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2000 revoluciones: Exploring Graphic Art and Illustration from ABC Collection's Transition

Witness the aesthetic and cultural evolution within Spanish graphic art from the 1970s to today.

Delve into '2000 revoluciones: Transición en la Colección ABC,' an exhibition tracing the profound aesthetic, cultural, and social shifts in graphic art. This journey spans from the mid-1970s, through the vibrant Movida Madrileña, to the innovative expressions of contemporary illustration. Explore key works and understand the evolution of this significant Spanish collection.

About 2000 revoluciones: Transición en la Colección ABC at ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, part of the 'Museo ABC en ruta' series, explores the aesthetic, cultural, and social transformations reflected in the ABC Collection from the mid-1970s to the present. It showcases works from the Transition period, the Movida Madrileña, and contemporary artists, highlighting the evolution of illustration and graphic art.

Curatorial context

The exhibition '2000 revoluciones: Transición en la Colección ABC' offers a comprehensive journey through the evolving landscape of graphic art and illustration as captured by the ABC Collection. It is divided into several thematic blocks, beginning with renowned caricaturists of Spain's Transition period, such as Chumy Chúmez, Máximo, and Mingote, who critically depicted the era's spirit. The second section highlights significant pieces with strong testimonial and artistic value, including works by José Caballero, Manuel Rivera, and Eduardo Arroyo. The exhibition then documents the impact of the 'Movida Madrileña' on ABC's pages, showcasing the vibrant work of artists like Carlos Berlanga and Javier de Juan, who injected new energy and broke with inherited visual languages. A further block focuses on award-winning pieces from the 'Blanco y Negro' contest, which has expanded beyond painting to include photography and installation art, featuring diverse aesthetics from Florencio Galindo to Ruth Morán. Finally, the exhibition looks at the more recent activity of the ABC Collection, which embraces contemporary languages and new forms of illustration with artists such as Almudena Lobera and Javier Pagola.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is located at Sala Sant Miquel de la Fundació Caixa Castelló in Castellón. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 17:30 to 20:30, with additional Saturday hours from 11:30 to 13:30. Public holidays are closed. Further ticketing or admission details are not specified on this page, beyond the provided opening hours and location context for this 'Museo ABC en ruta' event, which is a collaboration with Fundación Caja Castellón.

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ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
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Exhibition schedule
From May 15, 2025
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The exhibition features works by artists from the Transition period including Chumy Chúmez, Máximo, Martinmorales, Mingote, and Summers, alongside pieces by José Caballero, Manuel Rivera, Eduardo Arroyo, Julián Grau Santos, and participants in the Movida Madrileña such as Joaquín Berao, Carlos Berlanga, Gallardo and Mediavilla, and Javier de Juan. It also includes award-winning artists from the 'Blanco y Negro' contest like Florencio Galindo, Ruth Morán, Iñaki Gracenea, Elena Goñi, José Luis Serzo, Santiago Ydáñez, Diana Larrea, Aitor Ortiz, Juan López, and contemporary creators like Almudena Lobera and Javier Pagola.
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