Exhibition: Proust and the arts

This exhibition explores the profound relationship between the work of renowned French writer Marcel Proust and the world of art, showing how the artists, landscapes and monuments around him influenced his literature.

In a journey that spans from his earliest writings to his magnum opus In Search of Lost Time, the writer's fascination with painting, music and theatre is revealed, highlighting his close connection with the modernity of the time and the legacy of the Impressionists.In addition to works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet and Monet, the exhibition features books, sculptures and fashion designs that reflect the aesthetic richness that defined Proust's literary universe. This perspective reveals how the writer's interest in art history, his admiration for Venice and his connection with Spanish artists such as Mariano Fortuny and Madrazo shaped his vision of the world and consolidated his legacy as one of the great writers of the 20th century.