Benetússer unveils 'Transferencias' collage commemorating flood's impact

Rossi Aguilar's award-winning artwork honors photographic legacy lost in the DANA, now displayed in Benetússer.

Generic image of a large photographic collage about the flood, displayed on the facade of a municipal building.
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Generic image of a large photographic collage about the flood, displayed on the facade of a municipal building.

The municipality of Benetússer has unveiled 'Transferencias', a photographic collage by Rossi Aguilar, highlighting the aftermath of the October 29, 2024 flood.

Since last Friday, the facade of the municipal building Nou Espai on Camí Nou avenue features 'Transferencias'. This 8x6 meter photographic collage by Venezuelan researcher Rossi Aguilar serves as a reminder of the photographic heritage affected by the flood, joining other works like Escif's mural ‘La memòria de l’aigua’ and NEA's monument ‘Unió’.
The creative proposal, a winner of the 2025 Mostra Art Públic award from the Universitat de València, stems from the 'Salvem les fotos' project, aimed at protecting the visual legacy of affected families. The artist drew inspiration from the analog photographic records of the families of painter José Estellés and Amparo Gil Andrés for this collective piece.
The presentation event was attended by the Mayor of Benetússer, Eva Sanz, accompanied by councilors Engracia Arias and Ana Martín, as well as the artist Rossi Aguilar and representatives from the families and the 'Salvem les fotos' project.

"For Benetússer, it is an honor to have a work that remembers the painful loss of so many neighbors, while also highlighting the great work of countless professionals dedicated to rescuing invaluable memories for so many affected families."

Eva Sanz · Mayor of Benetússer
The 'Transferencias' artwork, previously exhibited at the UV's Faculty of Geography and History and the cloister of the Castell d'Alaquàs, will be permanently displayed in Benetússer. In addition to explanatory panels, citizens can access further information via a QR code.