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Hell According to Rodin
Have you still not visited our exhibition in Barcelona? Come and discover how this icon of 19th century art was created.
Until 28 January, at the Fundación MAPFRE Casa Garriga Nogués exhibition hall in Barcelona, you can visit the exhibition dedicated to the work of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, and specifically how The Gates of Hell developed over time.
Nicholas Nixon
On 14 September we open the doors to Spain’s first major retrospective dedicated to the work of the photographer Nicholas Nixon. More than 200 photographs give us an insight into the life and career of this great North American artist.
What are the most dangerous months for driving during pregnancy?
Provided you take the proper precautions, driving while pregnant can be perfectly safe for both mother and baby.
A society that saves lives. The European Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day
We could, at any time in life, find ourselves in an emergency situation, in which a person close to us might be suffering cardiorespiratory arrest. At this crucial moment, it is vitally important to know what to do.
This is what happens when traveling in the back seats without taking the appropriate safety measures
Children under 135 cm travel with child restraint systems in the rear seats (except in certain circumstances), and adults and those taller than 135 cm wearing a seat belt.
The importance of the Top Tether in child restraint systems
The Top Tether is a safety device in ISOFIX-based child restraint systems and it is the third point of anchorage.
Portraits exhibition from our photography collection in 360º!
Did you miss our Portraits exhibition in Madrid? Don’t worry, we are offering a short guided tour with Carlos Gollonet, our photography curator who is responsible for the show. In 360º! You decide how to view it.
Traveling with a child seat on the school bus
Most of the injuries caused bus accidents, whether a school bus or any other type of bus, are due to not using a seat belt.
Renewing your child car seat and choosing the right one
The time has come to change your child car seat and you are not sure what to look for or what you should take into account in order to choose the most appropriate seat for your child?
What is the penalty for traveling with a child without a child car seat?
The failure to install and use a child restraint system is a serious offence which carries a 200 euro fine and the removal of three points from your driving license.
Show us your interpretation of #ElMundoEsBello on Instagram
What is your vision of the world? Inspired by our exhibition on Albert Renger-Patzsch, we are launching #ElMundoEsBello on Instagram.
How to adjust a seat belt to a child
As seat belts are designed for adults, children need to be “boosted” or “elevated” to ensure they are properly protected.
Infographic on how to install ISOFIX child seats
This infographic tells you all you need to know about the ISOFIX system. Get the answers to all your questions about how to install a child seat featuring this system.
Where in the car should the child seat be installed?
Many queries can arise when it comes to installing a child restraint system. The most common question is where to place the child car seat.
Fundación MAPFRE wins an award for its ‘Juntos Somos Capaces’ project
The program ‘Juntos Somos Capaces’ (Together We Can) developed by Fundación MAPFRE, whose main objective is to promote the integration into the labor market of people with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses, was a prizewinner in the Institutional category of the Fundación Randstad Awards. Since 2010, 2,654 people in this situation have found work. Fundación MAPFRE works every day to continue breaking down barriers.
3,2,1… Action!
Memorize three initials that save lives: PAS, ‘Proteger, Avisar y Socorrer’ (Protect, Advise, Assist). Using the correct protection, following the rules of the road and providing prompt and appropriate assistance in the event of a traffic accident can make all the difference. All together we will achieve Goal Zero! Save lives. It is not an impossible challenge.
Can a child get carsick when facing backwards?
Among the reasons for changing the orientation of the child restraint system from rear-facing to forward-facing is child motion sickness.