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Esotericism in Art
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This, my second essay, was the first book that I ever donated to a charitable institution. In this case to two of them, for want of one: RED (Association of Psycho-Social Support to HIV-Infection Sick People and HIV-positive) and F.A.S.E. (Anti-Aids Foundation Spain). It was the first book donated to the fight against AIDS in Spain and one of the first in the world. The donation was made in all countries and languages, always to the same cause. |
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The book speaks of my two great loves; esotericism and all forms of art, and their interrelation. |
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Multiple presentations where held, enjoying the solidarity and support of friends, great people of the cultural life, and the press. |
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I had the most valuable collaboration of two great friends of mine. Victoria de los Ángeles wrote the prologue and gave charity concerts in several of the presentations. Agatha Ruiz de la Prada designed the book's cover and travelled around half of Spain with Victoria and me presenting the book. |
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In the presentations I counted among others with H.R.H. Kubrat of Bulgaria (Doctor), Mr. Alberto Ruiz Gallardón (at the time spokesman of the Popular Parliamentary Group at the Senate), Professor of Ethics and Philosopher Javier Sádaba, the great pianist Joaquín Achúcarro. In the last presentation, closing the Buñol festival, the soprano Adriana Molina took part, and the gala was presented by Victoria Vera and me. |
Program of the presentation on Monday May 9th, 1994
at the Royal Hall in Madrid's Casino.
Program of the Barcelona presentation, that was done at the
old University's Assembly Hall, where Victoria de los Ángeles was born and where she besides is Doctor Honoris Causa.
There are similar programs from the different cities where Victoria sung
and I simultaneously presented the book, always supported by
Agatha and by personalities of each city that joined us.
Some photos of the Madrid presentation:
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| Part of the presidential table; Agatha, Octavio, Victoria, Alberto Ruiz Gallardón, and Javier Sádaba. | The author between the sculptor Santiago de Santiago and an always caring friend, Maria Teresa Campos. |
A smiling Agatha and me signing for
the great Juan de Ávalos, sculptor and friend,
helped by a lovely Flavia Zarzo.
Bilbao presentation:
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To my right Javier Sádaba and to my left Joaquín Achúcarro and my great friend Carmen Urrestarazu, who was the general coordinator of all the acts. |
Another view of the presidential table.
Among intellectuals and beauties.
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With my dear Javier Sádaba, prologue writer of my first essay
and constant stimulation for me as an author.
Pamplona presentation:
After a magnificent concert of Victoria de los Ángeles at the Gayarre Theatre, we presented the book. Agatha, faithful until exhaustion, was working in Paris and managed to arrive in time.
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| Photo of the presentation table. |
Between Victoria and Agatha. |
Presentation of the book and ending ceremony of the Buñol festival, Valencia.
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| Victoria Vera and me during the
presentation.
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End of the concert before 5000 persons that had to stand the inclemency of the weather. Dazzling Victoria and, the great singer and good friend Adriana Molina beside Buñol's mayor. |