Inside the Biblioteca Nacional de España, a major exhibition traces four decades of work by costume and set designer Pedro Moreno, a National Theatre Award winner recognised with several Max and Goya awards. Pro domo sua follows his path from 1960s haute couture to designing for theatre, dance and film.
What it is
Curated by Moreno himself, the exhibition unfolds in the library's Sala Hipóstila and is organised jointly by the Biblioteca Nacional de España and the Museo Nacional de Artes Escénicas. Sketches, costumes, set designs and archival documents chart his creative process, from early work in fashion under the influence of designer Elio Berhanyer to his later career shaping the look of stage and screen productions.
The show is structured around key milestones in Moreno's artistic development rather than a strict chronology, tracing how his visual language evolved across theatre, dance and film. Video testimonials from figures including director José Carlos Plaza, singer and actress Ana Belén, choreographer Víctor Ullate and actress Emma Suárez offer perspectives on his influence within Spanish performing arts.
The Biblioteca Nacional holds part of Moreno's own archive, donated by the designer, which makes the venue itself part of the exhibition's narrative.
Why it's worth attending
Pro domo sua is guided by Moreno's own account of his career rather than an outside curator's narrative, giving visitors direct access to how he interprets his own body of work. It draws together over half a century of design work, from early haute couture pieces to costumes made for some of Spain's best-known theatre, dance and film productions, in a single themed exhibition rather than scattered across separate archives.
Practical info
Entry is on a first-come basis with no online booking. Capacity in the exhibition space is limited to 31 people at a time. The exhibition is held in the library's Sala Hipóstila, inside the main Biblioteca Nacional building on Paseo de Recoletos.
FAQ
Is the Pedro Moreno exhibition at the Biblioteca Nacional free?
Yes, admission to Pro domo sua. Arte teatral y cinematográfico is free. Capacity in the exhibition hall is limited to 31 visitors at a time, and entry is not bookable online.
What are the opening hours for the Pedro Moreno exhibition?
The exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
How long does the Pedro Moreno exhibition run?
Pro domo sua runs from 23 July 2026 to 10 January 2027 at the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid.
Who curated the Pedro Moreno exhibition at the Biblioteca Nacional?
The exhibition was curated by Pedro Moreno himself, the National Theatre Award winning costume and set designer whose work it presents, alongside the Biblioteca Nacional de España and the Museo Nacional de Artes Escénicas.
What can visitors see at the Pedro Moreno exhibition?
The show displays sketches, costumes, set designs and archival material from Moreno's career, spanning his early years in 1960s haute couture to his later work in theatre, dance and film, alongside video testimonials from figures including Ana Belén and Víctor Ullate.
