Art and architecture. The mural of the dwelling in the pavilion of the Obra Sindical del Hogar, Madrid 1956. Amadeo Gabino and Manuel Suárez Molezún

Abstract

The mural of the dwelling, miraculously preserved and recently restored next to the old exhibition pavilion of the Obra Sindical del Hogar, is situated in the Fair enclosure of the Madrid Casa de Campo. This unknown work of art moves us to the exceptional moment of “integration of the arts” among architecture, ceramics and painting. A joint work of Amadeo Gabino and Manuel Suárez Molezún, it is an important link retrieved in both artists´ career path, a direct consequence of their European experiences and at the same time a proposal of artistic renewal due to its content and relationship with Architecture. We look into the artistic background in depth, analyze the elements represented and their technique of execution in the context of the 1950´s. We provide some data about their conservation status and the criteria of restoration, with the final aim of raising awareness of this exceptional work, contributing to its necessary dissemination.

Keywords

• feria del campo
• mural
• a. gabino
• m.s. molezún