Celebrating Creativity: The Tiflológico Museum's 25th Anniversary Plastic Arts Exhibition
Discover diverse works by visually impaired artists, including paintings, sculptures, and tactile art.
The Tiflológico Museum proudly presented the 'Concurso de artes plásticas 25 aniversario' exhibition. This special event showcased the compelling winning and finalist entries from the plastic arts competition. It highlighted the exceptional talent of artists with visual impairments, featuring 11 pieces from across Spain, some designed for a tactile experience.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition showcased the winning and finalist works from the plastic arts competition held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Tiflológico Museum. It featured 11 pieces by artists with visual impairments, with some artworks designed to be touched.
Curatorial context
The 'Concurso de artes plásticas 25 aniversario' exhibition celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Museo Tiflológico by displaying the works of the competition's winner and finalists. All participating artists were blind or had severe visual impairments. The exhibition featured 11 diverse artworks from across Spain, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs, some of which were accessible to touch.
The winning piece, '¿Qué fue de los gorriones de Siria?' by Ataúlfo Casado, was a painted wood work. Notable finalist works included Luz Galván's 'La menina musical,' Rubén González's abstract sculpture 'Navegando en mis pensamientos,' Rafael Arias's intimate oil painting 'Jenny,' and Kelly Arrontes's portrait 'Ensoñación.' Other featured artists like Covadonga Martín with 'Cascada,' Elena R. Rial with the hyperrealist 'Ensueño,' Pilar Lasierra with the abstract landscape 'Galopando,' Carme Ollé with the urban photograph 'Password vital,' César Delgado with his high-contrast black and white 'Atados por lo invisible,' and Javier Jiménez with 'Reflejos de un bosque urbano' (captured on a polished steel ceiling) demonstrated a wide range of creative expression.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition was open to visit from November 30, 2017, to January 13, 2018. Specific ticketing details or admission fees are not provided on this page, suggesting it was likely part of general museum entry.
Concurso de artes plásticas 25 aniversario key exhibition facts
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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 30, 2017 – Jan 13, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Ataúlfo Casado (winner), Luz Galván (Honorable Mention), Rubén González (Honorable Mention), Rafael Arias, Kelly Arrontes, Covadonga Martín, Elena R. Rial, Pilar Lasierra, Carme Ollé, César Delgado, and Javier Jiménez, all artists being blind or visually impaired.
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