Exhibition designed by Elche studio Rocamora. The Alicante Archaeological Museum has become the most visited museum in the region, recording over 280,000 visits during a ten-month run. The Deputy for Culture, Juan de Dios Navarro, called the project a clear demonstration of the Alicante Provincial Council’s commitment to turning a bold concept into a reality. The exhibition was organized by the provincial authority through the CV MARQ Foundation with MARQ, and it benefited from the support of the Asisa and La Caixa foundations.
Warriors of Xi’an, Emporia Gold award for exhibition designs at MARQ
This latest recognition was collected by the director of the CV-MARQ Foundation in Madrid, Jose Alberto Cortes, and by the museographic design lead, Angel Rocamora. In addition to this prize, the project had already earned the second prize from the Association of Andalusian Museologists and Museographers (AMMA) at the Expone Awards 2023 for the best national exhibition project. It was also celebrated as the Alicante of the Year 2023 by Cope-Alicante, with a special award presented in November 2023. Further details about the ceremony will be shared at a future event at ADDA on February 15.
Encapsulated warriors
The Emporia awards for 2023 highlight creativity, innovation, and excellence in the design of temporary structures. For the Xi’an warriors, the jury emphasized the staging of terracotta sculptures housed in circular glass capsules with a mirrored ceiling. This arrangement lets visitors experience a 360-degree tour that reveals fine details, polychrome finishes, hair, clothing, and faces up close. The Xi’an warriors are legendary figures created more than two thousand two hundred years ago to accompany the First Emperor Qin on his journey to the afterlife, a story that continues to captivate audiences today.
Awards
Emporia recognizes national excellence in the design of temporary structures. The awards are organized by the College of Interior Designers and Decorators of Catalonia and Veredictas Internacional, with the support of the General Council of the Official Colleges of Decorators and Interior Designers of Spain, the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Etsab of Barcelona, and multiple professional associations in the sector. The recognition involves tents and temporary facilities, the Spanish Association of Fairs (AFE), Fefic, the Association of Associated Spanish Event Agencies, and the Barcelona Marketing Club.