The Michel Mejuto Gallery curates a rotating selection of exhibitions dedicated to twentieth-century and contemporary art. We invite you to explore their current displays and catalogues, which prioritize the cultural contributions of Basque artists and key figures in Spanish modernism. Please check their official channels for the most recent updates on show schedules and opening dates.
An artistic dialogue focused on expressive Basque hand studies.
Explore sketches and charcoal studies by Eduardo Chillida and Nicolás de Lekuona. Learn how these Basque modern artists investigated human gesture through draftsmanship.
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A contemporary sculpture residency project by June Crespo.
Explore the conceptual installation 'Pura vida' by emerging artist June Crespo. The work features a human-scale shelter built from construction materials, contrasting an exotic exterior with an intimate interior.
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Gestural drawings and bronze sculpture exploring human form.
View a selection of expressive Prussian blue drawings by José Antonio Sistiaga that capture the rhythm of the human body. The display is complemented by a bronze nude sculpture from artist Baltasar Lobo.
Sistiaga Exhibition
Fourteen modern paintings and sculptures from private collections.
Trace sixty years of artistic development through the works of twelve modern Basque artists. This presentation features notable paintings and sculptures, highlighting key movements from early twentieth-century painters to vanguard mid-century sculptors at Michel Mejuto Gallery.
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A curated presentation of three notable historical painters.
Examine the dialogue between the works of Iturrino, Losada, and Baroja. Learn more about the artistic styles and historical painterly techniques of these prominent figures. Contact the gallery directly for current visitation policies.
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Pioneering modern art linking Paris and Bilbao
Explore a selection of 28 works including painting, sculpture, and metalwork by Francisco Durrio and his contemporaries. Trace the creative connections formed in Paris that helped shape the modern Basque art scene.
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Discover twenty works of 20th-century painting and sculpture.
View a curated group exhibition that traces artistic connections through a series of thematic dialogues. Discover how different artists, periods, and geographic contexts interact through their physical works.
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A century of Basque works on paper from private collections.
Trace the evolution of regional art through watercolors, drawings, and prints spanning 1870 to 1980. See historically significant pieces by prominent Basque artists, publicly exhibited for the first time.
The Artist's StrokeAn artistic dialogue focused on expressive Basque hand studies.
Explore sketches and charcoal studies by Eduardo Chillida and Nicolás de Lekuona. Learn how these Basque modern artists investigated human gesture through draftsmanship.
View Exhibition DrawingsA contemporary sculpture residency project by June Crespo.
Explore the conceptual installation 'Pura vida' by emerging artist June Crespo. The work features a human-scale shelter built from construction materials, contrasting an exotic exterior with an intimate interior.
View Exhibition DetailsGestural drawings and bronze sculpture exploring human form.
View a selection of expressive Prussian blue drawings by José Antonio Sistiaga that capture the rhythm of the human body. The display is complemented by a bronze nude sculpture from artist Baltasar Lobo.
Sistiaga ExhibitionFourteen modern paintings and sculptures from private collections.
Trace sixty years of artistic development through the works of twelve modern Basque artists. This presentation features notable paintings and sculptures, highlighting key movements from early twentieth-century painters to vanguard mid-century sculptors at Michel Mejuto Gallery.
Exhibition OverviewA curated presentation of three notable historical painters.
Examine the dialogue between the works of Iturrino, Losada, and Baroja. Learn more about the artistic styles and historical painterly techniques of these prominent figures. Contact the gallery directly for current visitation policies.
Exhibition DetailsPioneering modern art linking Paris and Bilbao
Explore a selection of 28 works including painting, sculpture, and metalwork by Francisco Durrio and his contemporaries. Trace the creative connections formed in Paris that helped shape the modern Basque art scene.
Exhibition DetailsDiscover twenty works of 20th-century painting and sculpture.
View a curated group exhibition that traces artistic connections through a series of thematic dialogues. Discover how different artists, periods, and geographic contexts interact through their physical works.
View ExhibitionA century of Basque works on paper from private collections.
Trace the evolution of regional art through watercolors, drawings, and prints spanning 1870 to 1980. See historically significant pieces by prominent Basque artists, publicly exhibited for the first time.
The Artist's Stroke
Exploring 19th-century paintings and European art history
View a curated selection of landscape and figurative paintings at Michel Mejuto Gallery. Trace the creative dialogue and shifting styles of 19th-century artists who shaped the capitals of Rome and Paris.
Rome – Paris Exhibition
A historical retrospective of pioneering Basque modernist art
Explore the versatile career of artist and designer Antonio de Guezala. This showcase features key paintings, illustrations, and historic graphic works highlighting his modernist influence.
Guezala Exhibition
Explore pioneering 20th-century geometric abstraction in Bilbao.
Delve into a retrospective of the Spanish art collective, showcasing twenty-three unique works. Learn about their collaborative approach to painting and sculpture at Bilbao's Michel Mejuto Gallery.
Equipo 57 Exhibition
A curated showcase of abstract Basque printmaking.
Delve into the printmaking practice of Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida. Discover how he translated physical volume and balance into two-dimensional graphic media through technical precision.
Chillida Graphic Works
Celebrating fifty years of the historic Basque art collective
See a curated selection of thirty-two modern paintings and sculptures from private collections. This commemorative exhibition features rare works by founding group members such as Oteiza, Chillida, and Basterretxea.
After |GAUR| Exhibition
Contemporary Spanish landscape photography from emerging artist Carla Andrade.
See a selection of ten photographic works from Carla Andrade's research projects, including Paths to Land and Paisaxe Suspendida. This display highlights the powerful mystery of wild nature and its connection to human subconsciousness.
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Discover contemporary art by young creator Xiu Yuan Yü
Examine the contemporary creations of emerging artist Xiu Yuan Yü. This summer exhibition represents a collaboration with BilbaoArte to support the next generation of creators, offering public and window-viewing access in the gallery.
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Polychrome wooden figures exploring social interactions.
See the first edition of the Open for Holidays program featuring contemporary sculptures by Kiko Miyares. The installation presents a series of human figures that create narrative tension and explore group dynamics within the space.
Kiko Miyares ExhibitionExperience the vibrant Basque artistic heritage and creative showcases.
Immerse yourself in the creative landscape of the Basque Country. Plan your next cultural outing by discovering museum exhibitions in Bilbao. Find diverse art displays, historic retrospectives, and contemporary design showcases across various local institutions.
