Aigua freda

Aigua freda is a historical memory recovery project focused on the city's former washhouses and the women who used them.

The exhibition offers a journey through the social, urban and historical importance of these everyday spaces via a carefully curated selection of pieces and materials. Within the rooms, visitors can contemplate a modulated proposal that combines historical documentation and testimonial accounts with contemporary artistic creations. These works establish a direct dialogue between the gestures and bodies of the women who did the laundry and this architectural heritage. The Sala d'Exposicions hosts this cultural installation in Barcelona, offering a space for reflection on past living conditions and communal tasks. The route is designed for audiences interested in local history, urban anthropology and projects that link archives with artistic creation.

The exhibition's curation organises the pieces into different sections to facilitate the reading of documents and the contemplation of the works. Those who attend the Sala d'Exposicions will find a rigorous approach to the collective memory of public washhouses, delving into the value of work that is usually overlooked. This temporary exhibition allows visitors to explore preserved testimonies and the visual interpretations that artists bring to these urban enclaves.