Speaker Series

The ISIE Speaker Series aims to share and support exposition scholarship across disciplines and to provide the opportunity to connect with each other on a regular basis.

All Speaker Series lectures are free and open to the public! They are held online via Zoom.

Tracing the Legacy of the Ibero-American Exposition on the Road to 2029

by Amparo Graciani, University of Seville

April 22, 2025
1 PM EDT / 10 AM PDT / 10 AM MDT / 6 PM BST / 7 PM CEST

This event is free, open to the public, and will be held online via Zoom.

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About the Lecture

Art historian Amparo Graciani will explore the history, impact, and legacy of the Ibero-American Exposition in Seville (1929-1930), an event that transformed the city. Originally conceived in 1909, the exposition aimed to restore Seville’s prestige and address urban challenges. The talk will highlight key figures, including architect Aníbal González, who shaped its iconic regionalist style. It also examines the exposition’s role in urban development, international relations, and cultural advancements. As Seville approaches the centenary of the exposition in 2029, the discussion emphasizes ongoing efforts to preserve its architectural heritage and foster renewed ties with Ibero-America through research and public engagement.

Amparo Graciani is an art historian and Professor of Construction History in the Higher Technical School of Building Engineering at the University of Seville. She specializes in historical construction techniques, archaeological analysis, and heritage restoration. Since 1987, she has studied the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition of Seville, the focus of her 1993 doctoral thesis. She is currently promoting research on the event ahead of its 2029 centennial.