Joaquín Torres-García: The Arcadian Modern – A Retrospective Exploring His Pioneering Modern Art Journey

This retrospective exhibition examines the unique artistic journey of Joaquín Torres-García, showcasing his evolution from late 19th-century Barcelona to his final works in Montevideo. It highlights his distinctive pictographic-constructivist style and his role as a central figure in modern art.

Espacio Fundación Telefónica presents 'Joaquín Torres-García: The Arcadian Modern,' a comprehensive retrospective curated by Luis Pérez-Oramas. This exhibition delves into the extraordinary achievements of Joaquín Torres-García (Uruguay, 1874-1949), a pivotal figure in modern art history, whose work spans painting, sculpture, frescoes, drawing, and collage. Featuring over 170 works, the exhibition traces his artistic trajectory from his early paintings in Barcelona in the late 19th century to his final pieces created in Montevideo in 1949. Torres-García is recognized for adopting the formal freedoms of modernity while maintaining a vision of art that is both temporary and timeless, constructive and symbolic, abstract and concrete. His work captivated generations of artists and remains relevant for its unique perspective on time as a collision of periods rather than a linear progression. The exhibition is structured chronologically, highlighting key phases of his career. Special attention is given to the period from 1923 to 1933, during which Torres-García engaged with European avant-garde movements and developed his signature style, and the period from 1935 to 1943, after his return to Uruguay, where he produced a significant body of synthetic abstraction. The retrospective emphasizes the radical individuality of an artist who consistently eluded easy classification, emphasizing his role in transatlantic cultural exchanges and his profound influence on artists across the Americas, including major North American and Latin American figures.

The exhibition is located on the third floor of Espacio Fundación Telefónica. Visitors can add the exhibition to their calendars using an provided iCal link. General opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 20:00, and Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays from 11:00 to 20:00. Specific ticketing details beyond general admission information are not provided on this page.