Blanco. Nacho Criado: Experimental Photography and Conceptual Art at Círculo de Bellas Artes

This exhibition at Círculo de Bellas Artes, part of PHotoESPAÑA, delves into the experimental photographic work of Nacho Criado from the early 1970s. Titled 'Blanco' after a seminal 1974 work, it explores the intersection of language and action through photography, examining the essence of the photographic process and the dialogue between positive and negative imagery.

The exhibition 'Blanco' at Círculo de Bellas Artes, presented in collaboration with PHotoESPAÑA, showcases the significant photographic output of Nacho Criado (1943–2010) from the first half of the 1970s. Criado, a highly influential figure in Spanish contemporary art and a recipient of the National Prize for Plastic Arts, is known for his experimental practices that often transcended strict genre classifications, aligning with conceptualism, minimalism, and land art. This exhibition highlights his intensive use of photography not just as a medium but as a field for permanent experimentation and as an integral part of his installations. The exhibition takes its title from Criado's 1974 work 'Blanco', originally shown at the Instituto Alemán de Madrid. This piece exemplifies the exhibition's focus on revealing the core of the photographic process through a dynamic interplay of opposites, particularly the visual narrative between positive and negative. The works presented explore the expansion of language beyond intrinsic meaning, positioning Criado's oeuvre at the vital junction between idea and its materialization.

Exhibition tickets are priced at 6 € for a standard entry, 5 € for reduced entry, and free for Círculo de Bellas Artes members. Visitors can purchase tickets online or at the box office. A guided tour with the curator is offered on Saturday, July 26th at 11:30 AM, and participation in public activities is free without prior registration.