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Discover Antonio Campillo's Tactile Sculptures: A Posthumous Exhibition at the Tiflológico Museum

Experience Antonio Campillo's philosophy of sculpture, designed for appreciation through the sense of touch.

The Tiflológico Museum hosted a significant posthumous exhibition featuring twelve remarkable tactile sculptures by Antonio Campillo. Titled 'Una escultura para acariciar con las manos', this presentation invited visitors to go beyond visual appreciation and connect directly with the art through touch. It explored Campillo's unique artistic vision, emphasizing how sculpture can be deeply appreciated by engaging the sense of touch to discover intimate messages in his figurative works.

About Antonio Campillo: 'Una escultura para acariciar con las manos' at Museo Tiflológico in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

This posthumous exhibition at the Tiflológico Museum showcased twelve tactile sculptures by Antonio Campillo. The exhibition aimed to allow visitors to engage with the artwork not just visually, but also through touch, reflecting the artist's intention to create sculptures meant to be felt.

Curatorial context

The Museo Tiflológico hosted a significant posthumous exhibition dedicated to the work of sculptor Antonio Campillo, featuring a collection of twelve of his pieces. Titled 'Una escultura para acariciar con las manos' (A sculpture to caress with hands), the exhibition highlighted Campillo's philosophy that sculpture is not solely a visual art form but can also be deeply appreciated through the sense of touch. The curator, Martín Páez, emphasized how visitors could connect with the volume and form of Campillo's figures, mirroring the artist's own hands-on process of creation. The sculptures presented characters imbued with happiness and hope, reflecting Campillo's personal sentiment and artistic expression. The exhibition invited visitors to discover the intimate messages the artist conveyed through his work, celebrating his legacy and his unique approach to sculptural art that bridges sight and touch, allowing for a more profound sensory engagement with his creations.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition was open to visitors from January 21 to March 13, 2010. Specific ticketing information for this past exhibition is not detailed on the page; it is assumed to have been part of general museum admission if applicable at the time.

Antonio Campillo: 'Una escultura para acariciar con las manos' key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 21, 2010 – Mar 13, 2010
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the tactile sculptures of Antonio Campillo, a Murcian sculptor.
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