What’s being screened
The film «John Wilson: La historia del hormigón» (2026) explores the relationship between architecture, urbanism, and social critique through the satirical artistic movement pormishuevismo, created by Erik Harley. Part of IVAM’s Sessió Expandida cycle, the film humorously and ironically examines property speculation, construction excesses, and urban "eyesores" in Spain.
Who’s presenting the event
Erik Harley, researcher, communicator, and artist specialising in urban studies, will introduce the screening and moderate the post-film discussion. Harley is best known for his work on pormishuevismo—a satirical concept denouncing architectural excesses—and for works such as Pormishuevismo: Rutas por la España del ladrillo and De pelotazo en pelotazo: Salseo, despilfarro y pormishuevismo en el fútbol español. He also collaborates on Radio 5’s Fin de mes programme.
Format and duration
The session includes the film screening followed by a public discussion, with no intermission. According to IVAM, the event is part of the Sessió Expandida cycle, which aims to transform the museum into a space for interdisciplinary dialogue between cinema, visual arts, and contemporary practices. The curation is handled by Las Entendidas, a collective promoting "horizontal and accessible" debates.
Access and requirements
Admission is free and does not require prior booking, though seating at CinemaIVAM Centre Julio González is limited. Find out how to get there on the IVAM (Institut Valencià d’Art Modern) venue page.
