Month: September 2024

JAUME PLENSA presents his installation “Mirall” at the Llotja de Palma de Mallorca

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Jaume Plensa inaugurated on September 19 his new installation titled “Mirall” at the emblematic Llotja de Palma de Mallorca, a civil Gothic architecture temple that serves as a backdrop for two monumental sculptures: “Invisible Laura” and “Invisible Rui Rui.” These two impressive hanging heads, made of fine metallic structures, will be on display until February 15, 2025, offering a unique opportunity for art and culture lovers in Palma.

A Silent Dialogue

The protagonists of “Mirall,” “Invisible Laura” and “Invisible Rui Rui,” float suspended in the air, as if defying gravity. These sculptures face each other in a silent dialogue, an invitation to introspection and the contemplation of silence. With their fingers on their lips, both figures evoke stillness amidst the bustle of the modern world, creating a space of pause and reflection.

The Llotja de Palma de Mallorca is an ideal setting. This majestic civil Gothic building, a symbol of Mallorca’s history, enhances the serenity of the work, integrating almost spiritually with the forms and shadows of the sculptures.

Jaume Plensa’s Signature Style

The installation reflects Plensa’s signature style, known for creating works that explore themes like communication, humanity, and silence. With “Mirall,” the artist has encapsulated the essence of introspection in two forms that invite the viewer to a moment of pause.

“PETER HALLEY EN ESPAÑA”. Retrospective at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid

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From October 19th, 2024, to January 19th, 2025, the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid will open its doors to a major retrospective of Peter Halley, in collaboration with galeria SENDA. This monographic exhibition, part of the exhibition program of Blanca and Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza’s collection, features 20 paintings by the New York contemporary classic, from both public and private Spanish collections.

This is the first time since 1992, when the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía dedicated an exhibition to Halley, that Spain has hosted such a comprehensive retrospective of the artist. The exhibition encompasses his production from 1985 to 2024, exploring all stages of Halley‘s career. The selection of works has been carefully curated by Guillermo Solana, artistic director of the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid, and by the artist himself, who has also designed the installation, promising a unique visual and conceptual experience for museum visitors. The exhibition highlights the exceptional reception that Halley‘s work has enjoyed in Spain for almost forty years, presenting twenty large-format works that span his entire career and with which one can observe his evolution over time.

In addition, this exhibition coincides with another show dedicated to Peter Halley at galeria SENDA, on the occasion of more than thirty years of collaboration between the artist and the gallery. Halley will present unpublished pieces designed specifically for the venue, forming a set consisting of a huge mural work that contrasts with a collection of very unique small format. The presentation will take place this December.

Here are some of the works that you will see at the retrospective of the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid.