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 Halley will present unpublished pieces designed specifically for the venue, forming a set consisting of a huge mural work that contrasts with a collection of very unique small format.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.