"Art is something wonderful and inclusive, everyone can enjoy a work, it depends on the sensitivity of each person and the training received". This was emphasized by Antonio López, painter and sculptor, Prince of Asturias and Prince of Viana Culture Award winner, at the presentation to alumni of the new postgraduate building of the University of Navarra in Madrid.

The artist participated in a colloquium with the Vice Chancellor of the University, María Iraburu, moderated by the director of the Madrid campus, Ángel J. Gómez Montoro, which was attended by more than 1,000 graduates from all the faculties.

The dialogue between the painter and the scientist has dealt with the relationship between truth, art and science. According to Antonio López, "there can be no beauty without truth, nor truth without beauty". He added that art and science make a good combination and are "an act of service to others". In his opinion, art can encourage others, and become "a small refuge from the difficulties of life".

For Professor Iraburu, scientists and artists share many things in common: "We seek reality and are fascinated by the world around us. In our time, she said, "society, especially young people, demands that truth, beauty and science be identified.

Alumni Building: a meeting place and a place for graduate education

Before the colloquium, the Rector of the University of Navarra, Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero, spoke to present the history and development of the center up to this new campus. He explained that everything the University has achieved so far is due to three reasons: an educational project based on the great Christian ideals, the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of more than 5,000 employees, and, finally, the alumni. As for the latter, being an Alumni, the Rector insisted, is "a lifelong commitment" and many contribute in different ways: contributing money for scholarships, helping recent graduates in their search for employment or contributing to research projects.

For his part, the director of the Madrid campus, Ángel J. Gómez Montoro, pointed out that the building is called Alumni in honor of the alumni, who have a new meeting place and postgraduate training center, open to all professionals from different sectors. The new campus, located at 3, Marquesado de Santa Marta Street, aims to promote cross-cutting encounters between the different disciplines of knowledge and the professional world. The building will host nine master's degrees, advanced training programs and continuing education activities, in addition to being the new headquarters of the ISEM Fashion Business School.