Exhibition: Alice’s adventures under ground
The exhibition “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground. History of a Tale” arrives in Guadix through the collaboration of the City Council and the Provincial Council of Granada. Inaugurated on Tuesday, May 5th, in the exhibition hall of the Mira de Amescua Theatre, the show can be visited free of charge until May 26, 2026, as part of the World Book Day celebrations. A unique opportunity to discover the intimate and surprising origin of Lewis Carroll’s most famous tale.
What is the exhibition about?
“Alice’s Adventures Under Ground. History of a Tale” traces, through photographs, documents, and bibliographic editions, the surprising journey of a story born almost as a game. That tale improvised by Lewis Carroll for a young girl named Alice Liddell during a boat trip on the Thames would eventually become one of the most influential works in world literature.
Beyond its documentary value, the exhibition invites us to rediscover the origin of this classic from an intimate and human perspective, reminding us that even the greatest works are sometimes born from a simple act of imagination.
“That tale improvised by Lewis Carroll for Alice Liddell would eventually become one of the most influential works in world literature.”
The Curators: Leonor Solans and Eugenio Ocaña
The exhibition is curated by artists Leonor Solans and Eugenio Ocaña, who will also offer arranged guided tours for groups and educational centers. To enjoy these special visits, it is necessary to contact the Culture Department of the Guadix City Council in advance.
Leonor Solans
Eugenio Ocaña
What will you find in the exhibition?
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Images documenting the historical and personal context in which the story was born, including portraits of Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell.
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Manuscripts, letters, and archival materials that reveal the intimate history behind the most famous tale of Victorian literature.
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A selection of historical and contemporary editions of Alice that shows the editorial and visual evolution of the work over the centuries.
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The curators themselves will lead arranged tours for school and educational groups. Contact the City Council’s Culture Area to book.
Guadix celebrates World Book Day with literature and art
With this exhibition, Guadix joins the World Book Day celebrations with a proposal that combines literature and art, bringing the public closer to the fascinating origin of a story that has transcended generations. An initiative that proves living culture has no age limit: it is for the general public and, especially, for the younger generation.
The Councilor for Culture, Encarni Pérez, along with the exhibition curators, encourages all citizens to enjoy this initiative, with special attention to educational centers, for which personalized tours with the authors are offered.
Educational Centers
To arrange guided tours with curators Leonor Solans and Eugenio Ocaña, schools and educational institutions must contact the Culture Area of the Guadix City Council in advance.
May 5 to 26 · Free Entry
Visit it at the Mira de Amescua Theatre
Exhibition Hall · Open during scheduled theatre events and performances
Schools: contact the City Council Culture Area
Organized by
Guadix City Council — Department of Culture (Encarni Pérez)
Provincial Council of Granada
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