Experience Fátima Cortés's "Paradas en el camino": Tactile Sculptures at Museo Tiflológico
This unique exhibition invited visitors to engage with 15 works exploring texture and emotion through touch.
The Museo Tiflológico proudly presented Fátima Cortés's evocative solo exhibition, "Paradas en el camino." This collection showcased 15 unique tactile sculptures crafted from diverse materials, designed to be experienced through both sight and touch. It offered a profound sensory and emotional journey, especially engaging for blind visitors seeking art interaction.
About Fátima Cortés "Paradas en el camino" at Museo Tiflológico in Madrid
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Exhibition summary
Fátima Cortés's exhibition 'Paradas en el camino' at the Museo Tiflológico showcased 15 tactile sculptures created from diverse materials. The exhibition, running from January 26 to March 18, 2023, invited visitors, especially those who are blind, to explore textures and emotions.
Curatorial context
The Museo Tiflológico presented 'Paradas en el camino,' a solo exhibition by sculptor Fátima Cortés, featuring 15 works designed to be seen and touched. Running from January 26 to March 18, 2023, the exhibition aimed to provide a sensory and emotional experience for visitors, particularly for the blind community.
Fátima Cortés, born in Madrid in 1967, is an illustrator and designer with over 20 years of experience, whose artistic journey was significantly influenced by her professor César Montaña. Her work often draws inspiration from nature. For this exhibition, she utilized a variety of materials, including birch wood ('Mujer nautilus'), bronze ('Morueco con voluta'), polyester resin and marble ('Proserpina o el mito de la primavera'), pine wood, concrete, and iron. Cortés expressed that the exhibition was a significant challenge and a joyful experience, emphasizing the importance of tactile interaction with her art for blind visitors.
Admission and ticket notes
Information regarding tickets or admission is not explicitly detailed on the page, but the exhibition took place at the Museo Tiflológico. Visitors are advised to check the museum's general admission policies for details.
Fátima Cortés "Paradas en el camino" key exhibition facts
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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 26, 2023 – Mar 18, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring sculptor Fátima Cortés, whose work is inspired by nature and designed for tactile exploration.
Madrid
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