Photographic history

BENIDORM City Council has installed 50 black and white photographs from the municipal archives in public areas, such as traffic light control panels and underground bins, which have become ‘exhibition supports’.

The councillor for Historical Heritage, Ana Pellicer, explained that “until now these elements had only logistical functionality, while now they also operate as artistic exhibition spaces integrated into our urban fabric.

“Just over two years ago, within the framework of the ‘A Pie de Calle’ campaign, we installed old photographs of Benidorm on the facades of the El Torrejó municipal building and the Boca del Calvari Museum, on the stairs that connect Pescadores street with Elche Park, and in the last stretch of access to La Creu,” said Pellicer on Thursday, August 10.

“This initiative has grown and expanded to exceed 50 photographs and 50 improvised ‘canvasses’ on our streets, in different areas. The intention is to continue adding spaces and thus advancing in our concept of Benidorm as a great open­air museum,” concluded the councillor.