The city of Girona will host a series of activities from October 2026 to March 2027 to commemorate the life and work of journalist and writer narcís-jordi aragó, who passed away in 2016. This tribute coincides with the tenth anniversary of his death and the twentieth anniversary of the donation of the Casa Masó to the city by aragó and his wife, mercè huerta, in 2006.
The initiative includes exhibitions, conferences, round tables, book presentations, guided visits, and audiovisual screenings, all aimed at celebrating one of the most significant figures in Catalan journalism during the latter half of the 20th century and reaffirming the relevance of his legacy.
Collaboration and support
This programme is the result of collaboration between the Girona City Council, the College of Journalists of Catalonia - Girona Branch, the Girona Chamber of Commerce, the Fita Foundation, the Valvi Foundation, the Friends of UNESCO in Girona, and the Rafael Masó Foundation, along with the aragó family.
During a presentation of the tribute, Girona's mayor, lluc salellas i vilar, stated, "narcís-jordi aragó is one of the most relevant figures in 20th-century Girona, known for his commitment to the city and his generous civic action. His writings are essential references for understanding Girona, its history, and its identity." He added that this tribute serves to preserve both individual and collective memory and to keep alive the values that define the city.
Quim Ayats i Bartrina, the deputy mayor and councillor for Culture, remarked, "Narcís-jordi aragó is an indispensable figure for understanding Girona's cultural and journalistic history. Through this tribute, we aim to highlight the relevance of his legacy and bring it closer to new generations. The involvement of so many local entities demonstrates that preserving the memory of figures like aragó is also a way to build Girona's cultural future."
Programme of activities
The programme will kick off in October with various events across the city. On 22 October at 19:00, the exhibition "narcís-jordi aragó, tinta a las venas y Girona al corazón" will open at Casa Masó, featuring a guided visit by the exhibition's curator, rosa maria gil. The following day, 23 October, the Girona Chamber of Commerce will host an interactive exhibition linked to this tribute, allowing visitors to delve deeper into aragó's life and legacy. This exhibition will be open until 20 March 2027.
On 27 October at 19:00, the Fita Foundation will inaugurate an exhibition of unpublished drawings by aragó, which will run until 8 January 2027. The next day, 28 October at 18:00, the Casa de Cultura de la Diputación de Girona will host a conference titled "Aquellos años de juventud," led by jordi dalmau corominas and organised by the Friends of UNESCO in Girona.
November's activities will focus on aragó's journalistic and cultural career. On 3 November at 18:30, the Girona Chamber of Commerce will present the book "narcís-jordi aragó, tinta a las venas y Girona al corazón," featuring a discussion with authors rosa maria gil and lluís costa, moderated by journalist gerard bagué. On 5 November at 18:00, rosa maria gil will lead another guided visit to the Casa Masó exhibition.
On 9 November at 18:00, the Casa de Cultura de la Diputación de Girona will screen the audiovisual "Los colores del tiempo. Las cuatro estaciones de Girona vistas por los escritores" (2003), which was scripted and directed by aragó. A round table discussion titled "narcís-jordi aragó, el oficio de periodista" will take place on 18 November at 19:00 at the Valvi Foundation, featuring journalist jaume guillamet, historian joaquim nadal, and journalist eva vázquez.
On 19 November at 19:00, the Fita Foundation will screen the audiovisual "Las hitos de la historia," scripted by aragó about the sculpture "Columna de la historia" by domènec fita. The December programme will include another guided visit to the Casa Masó exhibition on 3 December at 18:00, led by rosa maria gil, and on 10 December at 19:00, the Fita Foundation will host an event dedicated to aragó's bibliophile book "Piedra sobre piedra" (1985), featuring drawings by domènec fita. Finally, on 15 December at 18:00, the Girona Chamber of Commerce will present the audiovisual "Aragó, retrato a media luz."
Additionally, a tribute to narcís-jordi aragó will be published in issue 359 of the Revista de Girona for November and December, featuring articles by mariàngela vilallonga, jordi dalmau, and xavier cortadellas.
The two exhibitions will serve as the central thread of the commemoration throughout the autumn and winter months, allowing the public to explore different facets of aragó's work and his connection to Girona. Through this shared initiative, the city aims to keep the memory of narcís-jordi aragó alive and to honour his contributions to journalism, culture, and civic thought, as well as his commitment to Girona and the country's cultural heritage.
