Vanesa Rodríguez-Galindo

Cultural and visual historian specializing in urban studies, print cultures in Spain and Latin America, transnationalism, and women's studies; author of Madrid on the Move: Feeling Modern and Visually Aware in the Nineteenth Century (Manchester UP, 2021) and a professor at Florida International University.

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Nov 8, 2025 • 55min

Vanesa Rodríguez-Galindo, "Madrid on the Move: Feeling Modern and Visually Aware in the Nineteenth Century" (Manchester UP, 2021)

Vanesa Rodríguez-Galindo, a cultural historian and expert in urban studies, delves into 19th-century Madrid's transformation. She discusses how modernization influenced visual culture, with advancements in print media reshaping identity and societal norms. The rise of illustrated periodicals dazzled readers, showcasing social interactions and urban life. Rodríguez-Galindo contrasts Madrid's adaptations to French influence while highlighting the city's unique identity. Engaging in public space and the role of migrants, she reflects on how the past resonates with today's digital connectivity and cultural imagery.

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