At Fundación Canal, immerse yourself in 'Urban Art: From its Origins to Banksy,' an exhibition chronicling the significant development of street art. Explore over sixty original works by iconic international and Spanish artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Banksy. The exhibition is structured into five historical stages, offering a comprehensive look at urban art's evolution and its contemporary significance.
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This exhibition chronicles the evolution of urban art from its origins in street graffiti to its global recognition in contemporary art. It features original works from influential artists and is divided into historical stages, with a special focus on Banksy.
This exhibition, 'Urban Art. From its Origins to Banksy,' traces the significant development of urban art as one of contemporary visual languages. It showcases over sixty original works by seminal artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, SEEN, Blek le Rat, JR, Invader, Os Gêmeos, and Banksy, alongside Spanish artists like SUSO33, EL XUPET NEGRE, and PichiAvo. The exhibition is structured into five historical stages, beginning with early self-affirmation practices linked to graffiti and progressing through the increasing sophistication of languages, techniques, and discourses that have led urban art to its current central position in contemporary art. A dedicated section is devoted to Banksy, a pivotal figure for understanding the media and symbolic dimension of urban art in the 21st century.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Specific details for guided tours, workshops, and school visits are available, with some requiring prior reservation and fees. Opening hours vary by day, with Wednesdays having specific times and Mondays closed for general visits, though free guided tours are offered on Mondays during the exhibition period. Booking for specific activities like family workshops and school visits is essential, with pricing details provided for some paid options. General visitor hours are from Tuesday to Friday, 11 am to 9 pm, and weekends and holidays from 10 am to 9 pm. Wednesday hours are 11 am to 3 pm. The 4th of February will have extended hours from 11 am to 8 pm. Advance booking is required for the Disney exhibition, but the urban art exhibition entry is free, with specific times for activities and guided tours available upon reservation where applicable. The exhibition runs from February 3 to May 3, 2026. Weekday and holiday hours are 11:00 to 20:00, and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 15:00. The 4th of February will have extended hours from 11:00 to 20:00. General ticket information states free entry for the exhibition, with specific timings for guided tours, workshops, and school visits available and sometimes requiring booking. For example, family workshops cost €8 per participant and last two hours, including visit and workshop. School visits have a cost of €3 per student with a minimum of 20 participants. Guided tours have varying costs and booking requirements. Free guided tours are offered on Mondays during the exhibition period. Specific hours apply on Wednesdays, and the exhibition runs from February 3 to May 3, 2026. Free admission applies to the exhibition itself, with specific booking requirements and costs for associated activities like guided tours and workshops. The general opening hours are weekdays and holidays from 11 am to 8 pm, and Wednesdays from 11 am to 3 pm. The exhibition dates are February 3 to May 3, 2026. While the exhibition entry is free, some activities and guided tours may have associated costs and require advance booking. General visitor hours are weekdays and holidays from 11 am to 8 pm, and Wednesdays from 11 am to 3 pm. The exhibition runs from February 3 to May 3, 2026.
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