The Colección Cubista de Telefónica Exhibition: Juan Gris, Cubism, and Global Influence

This exhibition showcases a selection from Telefónica's artistic heritage, with a particular focus on the painter Juan Gris and the broader Cubist movement. It explores the evolution and influence of Cubism across different geographical and artistic contexts.

The 'Colección Cubista de Telefónica' exhibition presents a curated selection of works from Telefónica's artistic patrimony, with a significant emphasis on the Madrid-born painter Juan Gris. The exhibition delves into the multifaceted nature of Cubism, positing Juan Gris as a key figure in redefining the movement. It highlights other associated artists such as Vicente Huidobro, Albert Gleizes, Jean Metzinger, and María Blanchard. The exhibition also extends to the influence of Cubism on Latin American art, featuring works by Emilio Pettoruti, Xul Solar, Rafael Barradas, Joaquín Torres García, and Vicente do Rego Monteiro. Further connections are drawn to authors like Daniel Vázquez Díaz, Manuel Ángeles Ortiz, Louis Marcoussis, and George Valmier, illustrating Cubism's broader impact on diverse artistic languages and cultural geographies. The exhibition is structured into several chapters, including 'the new definition of cubism,' 'identities of cubism and plastic rhymes,' 'archive 1918-1936,' 'cubism and geographies,' and 'the documentary and audiovisual zone.' Beyond 38 paintings, the show includes 14 photographs that contextualize this artistic period, highlighting modernity's impact on urban and rural landscapes, a photographic 'Homage to Juan Gris' by Horacio Coppola, and a detail of the Inca Roca palace facade by Martín Chambi, which exhibits Cubist aesthetics. Complementing the visual elements are seven touch screens with diverse content, literary publications, a documentary on Juan Gris, and a Cubism chronology from 1906 to 1927. Multimedia guides with commented works and special children's tours are also available.

Visitors can access the exhibition during the following hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00. Multimedia guides with commented works and special children's tours are available. Visitors can also download a guide for iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.