The Municipal Museum of Algeciras is currently hosting the exhibition of fantastic illustrations titled 'terror a trazos', created by artist José Carmona. This exhibition is part of the programming for the International Festival of Fantastic and Horror Arts, known as 'Algeciras Fantástika 2026'.
The show was inaugurated by Pilar Pintor, the first deputy mayor and cultural delegate, and will be open to the public until 26 November. Among the attendees at the opening were Ángel Gómez, the festival director; José Carmona, the illustrator; Rafael Jiménez Camino, the director of the Municipal Museum of Algeciras; and councillors Francisco Fernández, Ana María Jarillo Rueda, and Francisco José Martínez Jiménez.
'Terror a trazos' features a collection of illustrations dedicated to classic horror film monsters, created using a technique that combines black charcoal and coloured pencils. Through these works, Carmona pays tribute to some of the most iconic creatures of the genre, offering a unique artistic interpretation of characters that are integral to the cinematic horror landscape.
Pintor emphasised the multidisciplinary nature of Algeciras Fantástika, stating that “this event goes far beyond cinema, encompassing other artistic disciplines such as painting, photography, literature, music, and dance, among others, allowing the fantastic and horror genres to be approached from various perspectives.” She also reaffirmed the town hall's commitment to this cultural initiative, saying, “we will continue to work to ensure that this festival keeps growing and consolidating as a benchmark in the field of fantastic and horror arts.”
