Daniel Rico

Daniel Rico is a Spanish historian and professor of Art History at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, born in 1969. He specializes in medieval art, heritage, and museology, and is recognized for his critical examination of monuments and their societal meanings. In his recent work, '¿Quién teme a Francisco Franco?', Rico explores the changing perceptions of monuments in the context of historical memory, addressing contemporary movements for social justice and the ongoing debates surrounding the legacy of figures such as Franco and Columbus. He argues that monuments serve as expressions of power and are often contested spaces reflecting the complexities of collective memory and identity.