{"id":63129,"date":"2024-05-05T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mosteirodeoia.com\/?p=63129"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:14:31","slug":"the-bretal-foundation-announces-a-monastery-a-sea-of-stories-an-exhibition-on-the-historical-and-artistic-heritage-of-the-monastery-of-oia-and-its-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mosteirodeoia.com\/en\/the-bretal-foundation-announces-a-monastery-a-sea-of-stories-an-exhibition-on-the-historical-and-artistic-heritage-of-the-monastery-of-oia-and-its-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bretal Foundation announces “A Monastery, a sea of stories” an exhibition on the historical and artistic heritage of the Monastery of Oia and its sustainable future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The exhibition will take place from 11 September to 5 October 2024 at the Afundaci\u00f3n headquarters in Vigo. R\u00faa Policarpo Sanz, 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPENING TIMES:<\/strong> Monday to Saturday, 17:30\u201320:30 \/\/ Sundays and public holidays closed
FREE ENTRY<\/strong> (subject to capacity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Monastery, a Sea of Stories\u201d highlights the heritage of the Monastery of Oia, the only Cistercian monastery located on the Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition spans 875 years\u2014from the 12th to the 21st century\u2014revealing, for the first time, unknown episodes from both the Monastery and the history of Galicia itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented in Vigo for the first time, \u201cA Monastery, a Sea of Stories\u201d offers a unique, all-ages experience that explores the grandeur of the Cistercian monastery of Santa Mar\u00eda de Oia (Pontevedra), distinguished by its exceptional heritage value and unique coastal location as the only Cistercian monastery on the Atlantic shoreline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition, an initiative in collaboration with Rodr\u00edguez + Pintos Arquitectos, the Xunta de Galicia, and Afundaci\u00f3n (ABANCA Social Work), takes place at Afundaci\u00f3n\u2019s Vigo venue. It presents, in an in-depth and innovative way, the history of this monument\u2014an essential part of Galicia\u2019s heritage\u2014promoting its historical and artistic value and fostering cultural enrichment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The title \u201cA Monastery, a Sea of Stories\u201d evokes the multiple narratives interwoven around the monastery, reflecting the diversity of accounts associated with it and the depth of its historical legacy. The exhibition presents the Monastery of Oia (a Site of Cultural Interest since 1931) as a focal point of events from the medieval period to the present day, highlighting its architectural significance and its relationship with the surrounding territory. Its legacy is brought to life through this initiative promoted by Grupo MARE\u2014owner of the Monastery since 2004\u2014via the Bretal Foundation, which advocates a management model based on conservation, heritage dissemination, and cultural and territorial value enhancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monastery of Oia: 875 years of history, four narratives, three thematic axes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Designed for diverse audiences, \u201cA Monastery, a Sea of Stories\u201d presents four compelling narratives grounded in rigorous research, enabling both intellectual engagement and an immersive sensory experience through an innovative, interactive approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition explores the Monastery\u2019s past, present, and future and is structured around three thematic and chronological axes: the monastic period (12th\u201319th centuries), the post-monastic period (19th\u201320th centuries), and a final section titled \u201cRebirth\u201d, which presents the future project of the Monastery as a hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free of charge and designed for all audiences, the exhibition spans 875 years of history and reveals a future yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme of activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A parallel programme of events complements and expands on the exhibition content. These activities take place between 11 September and 3 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17\/09 \u2013 19:30 | TALK: The Monastery as inspiration<\/em>
<\/strong>Iria Morgade (writer), Carla Andrade (visual artist), Fran N\u00fa\u00f1ez (Director of the Galician Dramatic Centre) and Julio G\u00f3mez (co-director of Sinsalaudio) will share creative experiences in which the Monastery of Oia has played a decisive role. Moderated by Xo\u00e1n Mart\u00ednez, Director of the Monastery of Oia.
Conference room, Afundaci\u00f3n Vigo (Policarpo Sanz, 26).
Free entry until full capacity.
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18\/09 \u2013 19:30 | OFFICIAL PRESENTATION:<\/strong> Restoration, Rehabilitation and Extension Project of the Monastery of Oia<\/em><\/strong>
With Santiago Pintos (Rodr\u00edguez + Pintos Arquitectos), Sarah Barbar\u00e1 (Head of Cultural Programming, Monastery of Oia) and Xo\u00e1n Mart\u00ednez (Director of the Monastery of Oia). Moderated by Lara Gra\u00f1a (Editor-in-Chief, Faro de Vigo).
A historic moment marking the beginning of a new phase after 20 years of work by the current owners. A unique hospitality project centred on economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Auditorium, Afundaci\u00f3n Vigo (Policarpo Sanz, 26).
Registration required (subject to capacity).

26\/09 \u2013 19:30 | LECTURE: The history of a singular monastery: Santa Mar\u00eda de Oia<\/em><\/strong>
A historical-artistic lecture by Carmen Manso Porto, PhD in Art History, analysing the development of the monastic complex across the centuries, with special attention to spaces such as the Renaissance cloister and 18th-century extensions.
Conference room, Afundaci\u00f3n Vigo (Policarpo Sanz, 26).
Free entry until full capacity.

03\/10 \u2013 19:30 | CEREMONY:<\/strong> 6th Monastery of Oia Recognition Award \u2013 Juan Mart\u00ednez Dom\u00ednguez<\/em><\/strong>
This award, marking the 20th anniversary of the monument\u2019s acquisition, is granted to Juan Mart\u00ednez Dom\u00ednguez (founder of Vasco Gallega, now MARE), who initiated the challenge of restoring the Monastery as a shared heritage asset. The award recognises his contribution and long-term commitment to the only Cistercian monastery on the Atlantic coast.
Conference room, Afundaci\u00f3n Vigo (Policarpo Sanz, 26).
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Credits<\/strong>
Promoted by: Bretal Foundation and Monastery of Oia
Special collaboration: Rodr\u00edguez + Pintos Arquitectos
Supported by: Xunta de Galicia and Afundaci\u00f3n (ABANCA Social Work)
Direction and curatorship: Sarah Barbar\u00e1

Public information
<\/strong>EXHIBITION: \u201cMonastery of Oia. A Monastery, a Sea of Stories\u201d
DATES: 11 September \u2013 5 October 2024
VENUE: Exhibition Hall I, Afundaci\u00f3n Vigo (R\u00faa Policarpo Sanz, 26)
OPENING TIMES: Monday\u2013Saturday, 17:30\u201320:30 \/\/ Sundays and public holidays closed
FREE ENTRY (subject to capacity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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