The 'Alterations' exhibition invites visitors to experience the Royal Collections Gallery in a new light. It features compelling artistic interventions that dialogue with established historical works, fostering a broader understanding of identity and societal themes. Discover how contemporary practices can illuminate narratives around gender, otherness, and creative freedom.
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This exhibition re-examines the Royal Collections Gallery's spaces and collections through the lens of contemporary art. It features interventions by four artists—Mateo Maté, Diana Larrea, Cristina Mejías, and Cristina Lucas—whose works engage in a dialogue with historical pieces, exploring narratives around gender, otherness, diversity, and creative freedom.
The exhibition 'Alterations' invites a fresh perspective on the Royal Collections Gallery by fostering a dialogue between its historical holdings and contemporary artistic practices. Designed to highlight the dynamic interplay between past and present, the show showcases distinct artistic proposals that expand traditional modes of presentation and narrative. Four contemporary artists have created interventions subtly integrated within the royal collections. Mateo Maté offers a reinterpretation of a classical sculpture, exploring themes of subversion and anti-normativity. Diana Larrea's work addresses the historical invisibility of women artists connected to the royal collections. Cristina Mejías delves into the oral tradition and craftsmanship, examining divergences in creative processes, while Cristina Lucas uses embroidery to confront the history of aerial bombings and civilian victims, juxtaposing traditional female artistry with the brutality of war. Together, these interventions broaden horizons and generate new narratives on gender, otherness, diversity, and creative freedom.
Admission is included with Gallery admission. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10 am to 7 pm. Further details on the location of specific exhibition areas are available in the admission section and a site plan link is provided.
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