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There Is More Than Meets the Eye: A Luisa Cunha Exhibition at Centro de Artes Visuais

This multidisciplinary exhibition showcases the minimalist practice of Luisa Cunha through sound, photography, and sculptural installations.

Curated by Miguel von Hafe Pérez, this exhibition provides a comprehensive look at Luisa Cunha's unique artistic approach. Visitors can engage with works that bridge linguistic ambivalence and visual form, utilizing sound, moving images, and installation to evoke existential inquiry.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the minimalist work of artist Luisa Cunha through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing sound, photography, moving images, sculpture, and installation. The collection invites visitors into the artist's nuanced world, where linguistic ambivalence and recurring intonations play a central role in shaping the viewer's experience.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'There Is More Than Meets the Eye' presents a comprehensive look at the minimalist practice of artist Luisa Cunha. Curated by Miguel von Hafe Pérez, the show guides visitors through various media, highlighting how Cunha utilizes sound, photographic imagery, video, and sculpture to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences. The exhibition delves into the artist's unique ability to work with the subtle interplay of words and their intonation, creating a space where the expected and the surprising coexist in a state of floaty ambivalence. Central to the exhibition is the 2025 work '!?', which sets a tone of existential inquiry and surprise that permeates the entire collection. By integrating elements of performance and installation, the exhibition captures the dynamic nature of Cunha's career, showcasing both historical pieces and new contributions. It provides an essential perspective on how minimalist aesthetics can effectively convey complex emotional and conceptual states, encouraging viewers to look beyond the surface to uncover deeper layers of meaning.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the exhibition is free of charge for all visitors. Further information about visiting the Centro de Artes Visuais can be found on their official website or via the provided location details.

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Venue
Centro de Artes Visuais
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 13, 2025
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the works of artist Luisa Cunha, curated by Miguel von Hafe Pérez.
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