September 19 – December 17 Antonin Artaud (1896 – 1948) was a key figure in the avant-garde art scene after World War II. His work ranges from theater to poetry through visual art. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (Calle Santa Isabel, 52) will house an exhibition devoted to the work of the French author including works
Ending Monday, September 17. – Exhibition “Clara De Orestes-Realism & Angel Collado-Hyperrealism” is a series of paintings that reflect reality through techniques that make it difficult to distinguish the photograph from the painting. Angel Collado, hyper-realistic painter, known for his paintings of reflections, still life, urban scenes, achieved with oil painting and frame the same
The German artist Rosemarie Trockel has gained international popularity for a multifaceted practice encompassing painting, sculpture, video, and drawing. Issues including a concern with natural history, the creative expression of diverse species, and the representation and role of women in contemporary culture fuel her work. A Cosmos—a world shaped by Trockel’s ideas and affinities—is presented
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 Bavaria) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker and one of the founders “The Bridge”, a key group leading to the foundation of Expressionism in 20th-century art. He volunteered for the army in WWI, but was soon discharged after suffering a breakdown. In 1933, his work was marked as “corrupt” by the Nazis and
Madrid will be celebrating International Museum Day this Friday, May 18 with free admission to many wonderful museums around Madrid. It is the 35th anniversary of this event, which is promoted by the International Council of Museums. The theme this year is “Museums in a Changing World. New Challenges, New Inspirations.” In honor of this
