The Thyssen will participate in the Pride with a float inspired by the work ‘Free Horse Race’, by Géricault

He Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will participate for the third consecutive year in the state demonstration of LGTBIQ+ Pridein Madrid, on July 6, with its own float inspired by the painting ‘Free Horse Race’ by Théodore Géricault.

In this way, the art gallery, as stated in a press release, will celebrate inclusion, diversity and respect, making its motto ‘the museum for everyone’ its bannerThe initiative is part of the special edition, the twentieth, of the Versiona Thyssen young art competition.

On this occasion, The artistic direction was carried out by the duo Los Bravú, formed by Andrea Gómez and Diego Omil.The artists have been collecting small details from some of the museum’s works, such as plants and birds, but have chosen as their central piece of inspiration the painting by Théodore Géricault, painted around 1817.

The work represents a spirited, winning horse, covered by a green and gold cloth tied with a girth, and driven energetically by a groom who holds a yellow flag, dressed in the traditional Roman style and who triumphantly parades the winning animal of the Barberi competition around the circuit.

The Bravus have chosen Géricault’s horse as a symbol of freedom and they have adapted the work by multiplying the presence of this animal, which embodies the idea of ​​emancipation, an existence where nature and being are in perfect harmony.

“The float design seeks to capture the essence of what Pride represents: diversity, inclusion and celebration.“We are thrilled to once again be part of this initiative that unites art, culture and such a powerful message of equality,” said the Marketing Director of the Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza, Carolina Fábregas.