Burjassot Hosts Photographic Exhibition of Bonora Ros at Casa de Cultura

The exhibition, open from May 11 to 22, showcases the legacy of one of the municipality's most representative photographers.

Generic image of a library interior with wooden bookshelves and a podium, representing a cultural event.
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Generic image of a library interior with wooden bookshelves and a podium, representing a cultural event.

The Casa de Cultura de Burjassot is hosting an exhibition dedicated to photographer Francisco Bonora Ros, which will be open from May 11 to 22, showcasing his visual legacy of the municipality.

The exhibition, titled Francisco Bonora Ros 1930-2004, compiles the work of one of Burjassot's most prominent photographers during the second half of the 20th century. The inauguration of this exhibition will take place on Monday, May 11, at 7:00 PM.
Born in Valencia in 1930, Bonora moved to Burjassot as a child, and much of his personal and artistic life unfolded there. He was a self-taught photography enthusiast, balancing it with other trades and expanding his training thanks to the support of fellow photographer Vicente Alonso.
The exhibition primarily features images of the local orchard and Burjassot's most emblematic monuments, such as Los Silos and El Castell. Bonora captured these scenes with a distinct sensibility and a special focus on natural light. He also served as the official photographer for the Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel and regularly collaborated with the City Council in covering local festivities and events, in addition to his involvement with the Agrupación Musical Los Silos.
Many of his works were printed in large format to decorate building entrances and shops, demonstrating the affection his work garnered among the public. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the Burjassot of past decades through the lens of one of its visual chroniclers.
The texts accompanying the images have been prepared by Alba Garbín Bonora, based on historical documentation and preserved family accounts. The collection and selection of photographs were carried out by Amparo Bonora Soriano and Alba Garbín Bonora.