The Arts Society Costa del Sol was founded in 1988 as part of a vast global network of local societies and was the first of its kind in Spain. Currently,its membership spans fifteen different countries, with many residing in Mijas, totalling more than 150 members. For the Arts Society Costa del Sol, “art knows no linguistic boundaries”, and what unites them as a group is their passion for art in all its forms.
This international organisation, which has its headquarters in London and over 300 associations worldwide, aims to celebrate, disseminate, and share art in all its forms, “including the heritage of Spain, where so many of us have made our home”, as stated on its website (www.theartssociety-costadelsol.org). This mission explains why lectures such as the one held last Tuesday, 10th of February at the Danish Club in Mijas are so well received.
- La cita ha contado con más de 60 asitentes.
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Around 60 people attended the talk. titled ‘Hunting the borderlands in Ronda: Ronda through time with a focus on the Arabic times’ by architect, writer and historian Rafael Anderson.
- El arquitecto e historiador Rafael Anderson ha sido el encargado de explicar los tesoros arquitectónicos, naturales e históricos de Ronda.
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Ronda is one of those jewel-like cities that hold natural, architectural, historical and, of course, artistic treasures well worth discovering. “It’s a very rich area, there are so many rich villages, with so much history, it’s wonderful. The depth of Spanish history is incredible”, Anderson pointed out.
- Anderson ha realizado un recorrido de la historia de Ronda desde la prehistoria.
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Art without barriers
Regarding the lectures, “all the presentations are in English, but the members are Spanish, Dutch, Irish, Swedish... well, from all over”, said the vice-president of the organisation, Jeremy Sandle. In addition to its programme of illustrated art lectures, this international society offers other activities and events, such as dinners, member forums and trips. “We want to improve the programme by also including flamenco and music”, added Sandle. Without a doubt, the AS Costa del Sol is an ideal forum for those who understand art as a passion, a choice, a way of life. The next event in Mijas, again at the Danish Club, will be held on the 10th of March at 10:30 h, led by professor David Worthington, who will give a lecture entitled ‘Damien Hirst and Contemporary Art’.
History
Back in 1965, Patricia Fay and a pioneering group of young women eager to be educated about the arts founded The Chiltern Antiques Group. In 1968, eleven of these societies joined together to form the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS). In 2017, The Arts Society replaced NADFAS. After 50 years, the AS needed to evolve to keep up with changing times in order to reach more people in more places.
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