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50th Anniversary of the Faculty of Fine Arts UPV/EHU Exhibition at Juan Manuel Lumbreras Gallery

Discover a curated collective painting exhibition showcasing diverse artworks from ten distinguished female alumni artists.

This celebratory collective showcase honours the legacy of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Leioa, UPV/EHU, marking fifty years since its first graduating class. The exhibition brings together ten notable female artists who graduated from the university, displaying diverse creative styles from precise realism to expressive abstraction. Visitors can experience a wide range of formats, techniques, and procedures that highlight the evolution of contemporary painting.

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Exhibition summary

This collective painting exhibition pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the first graduating class from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Leioa, UPV/EHU. The show features a curated selection of works by ten notable female artists who graduated from the faculty, exploring a range of themes from realism to abstraction.

Curatorial context

The exhibition serves as a commemorative homage to the legacy of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Leioa, UPV/EHU, marking half a century since its inaugural graduating class. By showcasing a variety of formats, techniques, and procedures, the exhibition highlights the creative evolution of ten distinguished Biscayan artists who studied at the institution. The participating artists include Carmen Olabarri, Merche Olabe, Mercedes Truan, Iratxe Larrea, Veva Linaza, Silvia Olabarria, Usoa Fullaondo, Jenni Alvarado, Ana Riaño, and Madalen Pinuaga. Their collective work spans the stylistic spectrum from precise realism to expressive abstraction, offering a comprehensive look at the diverse artistic perspectives fostered within the university's academic environment over the decades.

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The exhibition is hosted at the gallery and is open to the public; visitors are encouraged to contact the gallery for specific entry policies or further details regarding their visit during the exhibition period.

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Venue
Juan Manuel Lumbreras Gallery
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 18, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by ten artists: Carmen Olabarri, Merche Olabe, Mercedes Truan, Iratxe Larrea, Veva Linaza, Silvia Olabarria, Usoa Fullaondo, Jenni Alvarado, Ana Riaño, and Madalen Pinuaga.
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