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So…. what can you see in a painting by Miro?

So…. what can you see in a painting by Miro?

Each week we propose one of Miró’s works of art the children at home can discover all the magic hidden in his paintings. Encourage your children to express their emotions in a drawing and participate in our contest #DrawMiró.

Wherever you are, we’re beside you

Wherever you are, we’re beside you

Our mission is to work to improve people’s lives. Caring, trying to ensure health and safety, filling the world with culture and knowledge. That is why these days, more than ever, we want to accompany you.

In view of COVID-19, three precautionary measures and a lot of common sense

In view of COVID-19, three precautionary measures and a lot of common sense

The declaration of the expansion of the COVID-19 coronavirus as a pandemic has triggered the concern of citizens around the world. But the data on its mortality rate puts its severity into perspective. In view of the expansion of this coronavirus, one must be well informed, adopt the simple precautionary measures (PDF 395 KB) that we propose and to remain calm.

An opportunity for 26 promising projects

An opportunity for 26 promising projects

26 semi-finalist projects with exciting and inspiring proposals will participate in the third edition of our Social Innovation Awards. These initiatives, which propose effective solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges of our society, now have the opportunity shine.

The submarine effect

The submarine effect

We are very aware of the importance of wearing a seat belt whenever we travel in a vehicle, but we do not realize the effects that wearing it inappropriately may have on us. Did you know that if you are wearing a loose or poorly adjusted belt during a collision, you could slide underneath and hit the steering wheel or the ground?This situation is called the submarine effect and in children it can have fatal consequencess.

We need to take urgent measures!

We need to take urgent measures!

The results of the report carried out by the European Transport Safety Council are devastating. The numbers of pedestrians and cyclists dying on the roads remains extremely high and this trend is showing no signs of abating. It is therefore imperative to take measures that ensure sustainable mobility models where the most vulnerable users can travel in safety.

We need you. Vote for us

We need you. Vote for us

Three and a half minutes is not much time to summarize all the work we do in collaboration with the Boston Children’s Hospital to prevent childhood accidents. But we have achieved it. Vote for the video that we have submitted in order to take part in the Boston Center for Corporate Citizenship Film Festival.

Education on road safety and mobility is a right

Education on road safety and mobility is a right

A European study, which Fundación MAPFRE has collaborated on, is offering us 17 keys that should be implemented to ensure that all European citizens, especially children and young people, receive a high-quality education on road safety and mobility issues.

Being a volunteer changes lives

Being a volunteer changes lives

What motivates Fundación MAPFRE’s volunteers? United by the same way of thinking and feeling, they are driven by a desire to improve the world around them and to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged in society. With our work, everyone wins.

Imagine, build, fly

Imagine, build, fly

Who has never dreamed of flying a kite? Play with the wind and feel the freedom of watching your kite sail through the sky. On International Kite Day we recommend you relive those feelings. Build your own kite, share it with your loved ones and fly up and away!

Year 2020. Pure art.

Year 2020. Pure art.

Auguste Rodin, Alberto Giacometti, Leonora Carrington, Carlos Pérez Siquier, Lee Friedlander, Richard Learoyd, Paul Strand, Garry Winogrand and Bill Brandt are the main characters of our exhibition program.

New year, new health

New year, new health

If you have made a list of new year’s resolutions for 2020 and among them are plans to eat a balanced diet, to take care of yourself inside and out, to distance yourself from toxic people and situations in your life and to do regular exercise, we can help you.

This Christmas, come and enjoy art

This Christmas, come and enjoy art

At Fundación MAPFRE we want you to enjoy art this Christmas, to give yourself a special moment by visiting our exhibitions in Madrid or Barcelona. Surround yourself with photography and painting, share it with your family and loved ones, or dedicate it to yourself. Give yourself the time to discover.

We chat to Eamonn Doyle and Niall Sweeney

We chat to Eamonn Doyle and Niall Sweeney

The photographer Eamonn Doyle will reveal his more personal side in a conversation wtih Niall Sweeney. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the world of this Irish artist.