Ernest Urtasun

Ernest Urtasun is the current Minister of Culture in Spain. He is in the news due to several recent decisions and events related to his ministry. Most notably, he has rejected the possibility of temporarily relocating Picasso's 'Guernica' to the Guggenheim Bilbao, citing the need to prioritize the painting's protection based on technical advice. He is also involved in the restitution of artwork seized during the Franco regime to two parishes in Guadalajara. Additionally, his ministry is overseeing the process of extinguishing the Francisco Franco Foundation, a move aimed at protecting the dignity of victims of the dictatorship. These actions highlight Urtasun's role in shaping cultural policy, managing national heritage, and addressing historical injustices.