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Norabideak 50-90: Exploring Basque Modern Art at Michel Mejuto Gallery

A survey of twentieth-century avant-garde works, sculptures, and paintings from a transformative cultural era.

This retrospective exhibition examines the highly productive period of visual arts in the Basque Country from the 1950s through the late 20th century. As the final chapter in a three-part modern art cycle, it brings together pivotal works of avant-garde sculpture and painting. Visitors can explore the creative evolution of the region's post-war recovery through defining historical masterpieces.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the golden age of Basque fine arts, highlighting a new generation of artists who emerged in the 1950s. It serves as the final installment in a three-part cycle dedicated to the development of modernity in Basque art, featuring significant works from the post-war period through the late 20th century.

Curatorial context

Norabideak 50-90 examines the exceptionally productive period that began in the 1950s for the visual arts in the Basque Country. Following the challenging years of post-war recovery and exile, a new generation of visionary artists emerged to redefine the avant-garde, laying the groundwork for a transformative cultural era that extended through the following decades. This show is the culmination of a three-exhibition cycle curated by Michel Mejuto Gallery, which previously featured 'Rome-Paris: Art Capitals of the 19th Century' and 'Norabideak in Interwar Art.' Together, these exhibitions provide a comprehensive look at the genesis and evolution of modernity within the Basque artistic landscape. The selection highlights key contributors such as Jorge Oteiza, Eduardo Chillida, Agustín Ibarrola, and María Paz Jiménez, whose innovative practices defined the period.

Admission and ticket notes

The gallery provides a downloadable exhibition catalog available directly on the page. Visitors are encouraged to explore the gallery's collection through the provided documentation or by visiting the location during operating hours for further information on admission and access to the gallery's current displays. No advanced ticketing is mentioned as required for the exhibition itself, but contact with the gallery is implied for those interested in specific works or the exhibition catalog details.

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Michel Mejuto Gallery
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Jul 13, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by influential artists of the Basque modern movement, including Jorge Oteiza, Eduardo Chillida, Agustín Ibarrola, and María Paz Jiménez.
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