2026

The magical realism

(April-May 2026)

The term ‘magical realism’ was coined by the German art critic Franz Roh to describe a style of painting that depicted an altered reality. It became popular in 1925 with the book *Magical Realism* and was introduced into literature in 1948 by the writer Arturo Uslar Pietri. It was subsequently adopted by the generation of writers of the Latin American literary boom. Outside Latin America, authors such as Salman Rushdie, Milan Kundera and José Saramago captivated thousands of readers around the world.

I travel alone: women travellers throughout history

(March-April 2026)

Throughout history, courageous women have defied social norms to explore the world, often alone and even in disguise. Pioneers who broke geographical and gender barriers, paving the way in aviation, journalism and exploration.

Between destinations and barriers: women in the tourism job market

(March 2026)

The exhibition's title plays on the idea of tourist and career destinations after graduation, as well as the parallel between the physical and professional landscapes, clearly highlighting the theme: women's work in the tourism sector. The main objective is to understand the current situation in order to develop actions aimed at reducing inequalities. Through the presentation of key data on the situation of women in tourism, the exhibition reveals a reality marked by a loss of talent, but also one with a promising future. It also features profiles of women currently working in the tourism industry, aiming to showcase their professional journeys and serve as a source of inspiration.

50 Years after independence: women in the PALOP countries

(February 2026)

This exhibition is a journey through women's contribution to the independence of Angola, Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau, which will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2025. It was organised by students of Language and Culture of Portuguese-speaking Countries at the University of A Coruña, who also gave a guided tour on the opening day.