Barcelona ‘92 images. The Olympic work.

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This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Olympic Games, generally considered a turning point in Barcelona’s global image. The games were a resounding success due to the collaborative effort of political representatives, institutions, companies, cultural and sports entities, and thousands of volunteers across the city and country. The silver anniversary offers the city an opportunity to revisit the values linked to the games: solidarity, peace, respect, an effort-based culture, the pursuit of excellence, and fair play. The anniversary will be celebrated through a series of events throughout the year, including this photography exhibition. Until September 26th, a selection of the most memorable images from the games will be on display in the Espai Mercè Sala, an exhibition hall located inside Diagonal metro station. The EFE photojournalist agency, which has an archive of 16 million photos from the Games, has organised the exhibition, selecting 120 images to display. Of these, 92 are of the Olympic Games, whilst the rest portray historical sporting moments in the city over the years.

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