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Exhibitions at Museo Tiflológico

Explore evolving tactile art and models in Madrid designed for a sensory experience.

The Museo Tiflológico in Madrid offers a unique approach to exhibitions, focusing on tactile experiences for visitors. Here you can learn about the types of displays that typically rotate through the museum, showcasing touchable art and models of world monuments. Plan your visit to engage with a world of art through touch and explore how these exhibits provide an inclusive cultural journey.

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Artist XavierE stands in a gallery surrounded by his sculptures and reliefs made from recycled materials like metal cans and bottle caps, displayed in a purple-hued watercolor style.

XavierE: A Visionary Recycled Art Exhibition from Museo Tiflológico's Past

Explore a past collection, now available with digital insights and tours.

This exhibition highlights XavierE's skill in transforming discarded materials into captivating art. Discover pieces blending impressionism with contemporary elements, exploring environmental themes. A digital catalog and virtual tour make this past show accessible.

XavierE Exhibition
A tactile artwork by Juan Torre featuring a raised portrait of a musician with braille text and musical symbols, designed for blind and visually impaired viewers to experience through touch.
From Jun 10, 2010

Juan Torre: Imágenes para tocar – An Accessible Tactile Photography Exhibition

Pioneering tactile relief photographs by an acclaimed Spanish artist.

Explore Juan Torre's groundbreaking "Imágenes para tocar," an exhibition of tactile photography. These unique relief prints allowed blind and visually impaired visitors to engage with art by touch, featuring portraits of notable figures.

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A museum gallery displaying watercolor seascapes by José Ramón Argelés, featuring boats on purple-hued waters, part of the 'Visions of the Violet Sea' exhibition.
From Oct 4, 2012

José Ramón Argelés: Pintura con agua Watercolor Exhibition at Museo Tiflológico

Showcasing 17 unique watercolor paintings by the Cordoban artist.

Experience 'Pintura con agua,' a compelling exhibition featuring 17 works by José Ramón Argelés. This showcase at the Museo Tiflológico explored his distinctive approach to watercolor painting and artistic legacy.

José Ramón Argelés Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of abstract purple sculptures on display, with 'ONCE ARTISTS' text in the background, representing the ONCE miradas creativas exhibition.

ONCE miradas creativas: A Collective Exhibition by Artists of ONCE

Showcasing sculpture, painting, and photography from the ONCE community.

This exhibition highlights the diverse artistic talents of individuals affiliated with ONCE. It presents a rich variety of creative works, offering insights into their unique perspectives across different artistic mediums.

ONCE miradas creativas
Illustration of a collective exhibition titled 'Sensing Art' by blind and visually impaired artists, featuring tactile artworks, sculptures, and photographs in a gallery setting with visitors exploring the pieces.
From Dec 11, 2014

'Blanco, casi negro': Tactile Exhibition Featuring Visually Impaired Artists

Art experienced through touch: paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

Discover 'Blanco, casi negro', an exhibition at Museo Tiflológico that presented art for tactile exploration. It showcased a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs, all created by blind and visually impaired artists from the museum's collection.

'Blanco, casi negro' Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of an art gallery featuring nature-themed artworks by visually impaired artists, with sensory elements like Braille labels and tactile representations of plants and eyes.
From Dec 11, 2015

ONCE miradas a la naturaleza: Eleven Visually Impaired Artists Explore Nature

A compelling collective exhibition featuring diverse artistic techniques.

This exhibition highlights the profound works of eleven ONCE artists, who are blind or have severe visual impairments. Their collective showcase offers unique perspectives on nature through photography, acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Engage with powerful visual arts.

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Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with visitors viewing contemporary sculptures made of bronze, iron, wood, and marble. The space features soft lighting and accessible artworks for touch.
From Dec 10, 2013

Fondos Escultores Contemporáneos 2013: Tactile Sculpture Exhibition at Museo Tiflológico

Featuring 16 contemporary works from the museum's own collection.

Discover a unique selection of contemporary sculptures at the Museo Tiflológico. This exhibition highlighted pieces donated by artists, inviting visitors to engage with art through touch.

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A watercolor illustration of a tactile sculpture exhibition in a darkened gallery, featuring abstract and figurative sculptures in purple hues, emphasizing touch over sight.
From Nov 27, 2019

El tacto, rey de los sentidos: An Exhibition Focused on Tactile Art & Sensory Experience

Experience sculptures through touch in complete darkness.

This exhibition showcased art specifically chosen by visually impaired individuals, inviting all visitors to engage with diverse sculptures solely through touch. It offered a unique perspective on art appreciation by immersing guests in darkness.

Tactile Exhibition
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Museo Tiflológico
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Museo Tiflológico, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Madrid.
Artist XavierE stands in a gallery surrounded by his sculptures and reliefs made from recycled materials like metal cans and bottle caps, displayed in a purple-hued watercolor style.

XavierE: A Visionary Recycled Art Exhibition from Museo Tiflológico's Past

Explore a past collection, now available with digital insights and tours.

This exhibition highlights XavierE's skill in transforming discarded materials into captivating art. Discover pieces blending impressionism with contemporary elements, exploring environmental themes. A digital catalog and virtual tour make this past show accessible.

XavierE Exhibition
A tactile artwork by Juan Torre featuring a raised portrait of a musician with braille text and musical symbols, designed for blind and visually impaired viewers to experience through touch.
From Jun 10, 2010

Juan Torre: Imágenes para tocar – An Accessible Tactile Photography Exhibition

Pioneering tactile relief photographs by an acclaimed Spanish artist.

Explore Juan Torre's groundbreaking "Imágenes para tocar," an exhibition of tactile photography. These unique relief prints allowed blind and visually impaired visitors to engage with art by touch, featuring portraits of notable figures.

View Exhibition Details
A museum gallery displaying watercolor seascapes by José Ramón Argelés, featuring boats on purple-hued waters, part of the 'Visions of the Violet Sea' exhibition.
From Oct 4, 2012

José Ramón Argelés: Pintura con agua Watercolor Exhibition at Museo Tiflológico

Showcasing 17 unique watercolor paintings by the Cordoban artist.

Experience 'Pintura con agua,' a compelling exhibition featuring 17 works by José Ramón Argelés. This showcase at the Museo Tiflológico explored his distinctive approach to watercolor painting and artistic legacy.

José Ramón Argelés Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of abstract purple sculptures on display, with 'ONCE ARTISTS' text in the background, representing the ONCE miradas creativas exhibition.

ONCE miradas creativas: A Collective Exhibition by Artists of ONCE

Showcasing sculpture, painting, and photography from the ONCE community.

This exhibition highlights the diverse artistic talents of individuals affiliated with ONCE. It presents a rich variety of creative works, offering insights into their unique perspectives across different artistic mediums.

ONCE miradas creativas
Illustration of a collective exhibition titled 'Sensing Art' by blind and visually impaired artists, featuring tactile artworks, sculptures, and photographs in a gallery setting with visitors exploring the pieces.
From Dec 11, 2014

'Blanco, casi negro': Tactile Exhibition Featuring Visually Impaired Artists

Art experienced through touch: paintings, sculptures, and photographs.

Discover 'Blanco, casi negro', an exhibition at Museo Tiflológico that presented art for tactile exploration. It showcased a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs, all created by blind and visually impaired artists from the museum's collection.

'Blanco, casi negro' Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of an art gallery featuring nature-themed artworks by visually impaired artists, with sensory elements like Braille labels and tactile representations of plants and eyes.
From Dec 11, 2015

ONCE miradas a la naturaleza: Eleven Visually Impaired Artists Explore Nature

A compelling collective exhibition featuring diverse artistic techniques.

This exhibition highlights the profound works of eleven ONCE artists, who are blind or have severe visual impairments. Their collective showcase offers unique perspectives on nature through photography, acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Engage with powerful visual arts.

View Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with visitors viewing contemporary sculptures made of bronze, iron, wood, and marble. The space features soft lighting and accessible artworks for touch.
From Dec 10, 2013

Fondos Escultores Contemporáneos 2013: Tactile Sculpture Exhibition at Museo Tiflológico

Featuring 16 contemporary works from the museum's own collection.

Discover a unique selection of contemporary sculptures at the Museo Tiflológico. This exhibition highlighted pieces donated by artists, inviting visitors to engage with art through touch.

View Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a tactile sculpture exhibition in a darkened gallery, featuring abstract and figurative sculptures in purple hues, emphasizing touch over sight.
From Nov 27, 2019

El tacto, rey de los sentidos: An Exhibition Focused on Tactile Art & Sensory Experience

Experience sculptures through touch in complete darkness.

This exhibition showcased art specifically chosen by visually impaired individuals, inviting all visitors to engage with diverse sculptures solely through touch. It offered a unique perspective on art appreciation by immersing guests in darkness.

Tactile Exhibition
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at Museo Tiflológico
Review past exhibitions from Museo Tiflológico to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Madrid.
Watercolor illustration of an art exhibition featuring abstract geometric sculptures made from recycled materials, with bold colors and varied textures displayed in a modern gallery setting.
Jan 22, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026

XavierE: Una Variante Personal del Color, Estilo y Formas Exhibition at Museo Tiflológico

Explore an artistic vision blending recycled materials with diverse styles.

This past exhibition at Museo Tiflológico showcased XavierE's unique blend of impressionism and sfumato, alongside abstract, geometric, and surrealist styles. Discover pieces crafted from recycled materials, exploring themes of color, light, and transformation.

XavierE Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a woman interacting with abstract sculptures made of marble, bronze, and wood in a museum gallery, evoking themes of transformation and metamorphosis.
Jun 6, 2025 – Oct 4, 2025

Alegoría de la metamorfosis: Cristina Rommel's Tactile Sculptures at Museo Tiflológico

Explore themes of personal transformation through diverse sculptural forms.

Cristina Rommel's 'Alegoría de la metamorfosis' showcases 16 sculptures in marble, bronze, and wood. Designed for tactile engagement, it invites visitors to explore concepts of continuous personal evolution. This unique exhibition at Museo Tiflológico promotes accessible art discovery.

Exhibition Details
A purple watercolor illustration of a hand touching a sculpted eye, symbolizing tactile exploration of art in the 'El espíritu de la piedra' exhibition by Antonio Sanz.
Apr 4, 2024 – Jun 15, 2024

Explore Antonio Sanz's 'El espíritu de la piedra' at Museo Tiflológico

Tactile stone sculptures by a Venezuelan-born Spanish artist.

Engage with twelve unique sculptures from Antonio Sanz's 'El espíritu de la piedra' exhibition. This collection at Museo Tiflológico highlights the beauty of marble and alabaster through sensory touch, revealing the artist's abstract vision.

El espíritu de la piedra
Watercolor illustration of a man with sunglasses and a white cane, standing in an art gallery with framed abstract photographs on the wall, under the title 'INNER VISION: The Sensation of Seeing' and artist credit 'A. V. S.'
Jan 1, 2024 – Mar 23, 2024

'Mucho por ver': J.M. Magano's Photography Exploring Inner Vision and 19th-Century Art

A unique perspective on photography and perception after sight loss.

Explore 'Mucho por ver,' a compelling exhibition featuring J.M. Magano's twenty photographs. These works delve into the artist's sensory experience and inner gaze, created using intricate 19th-century techniques after losing his sight. Discover a profound exploration of vision beyond the conventional.

Mucho por ver Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of visitors in an art gallery, featuring a sign that reads 'Beyond the Lens: Art and Inclusion,' reflecting the theme of the 'Iguales ante la cámara' exhibition.
Jan 1, 2024 – Jan 1, 2024

Iguales ante la cámara: Photographic Perspectives from Visually Impaired Artists

Explore unique interpretations of art, vision, and inclusion.

Discover 'Iguales ante la cámara', showcasing 12 compelling photographs. This exhibition highlights the talent of six ONCE-affiliated artists with visual impairments, offering fresh perspectives on human emotions and cultural observations. Explore their innovative approaches to photography.

Iguales ante la cámara Exhibition
A vibrant mixed-media artwork from the 'Tramas' exhibition, featuring abstract geometric forms made of textured wooden fragments against a purple watercolor background, displayed in a minimalist gallery space.
Jan 1, 2024 – May 30, 2024

Tramas Exhibition by Carmen Bozzano: Tactile Art at Museo Tiflológico Madrid

Works by visually impaired artist Carmen Bozzano, crafted from recycled wood.

Explore 'Tramas,' Carmen Bozzano's exhibition featuring fifteen vibrant works made from finely broken recycled wood. Each piece forms intricate 'weavings' that draw on personal experiences and visual memories, offering a unique perspective on art. Discover this compelling collection at Museo Tiflológico.

Tramas Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of an art gallery with visitors viewing paintings on the walls, rendered in purple and white tones, representing the exhibition 'Luces y sombras' by Ángeles Lozano.
Sep 29, 2023 – Nov 18, 2023

Discover 'Luces y sombras': An Exhibition of Paintings by Ángeles Lozano

Explore unique art by a visually impaired painter.

Angeles Lozano's 'Luces y sombras' exhibition features 15 striking acrylic paintings. These works delve into the interplay of light and shadow, reflecting the artist's intuitive creative journey. Explore this compelling collection.

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A vibrant mixed media artwork by Lola Raya featuring abstract human forms in motion, rendered in purple and pink watercolor with embedded fabric textures, conveying emotion through color and texture.
Jun 2, 2023 – Sep 16, 2023

Lola Raya 'Emoxion' Exhibition: Emotion and Texture at Museo Tiflológico

Visually impaired artist's vibrant paintings explore human expression.

Discover Lola Raya's 'Emoxion' exhibition, featuring 13 dynamic artworks. Through bold color and diverse textures like fabric and stone, Raya captures the essence of human figures in motion and deep emotion. The collection was enhanced by a unique accompanying soundtrack.

Lola Raya 'Emoxion'
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