Cristina Bolborea: Lugares donde estaré. Ceramic Interventions at the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Witness a unique artistic dialogue as Bolborea's contemporary ceramics interact with historical decorative arts.
Dive into the artistic world of Romanian ceramicist Cristina Bolborea and her compelling exhibition, 'Lugares donde estaré. Places to be there.' This display at the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas features captivating ceramic works from four distinct series. Bolborea's creations are strategically placed to foster a visual conversation with the museum's treasured permanent collection, offering visitors a fresh perspective on traditional and modern decorative arts.
About Cristina Bolborea. Lugares donde estaré. Places to be there. at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition showcases the ceramic interventions of Romanian artist Cristina Bolborea, featuring works from four series: 'Las alfombras de los maestros,' 'Descanso,' 'Lagoa de Albufeira,' and 'Siena.' The pieces are displayed in dialogue with the permanent collection of the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, creating a unique artistic intervention.
Curatorial context
Cristina Bolborea's exhibition, 'Lugares donde estaré. Places to be there.', presents an artistic intervention that weaves her ceramic creations into the fabric of the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas' permanent collection. Following its success in Valencia, this exhibition dialogues with textiles, ceramics, and furniture from the museum's holdings, a concept the artist terms 'Alfombra cerámica' (Ceramic Carpet).
The exhibition features works from four series: 'Las alfombras de los maestros' (The Masters' Carpets), 'Descanso' (Rest), 'Lagoa de Albufeira,' and 'Siena.' These pieces are displayed across the 3rd and 4th floors of the museum, creating a visual conversation between Bolborea's art and the museum's historical objects. The artist draws inspiration from the hypnotic patterns of Islamic art and Oriental carpets, translating them into contemporary ceramic forms. Her work explores the tension and malleability of clay, aiming to evoke a surprising and immersive experience for the viewer by bridging the divide between weaving and ceramics.
Admission and ticket notes
The Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It also has an evening opening on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays. Specific ticketing details for this exhibition are not provided, but it appears to be part of the museum's regular admission or accessible during its operating hours.
Cristina Bolborea. Lugares donde estaré. Places to be there. key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for Cristina Bolborea. Lugares donde estaré. Places to be there. at Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid
Venue
Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 29, 2016 – Nov 27, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Cristina Bolborea is a Romanian ceramicist and professor at the National University of Arts in Bucharest. Her work is deeply influenced by traditional Eastern arts, particularly patterns found in Oriental carpets and Islamic art, which she reinterprets through contemporary ceramic techniques.
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