a local mayor 20 years ago as a way of attracting visitors to the village, which forms the termination point of a road.
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Artists are provided with the materials they need to work in addition to accommodation. This piece, titled "Salto al Vacio" or leap into the void, is by Raquel Neco.
'Leap into the Void' —
Artists are provided with the materials they need to work in addition to accommodation. This piece, titled "Salto al Vacio" or leap into the void, is by Raquel Neco.
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This year, the festival will also pay 10 selected artists a stipend of €1,000 ($1,340). Among previous participants is Ricardo Avila, who supplied this piece titled "Raices" or roots.
'Roots' —
This year, the festival will also pay 10 selected artists a stipend of €1,000 ($1,340). Among previous participants is Ricardo Avila, who supplied this piece titled "Raices" or roots.
Courtesy City of Genalguacil
This piece titled "Proximidad y distancia" is by Eduardo Andaluz. Genalguacil's festival has reportedly inspired plans for a similar project in Canada.
'Proximity and Distance' —
This piece titled "Proximidad y distancia" is by Eduardo Andaluz. Genalguacil's festival has reportedly inspired plans for a similar project in Canada.
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Art titled "Plains Heads," by Esteban Vicente Perez, went on display in Genalguacil after the Spanish-born American painter stayed in 1995.
'Plains Heads' —
Art titled "Plains Heads," by Esteban Vicente Perez, went on display in Genalguacil after the Spanish-born American painter stayed in 1995.
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Ceramicist Pepa Jordana supplied this piece titled "Nena." This year's festival runs from July 31 to August 14 and is billed as the biggest yet.
Biggest festival yet —
Ceramicist Pepa Jordana supplied this piece titled "Nena." This year's festival runs from July 31 to August 14 and is billed as the biggest yet.
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As well as its art event, Genalguacil is also known for its immaculate whitewashed buildings and beautiful countryside.
Whitewashed buildings —
As well as its art event, Genalguacil is also known for its immaculate whitewashed buildings and beautiful countryside.
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