The mayor of Palencia, Miriam Andrés, has inaugurated the new exhibition season at Fundación Díaz Caneja, which will be open to the public until 17 January. This season includes a noteworthy exhibition of 130 pieces displayed across two themed rooms, providing a century-long overview of artistic creation in the region.
Exhibition themes
The first room, titled 'Territorio en resistencia' (Territory in Resistance), focuses on the construction of landscape. The second room, named 'Ecosistemas de vida en común' (Ecosystems of Shared Life), explores posthumanist thought, which advocates for coexistence among different species as part of a single ecosystem.
Featured artworks
Among the displayed works are notable pieces from the city’s collection, including:
- 'Bodegón de Espigas' by Germán Calvo
- 'Campesino Ibérico' by Luis Alonso Muñoz
- 'Simbiosis' by José Luis Quirce
- 'Maternidad' by Capel
- 'Laderas de Autilla' also by Germán Calvo
Additionally, the exhibition features a video space showcasing 'Your Eyes Will Be An Empty Word' by artist Coco Fusco, which focuses on the memory of AIDS victims and those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic buried on Hart Island, New York.
In the auditorium, visitors can view 'L’Eau Ganga', a documentary by Indian artist Viswanadhan dedicated to the Ganges River. The 'Naturaleza Invitada' (Invited Nature) section highlights the work 'Capricho' by painter Patricia Gadea, while the 'Paisajes Sonoros' (Sound Landscapes) section features a creation by Llorenç Barber inspired by the urban and natural environment of Bochum, Germany.
The exhibition season concludes with the public programme 'España en Tierra. Arquitecturas contemporáneas', promoted by the Made in Tierra Spain association and curated by Àngels Castellanau Visús and Pilar Díez Rodríguez.
