18 Apr, 03:30··

Man Builds Lorca Altar, Seeks Forgiveness

El País

Miguel Poveda is obsessed with the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. He found inspiration for his album cover by chance. He built an altar to Lorca in his home.

Miguel Poveda, a resident of Barcelona, developed a strong interest in the work of Federico García Lorca. He discovered a connection to Lorca when he found an album cover idea by chance. This led him to visit Granada, where Lorca lived as a child. Poveda created an altar in his home using books as part of this connection. He seeks forgiveness from Lorca through this altar.

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Highlights

Barcelona Man's Lorca Obsession

Miguel Poveda of Barcelona describes his intense fascination with Federico García Lorca.

Album Cover Inspiration

He found inspiration for his album cover through a chance discovery.

Lorca's Childhood Home

Poveda discovered Lorca’s childhood home in Granada.

Altar Built for Forgiveness

He built an altar with Lorca’s books to seek forgiveness.

Granada as a Cultural Center

Granada is now a cultural center dedicated to Federico García Lorca.

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