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Theater critic and cultural journalist Joan Anton Benach (Villafranca del Penedes, 1936) He died yesterday afternoon, he confirmed Free theatre. Benach was theater critic at El Correo Catalán – from 1966 to 1979 – and then continued at La Vanguardia from 1985 to 2015. He was also delegate for cultural services to the Barcelona City Council between 1979 and 1983, where he promoted the theater's ambitious program of exhibitions and revitalization. Museums to revitalize Greek programming and bring international figures such as Peter Brook to the Mercat de les Flors. “He was a key figure in our sector and in the culture of the city, and a patron of the Teatre Lliure Foundation since its inception,” recalls Lliure.
In 1985, Joan Anton Benach was curator of the exhibition Catalonia, Spain's Factory, and the following year he founded and ran the magazine Barcelona, Mediterranean City (1986-2006), which sought to update thinking about the region. Benach was also one of the initiators of the Catalan TVE circuit, directing programs such as Tot Art (1976-1979). As a scholar, he published an autobiography of J. Hernandez Piguanand articles about Mayakovsky, GMD Sagara And Catalan theater after the war. He won the award Joan Santamaria Novel in 1979 AD Heron dance.
“A key figure of Barcelona culture”
“Joan Anton Benach, one of the main figures of Barcelona's culture, has passed away. We owe him the motivation of the Greek festival and unforgettable moments such as the arrival of Peter Brook at the future Mercat de les Flors. Rest in peace,” said the Mayor of Barcelona. Jaume Colbonein a tweet on Twitter.
Joan Anton Benach, one of the key figures in Barcelona's culture, has died. To Him we owe a motive @grecfestivalbcn And unforgettable moments like Peter Brook's arrival at the futuristic Mercat de les Flors.
rest in peace. ❤️
– Jaume Colboni (@jaumecolboni) February 11, 2024
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