Last Sixena artwork removed from Lleida
‘The Virgin Mary’ was the only piece that remained in Catalonia after the disputed items were transferred to the Spanish region of Aragon in December
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Catalan administration appeals Sixena artworks’ removal
Catalan institutions and museums demand the pieces to be returned to Barcelona and Lleida
The year in 10 images
From the mass demonstration in favor of hosting refugees to the independence declaration, it has been one of the most intense years ever in Catalonia
Catalan administration files appeal to return Sixena artworks to Lleida
Spanish Culture minister asks to withdraw the appeal and says that it’s been done without his consent
‘Removal of artworks could have been done better’ says museum head
Director of Lleida museum responds to criticism from Aragon president that some pieces arrived “damaged”
Sixena works of art arrive in Aragon
Van containing disputed pieces reaches monastery at 3.30pm under police escort
Catalan parties say Sixena works of art removal is a “humiliation”
Political groups reject the removal of Sixena works of art, while Spanish president says judicial decision must be respected
Sixena works of art removed from Museum of Lleida
‘Thieves’ is one of the most heard chants by protesters during the operation
Spanish police starts removing works of art in the middle of the night
Confrontation between police officers and protesters over the removal of the disputed Sixena pieces
Relocation could “put in danger” Sixena artworks, say Catalan art museums
In a joint manifesto, the directors of 16 museums criticized the removal of the pieces ordered for Monday next week
Relocation could “put in danger” Sixena artworks, say Catalan art museums
In a joint manifesto, the directors of 16 museums criticized the removal of the pieces ordered for Monday next week
Removal of Sixena artworks to proceed as if it was a “borrowing,” says museum director
“People will mobilize to express their opposition in a civic, peaceful and respectful way,” says platform in Lleida
Day four of campaign and artworks dispute enters debate
Most parties had an opinion to voice over Sixena art, with independence and Article 155 also being major topics
Spanish police authorized to use “force” in removal of disputed Sixena artworks
Judge gives permission for Guardia Civil agents to enter Museum of Lleida from midnight December 11
Lleida museum workers “worried” about possible Sixena artworks removal
Employees from the Museum of Lleida claim Madrid’s direct rule over Catalonia “slows down” cultural activity and demand release of Catalan leaders