Goya’s “The Rebellion Of Reason” expo with Club Europeo Ispra and AIACE

The Club Europeo Ispra and International Association of Former Staff of the European Union (AIACE), in collaboration with the Spanish Semester JRC, are organizing a visit to the Goya exhibition “The Rebellion Of Reason” taking place in Milano’s Palazzo Reale from October 31 to March 3rd.

Tuesday 14th of November

09:00 AM: Departure from Ispra (CLUB HOUSE)
11.30 AM: Guided tour
1.30 PM: Free time
3.30 PM: Departure for Ispra

Fee: €15.00

Book Online on the Club Europeo website.

Francisco de Goya, a Spanish painter and printmaker, is renowned for his profound impact on the art world during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1746 in Fuendetodos, Spain, Goya’s artistic journey led him through various stylistic phases, from his early Rococo works to his later, more sombre and reflective pieces. His masterful use of light and shadow, along with his keen observational skills, brought a unique depth and emotional intensity to his paintings. Goya’s “Los Caprichos” series and his haunting “Black Paintings,” created in his later years, stand as powerful expressions of his social and political commentary, as well as his exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. His artistic legacy endures as a testament to his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience through his exceptional talent and willingness to confront both the beauty and darkness of the world around him.