Murcia, March 11, 2025. The Casa de Andalucía “Rafael Alberti” in Torrevieja is currently hosting “Jerez, Birthplace of Cante,” an exhibition by Aguileño painter Pedro Juan Rabal that pays tribute to the city renowned as the origin of modern flamenco art.
Throughout March, as part of its XX Cultural Week, the Casa de Andalucía showcases nearly twenty medium and large-format works by Rabal, all of which reflect his deep connection to Jerez and the art that originated in this Andalusian town.
The exhibition features iconic figures of flamenco, including La Paquera de Jerez, Lola Flores, José Mercé, María Terremoto, Mercedes Luján, and El Capullo de Jerez. These celebrated artists are presented alongside noteworthy locations from Jerez, such as the Plazuela, the Cathedral, and the Gallo Azul building.
During the event’s opening, Pedro Juan Rabal was supported by flamenco masters like Antonio Fernández, known as “el Torero,” as well as various municipal authorities and executives from the Casa de Andalucía. In the following days, the exhibition attracted numerous personalities linked to the flamenco scene, including singer Esther Merino and flamencologist Luis Terry.
Regarded as the most prominent flamenco painter of our time, Pedro Juan Rabal has successfully exhibited his work across multiple locations in the Region of Murcia—such as Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, Caravaca, Águilas, Archena, and Torre Pacheco—and has extended his reach to many municipalities in the Comunidad Valenciana, Andalusia, Catalonia, and Madrid. He is also a regular participant in the International Festival of Cante de las Minas in La Unión and the Flamenco Singing Festival in Lo Ferro.
Rabal’s thematic lines are characterized by a dynamic style, vibrant colors, and bold texture usage, focusing on flamenco, popular traditions, cinema, and women who broke stereotypes. Additionally, his works encompass other subjects, such as Holy Week and a series of large paintings paying homage to renowned Spanish and universal artists like Goya, Dalí, Picasso, and Sorolla.
This exhibition not only celebrates flamenco’s rich heritage but also highlights Rabal’s significant contribution to preserving and promoting this quintessential art form through his vibrant artistry.