Scale: Sculpture (1945-2000) — A Contemporary Art Exhibition at Juan March Institute

This exhibition delves into the history of contemporary sculpture from 1945 to 2000, using the concept of scale as its central theme. It examines how scale has offered new freedoms to artists and influenced sculptural practices, leading to new forms, materials, and even the expansion of sculpture beyond traditional gallery spaces.

Extending the 1900-1945 period previously explored by the Fundación Juan March, 'Scale : Sculpture (1945-2000)' offers a comprehensive look at sculptural developments in the latter half of the 20th century. The exhibition centers on the critical concept of scale, investigating its diverse meanings—measure, progression, and proportion—and how its elasticity provided artists with new freedoms. It traces how the post-World War II era saw artists conceptualize sculptural space as a form of shelter, and how the manipulation of scale fostered radical transformations in sculpture. The exhibition highlights how scale facilitated new ways of creating and thinking about contemporary sculpture, prompting its departure from traditional pedestals and museum confines. Sculpture began to lose its strict materiality, evolving into new media such as installation and performance art. Reflecting this, the works in the show extend beyond the 'white cube' to occupy the foundation's lobby, staircases, the exterior grounds, the adjacent garden, and even the surrounding streets through an audio tour.

Admission details are not explicitly provided on this page. Visitors are encouraged to consult the official website for ticketing information or booking procedures.