MoMu & EUROPALIA Talk: Inhabiting the Body – The Image of Women

In conjunction with EUROPALIA ESPAÑA, RESOLUCIÓN – a word that in Spanish is feminine and means "something that is decided" – is an audiovisual installation that reinterprets the history of Spanish cinema through its iconic actresses and some of the characters they portrayed. Taking its cue from Serge Daney’s quote, “The body of the actor spans all cinema; it is its true history,” RESOLUCIÓN is a meticulous cataloging of gestures that reveals resonances between different eras and explores how clothing and styling reflect pivotal moments in women’s lives.

To accompany the exhibition, three acclaimed Spanish authors from three different generations – Inés Martín Rodrigo, Gemma Ruiz Palá, and Anna Freixas – will delve into how women have been portrayed in literature, cinema, fashion, and other cultural forms throughout history and especially today. During this MoMu & EUROPALIA Talk, they will explore the role and image of women in the arts and culture and how different stages of women's lives are represented.

Inés Martín Rodrigo (Madrid, 1983) is a writer and journalist. Her novel Las formas del querer won the 2022 Nadal Prize. She contributes to Abril and Prensa Ibérica. Her work spans fiction, essays, and interviews, often exploring identity, love, and literature through a feminist lens.

Gemma Ruiz Palà (Sabadell, 1975) is a journalist and acclaimed novelist. Her debut Argelagues became a literary sensation. She followed with Donde Wenling and Les nostres mares, which won the 2024 Sant Jordi Prize. Her work, translated into several languages, centers on women's lives and generational memory.

Anna Freixas Farré (Barcelona, 1946) is a psychologist, feminist scholar, and author. Her work focuses on aging, menopause, and female freedom. A pioneer in feminist psychology, she founded the Chair of Women’s Studies at the University of Córdoba. Her influential books have been translated into French and German.