the centre cultural el casino in manresa is hosting an exhibition titled ‘rosalina camps. la realidad construida’, which highlights the work of photographer rosalina camps i compañó, who was born in bagà and later adopted manresa as her home. the exhibition, curated by enric casas bardolet, delves into the more personal and intimate aspects of the artist's work through a carefully selected collection of photographs.
the display features images from camps' family environment, self-portraits, local festivities, and portraits that reveal a creator who challenged conventions during the 1950s and 60s, a time when being a female photographer was particularly difficult. her photographs not only document the era she lived in but are also thoughtfully composed works that present a unique world and showcase a high level of artistic sensitivity.
rosalina camps demonstrated that it is possible to create significant work outside the influence of barcelona, serving as a testament to the fact that the catalan regions have been home to many great creators who often remain overlooked in official narratives. despite developing her career in a challenging social and historical context, camps fought with determination to carve out her own identity and artistic persona. the result of this resilience is a deeply personal body of work characterised by a unique and deliberate style.
this exhibition positions rosalina camps' work within the rightful place in the history of 20th-century catalan photography. it will be inaugurated on 13 november at 19:30 and will be open to the public until 6 january 2027. visiting hours are from tuesday to sunday, 17:30 to 20:30, with additional hours on sundays from 13 december to 3 january, from 11:00 to 13:30 and 17:30 to 20:30. on 24 and 31 december, visiting hours will be from 17:30 to 19:30.
to enhance the public's experience and deepen their understanding of the photographer's journey, the exhibition will include a series of parallel activities. guided tours led by curator enric casas are scheduled for 14 november and 17 december at 19:00, both of which are free but require prior reservation. on 10 december at 19:00, a discussion titled ‘bagà and manresa: vital geography of rosalina camps’ will feature speakers xavier pedrals and francesc comas.
the exhibition also offers educational services, including guided visits tailored to different levels and needs, which can be arranged during school hours. interested groups can request more information and book visits by calling 93 872 01 71 or emailing centrecultural@ajmanresa.cat. the event is organised by the manresa city council and the rosalina camps tribute collective, with support from the government of catalonia.
