After all. Photograph in the Helga de Alvear Collection

A visual reflection on time, memory and architecture

Madrid hosts the fascinating exhibition until July 27 “After all. Photography in the Helga de Alvear Collection”, an exhibition that brings together some of the most emblematic works from Helga de Alvear's renowned contemporary art collection, focusing on architectural photography. The exhibition is being presented at the Serrería Belga Cultural Space and offers a unique experience for art, photography, and architecture lovers.

This exhibition stands out for its focus on the transformation and disappearance of architectural structures over time, inviting visitors to reflect on the fragility and memory of built spaces. Works by internationally renowned photographers such as Bernd and Hilla Becher, Thomas Ruff, Andreas Gursky, and Candida Höfer, among others, reveal a dialogue between art and history that moves and awakens the gaze.

Each image serves as a testament to the buildings' formal beauty, capturing their social and cultural context as well, inviting us to question how the passage of time changes our environment. The voids, ruins, and geometric shapes speak to a constantly changing aesthetic, where architecture ceases to be merely a construction and becomes a visual narrative.

This exhibition is an opportunity to pause and appreciate the richness of photography as a means of preserving and reinterpreting reality. It also strengthens the connection between contemporary art and urban life, showing how culture can influence our perceptions of the cities we inhabit.

If you're interested in contemporary art, photography, or architecture, "After All" is a must-see in Madrid this summer.

Where: Belgian Sawmill Cultural Space, Madrid
When: Until July 27, 2025