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The Consortium of Museums presents in Altea works by 11 Valencian artists grouped in the exhibition 'Scenographies of reality'

The director of the Consortium of Museums of the Valencian Community, José Luis Pérez Pont, has presented in Altea the exhibition 'Scenographies of reality' which collects works by 11 Valencian artists of various generations, with different ethnic and stylistic approaches, acquired by the First Vice Presidency and Ministry of Culture and Sport for the 'Contemporary Art of the Generalitat Valenciana' collection.

Pérez Pont was accompanied by the mayor of Altea, Diego Zaragozí Llorens, and the councilor for Culture, Pepa V. Pérez Llorens, and he emphasized in his speech that this exhibition "explores, through a collective look educational and full of nuances, the concepts of space, home and memory as determining elements in the configuration of identity".

Likewise, he pointed out that "the 'Contemporary Art of the Generalitat Valenciana' collection allows us to take a tour throughout the Valencian Community and show the perspective of many of our artists, combining styles and generations" .

"We believe that this growing set of works contributes to enriching our identity as individuals but also as a society, precisely two concepts on which this exhibition pivots", said Pérez Pont.

For her part, the Councilor for Culture of Altea City Council, Pepa V. Pérez Llorens, has highlighted that 'Scenographies of reality' brings together innovative proposals from exceptional artists who, through techniques such as sculpture, painting and video, have engaged in an exciting exercise of exploration. Its ultimate intention is to expand the limits of creativity and generate new ways of understanding the world and the way in which we relate to it".

Of the eleven artists who make up this exhibition, four were born or reside in the province of Alicante: Elena Aguilera, Josep Pedrós i Ginestar, Massimo Pisani and Silvia Sempere.

For their part, Carmen Ortiz, Joan Sebastián, Oliver Johnson, Pepa López Poquet and Rebeca Plana have their place of birth or residence in the province of Valencia, while Laura Palau and Pascual Arnal are from Castellón.

Contemporary Art of the Generalitat Valenciana

The collection to which the works that are part of this exhibition belong began to take shape in 2017, the year since which the Generalitat has acquired more than a hundred works of art without generational guidelines or restrictions thematic, which address issues of our closest society.

Through this initiative, support has been given to the careers of numerous artists born or resident in the Valencian Community, with a balance between men and women, who were included in the process of generating a memory of our time. In this way, through the Consortium of Museums of the Valencian Community, a continuous exhibition activity has been developed throughout the Community.

'Contemporary Art of the Generalitat Valenciana' arises from the need to promote and revitalize the Valencian artistic sector, and to recognize the artists and outstanding pieces that offer a panorama of current contemporary art and represent a valuable long-term heritage legacy .

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Regional overview: steady pre-summer momentum

Across the Costa Blanca, including Benidorm, Altea, L’Alfàs del Pi (Albir), La Nucía and Finestrat, the region is entering a strong early-season phase with increasing visitor numbers, expanding nightlife, and a growing calendar of small cultural and leisure events ahead of the main summer period.

Markets, live music, coastal tourism and community events continue to dominate activity this week, alongside ongoing infrastructure improvements such as new sustainability and mobility projects.

BENIDORM – Markets, nightlife and tourism growth

Weekly street markets in Benidorm remain a key attraction, including Wednesday and Sunday general markets offering food, clothing and local goods.

The Old Town continues to host craft stalls and informal street entertainment, while evening activity is increasing as the summer season approaches.

Live music is now a nightly feature across main entertainment zones, with tribute acts, DJs and bar performances contributing to strong visitor activity.

Tourism officials also note continued preparation for upcoming seasonal events, including the build-up toward traditional spring and early summer festivals.

ALTEA – Culture and coastal leisure

Altea continues to focus on cultural tourism and relaxation, with art galleries, artisan shops and small exhibitions operating throughout the Old Town.

Live acoustic performances and low-key entertainment are taking place across seafront bars, while boat excursions from Altea harbour are operating regular coastal and sunset sailing routes depending on weather conditions.

ALBIR / L’ALFÀS DEL PI – Community events and live music

L'Alfàs del Pi and the Albir area maintain a steady mix of expat and local activity.

Weekly Friday markets remain popular, while Irish pubs and live music venues continue to host regular bands and acoustic performances.

The Casa de Cultura is also hosting community exhibitions, theatre and social events throughout the week.

LA NUCÍA – Sports and weekend activity

La Nucia continues to centre around sports tourism, with its major sports complex hosting training camps and competitive events.

The Sunday rastro flea market remains a key attraction, drawing visitors from across the region.

FINESTRAT – Coastal leisure and markets

Finestrat is experiencing growing beachfront activity as beach bars and restaurants reopen for the warmer season.

Markets in La Cala continue on Tuesdays and Saturdays, offering local produce and artisan goods, while sunset dining and relaxed evening entertainment are becoming more frequent.

VILLAJOYOSA – Culture, coastline and local life

Villajoyosa is experiencing steady early-season activity, supported by its historic old town, colourful seafront and growing cultural tourism offer.

Local markets and small artisan trading continue throughout the week, while the seafront promenade is seeing increased footfall as warmer weather returns.

The town also maintains its reputation for traditional fishing heritage, chocolate production history, and quiet beach tourism, offering a more relaxed contrast to nearby resort centres.

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE – Benidorm EV expansion

Alongside tourism growth, Benidorm is also continuing its sustainability rollout, including new electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Levante area as part of its broader mobility and climate strategy.

The project forms part of EU-backed funding aimed at supporting low-emission transport across major Mediterranean destinations.

REGIONAL SUMMARY

Benidorm: busiest hub with nightlife, markets and entertainment growth
Altea: cultural, scenic and relaxed
Albir / L’Alfàs del Pi: balanced social and live music scene
La Nucía: sports-led and residential
Finestrat: beach-focused and seasonal lifestyle
Villajoyosa: coastal heritage, relaxed tourism and local culture

The Costa Blanca continues its gradual transition into peak tourist season, with activity levels rising steadily across all major towns.

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