LAIES - Les invisibilitzades

An exhibition that, coinciding with the La Mercè festivities, revises the legend of Santa Eulàlia to reflect on the invisibilisation of children. In addition, we will also feature a very special surprise. Santa Eulàlia was replaced by La Mercè as Barcelona's major festival.

This change not only responded to economic and religious motives, but also political ones: the aim was to weaken a symbol of Barcelona's resistance and rebellion. The story of Santa Eulàlia of Barcelona seems inspired by that of Mérida.

In both cases, it is about a girl who defies established power to defend the freedom to practice her beliefs. As a reprisal, she was tortured and paraded through the city before being executed.

During the public punishment, a meteorological phenomenon covered her, thereby protecting her from gazes. When the weather is bad during La Mercè, it is said that Santa Eulàlia is sad because she has been forgotten.

Curiously, the very same element that helped to cover her is what now reminds us that she was there. She is often represented as a woman instead of the girl she was. This immersive display focuses on the invisibilisation of youth and their concerns.

Wednesday 14th October at 19 h - guided tour of the exhibition: Guided tour of the exhibition adapted for people with hearing impairments. Led by María López and Javier de Riba from Reskate Studio, and a sign language interpreter.