Intangibles: Exploring Digital Art and Reimagined Masterpieces from the Telefónica Collection
Discover how this experimental exhibition reimagined artworks from the Telefónica Collection using advanced digital technologies.
The 'Intangibles' exhibition presented an innovative and experimental project that addressed the impact of the digital revolution on art. It explored how visitors can engage with and be moved by artistic creations without their physical presence. This unique display featured reinterpretations of significant artworks from the Telefónica Collection by renowned artists such as Joaquín Torres García, Roberto Matta, and René Magritte, among others.
About Intangibles. Una exposición digital de la Colección Telefónica at Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid
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Exhibition summary
This experimental exhibition reimagined artworks from the Telefónica Collection through digital experiences. It explored how technology impacts our perception and interaction with art, questioning whether an exhibition can exist without physical objects.
Curatorial context
‘Intangibles. Una exposición digital de la Colección Telefónica’ was an innovative and experimental project that responded to the challenges posed by the digital revolution. It invited visitors to question the nature of art exhibitions in a world transformed by technology, exploring whether it's possible to be moved by art without the physical presence of the artwork. The exhibition featured reinterpretations of works by significant artists from the Telefónica Collection, including Joaquín Torres García, Roberto Matta, Juan Gris, René Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Eduardo Chillida, María Blanchard, and Antoni Tàpies.
Each piece was reimagined through a variety of digital technologies, such as VR, photogrammetry, videomapping, 3D modeling, advanced software for image analysis, and digital painting. The exhibition aimed to stimulate a reflection on how digital advancements influence our approach to art, its physical and sensory boundaries, and the traditional criteria of appreciation. By leveraging technology, the project sought to enrich the viewer's experience, provoke active participation, and open new avenues for understanding artists and their works, demonstrating technology's potential to amplify artistic sensations and foster deeper knowledge.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition was open from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Admission details are not explicitly stated but are implied to be part of the general museum access.
Intangibles. Una exposición digital de la Colección Telefónica key exhibition facts
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Venue
Espacio Fundación Telefónica
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 11, 2019 – Feb 23, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Featuring reinterpretations of works by Joaquín Torres García, Roberto Matta, Juan Gris, René Magritte, Paul Delvaux, Eduardo Chillida, María Blanchard, and Antoni Tàpies.
Madrid
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