Experience 'Cajón de sastre, etcétera,' a captivating exhibition by artist Narelle Jubelin at the Museo del Traje. Jubelin meticulously selects pieces from the museum's vast collection and integrates her own embroidered works, tracing the institution's origins. This unique display probes the dynamic, invisible memory of the museum as a living, collective process. Entry to this exhibition is free, inviting all visitors to engage with its profound themes.
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This exhibition by artist Narelle Jubelin explores the history and memory of the Museo del Traje by selecting pieces from its collection and incorporating her own embroidered works. The exhibition delves into the invisible memory of the museum as a living, collective process.
In 'Cajón de sastre, etcétera,' artist Narelle Jubelin engages with the Museo del Traje's collection, tracing its origins through initiatives like the Ethnography Seminar of the Teacher Training School and the creation of the Museo del Pueblo Español. She integrates her own embroidered works and elements related to the museum building and its spaces, probing the invisible memory of the museum as a dynamic, collective process. Jubelin's practice addresses textiles and weaving through various techniques, materials, and formats, always considering spatial characteristics, usage, and exhibition devices. She works with history and context, incorporating references in her installations that critically connect with dominant historical narratives. The exhibition initiates the project “Memoria, tejidos, museos. Los barrios bajos de la atención” (2025-2026), using a tubular pedestal table from the (MEAC) Museo Español de Arte Contemporáneo as a central piece, enhanced by a cotton skirt added by restorer Práxedes García.
Entry is free until capacity is reached. Visitors are directed to the temporary exhibition area on the first floor and gardens.
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