The Reina Sofía Arts Center presents a dynamic program of exhibitions that complement its renowned collection of 20th-century art. These rotating shows offer fresh perspectives on modern and contemporary movements. We recommend checking their official website for the latest exhibition details and dates before your visit.
Re-examining Pablo Picasso's foundational contributions to modern art in 1906.
Explore this exhibition highlighting Picasso's vital 1906 period and his innovative explorations of the body, form, and interculturality. Uncover the artistic transformations that shaped his early contributions to modern art at the Queen Sofia Arts Center.
Picasso Exhibition
A compelling contemporary art installation on covering and mystery.
Artist Andrea Canepa delves into pre-Columbian Paracas textile bundles, transforming the Crystal Palace's temporary cover. Her 'Fardo' installation reflects on ancestral wrapping rituals and themes of opacity. Discover this unique contemporary art experience.
Andrea Canepa Fardo
Tracing artistic evolution from Morocco's independence through contemporary periods.
This exhibition highlights diverse artistic initiatives and interdisciplinary exchanges from Morocco. Discover significant visual dialogues reflecting cultural effervescence across three key historical moments. The display reinforces the museum's decolonial research axis.
Moroccan Trilogy Exhibition
Featuring art exploring human-nonhuman relations from Mediterranean and African perspectives.
The 'maquinaciones' exhibition delves into machines as abstract cores of human and non-human relations. It features nearly fifty artists from the Mediterranean and African regions, exploring resistance and creativity through diverse formats. Discover critical perspectives.
maquinaciones Exhibition
Valle-Inclán's aesthetic of deformation and social critique in Spanish art.
Delve into the "esperpento" concept by Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, a critical re-examination of early 20th-century Spanish reality. Discover how this powerful aesthetic fostered social and cultural renewal through distortion and critical distance.
Esperpento Exhibition
Featuring 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)' from the museum's 'Pieza Única' series.
Explore Thomas Hirschhorn's thought-provoking installation, 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)', an artwork that critiques art institutions using a dollhouse representation. This piece is a key highlight from the museum's permanent collection, presented in a dedicated space.
Thomas Hirschhorn Exhibition
Explore a multi-sensory art installation on spirituality and nature.
Immerse yourself in Oliver Laxe's new work, a site-specific cinematic art project at the Queen Sofia Arts Center. This experimental exhibition uses abstract visuals and sound to evoke a spiritual experience, delving into mysticism and the re-enchantment of the world.
Oliver Laxe Exhibition
Discover innovative fiber art and ecological themes in her extensive oeuvre.
This exhibition offers a deep dive into Aurèlia Muñoz's transformative work, showcasing her unique blend of ancestral and modern textile techniques. Engage with her significant contributions to contemporary fiber art, from intricate macrame to compelling kite-sculptures, spanning over five decades.
Exhibition DetailsRe-examining Pablo Picasso's foundational contributions to modern art in 1906.
Explore this exhibition highlighting Picasso's vital 1906 period and his innovative explorations of the body, form, and interculturality. Uncover the artistic transformations that shaped his early contributions to modern art at the Queen Sofia Arts Center.
Picasso ExhibitionA compelling contemporary art installation on covering and mystery.
Artist Andrea Canepa delves into pre-Columbian Paracas textile bundles, transforming the Crystal Palace's temporary cover. Her 'Fardo' installation reflects on ancestral wrapping rituals and themes of opacity. Discover this unique contemporary art experience.
Andrea Canepa FardoDiscover innovative fiber art and ecological themes in her extensive oeuvre.
This exhibition offers a deep dive into Aurèlia Muñoz's transformative work, showcasing her unique blend of ancestral and modern textile techniques. Engage with her significant contributions to contemporary fiber art, from intricate macrame to compelling kite-sculptures, spanning over five decades.
Exhibition Details
An essential exploration of art, war, and resistance across cultures.
Delve into a compelling exhibition comparing Picasso's 'Guernica' with Dumile Feni's 'African Guernica' from 1967. This display reveals striking visual and thematic connections, shedding light on expressions of state violence and apartheid through monumental art.
View ExhibitionFeaturing 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)' from the museum's 'Pieza Única' series.
Explore Thomas Hirschhorn's thought-provoking installation, 'Art Center 6 (Blow Down)', an artwork that critiques art institutions using a dollhouse representation. This piece is a key highlight from the museum's permanent collection, presented in a dedicated space.
Thomas Hirschhorn ExhibitionExplore a multi-sensory art installation on spirituality and nature.
Immerse yourself in Oliver Laxe's new work, a site-specific cinematic art project at the Queen Sofia Arts Center. This experimental exhibition uses abstract visuals and sound to evoke a spiritual experience, delving into mysticism and the re-enchantment of the world.
Oliver Laxe ExhibitionValle-Inclán's aesthetic of deformation and social critique in Spanish art.
Delve into the "esperpento" concept by Ramón María del Valle-Inclán, a critical re-examination of early 20th-century Spanish reality. Discover how this powerful aesthetic fostered social and cultural renewal through distortion and critical distance.
Esperpento ExhibitionFeaturing art exploring human-nonhuman relations from Mediterranean and African perspectives.
The 'maquinaciones' exhibition delves into machines as abstract cores of human and non-human relations. It features nearly fifty artists from the Mediterranean and African regions, exploring resistance and creativity through diverse formats. Discover critical perspectives.
maquinaciones ExhibitionTracing artistic evolution from Morocco's independence through contemporary periods.
This exhibition highlights diverse artistic initiatives and interdisciplinary exchanges from Morocco. Discover significant visual dialogues reflecting cultural effervescence across three key historical moments. The display reinforces the museum's decolonial research axis.
Moroccan Trilogy ExhibitionExplore diverse art, history, and cultural programs showcased throughout the city.
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