Fondos Escultores Contemporáneos 2013: A Tactile Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition at Museo Tiflológico
This exhibition showcased 16 contemporary sculptures from the Museo Tiflológico's collection, emphasizing engagement through touch.
The Museo Tiflológico presented "Fondos escultores contemporáneos 2013," a special display highlighting a selection of contemporary sculptures. These works were drawn from the museum's own collection, generously donated by artists who had previously exhibited there. Visitors had the unique opportunity to interact with these art pieces through both sight and touch, exploring diverse sculptural talent.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition at the Museo Tiflológico featured a selection of 16 contemporary sculptures from the museum's own collection, comprising works donated by artists who have previously exhibited there. The display offered visitors the opportunity to see and touch a range of sculptural pieces.
Curatorial context
The Museo Tiflológico presented 'Fondos escultores contemporáneos 2013', an exhibition highlighting 16 contemporary sculptures drawn from its permanent collection. These works were generously donated by the sculptors who have previously exhibited their art at the museum. The exhibition provided an opportunity for visitors to engage with art in a tactile manner, with pieces that could be seen and touched. Among the featured artists were Mercedes Jiménez with 'Ayouta', Pedro Requejo with 'Toros peleando', Marta Sánchez Luengo with 'Era buena idea', Maite Alonso with 'Semilla negra', Elena Laverón with 'Mujer con manos en jarra', and Pilar Vicente Foronda with 'Ana'. Jai Rius presented 'Manolito', and Lorenzo Quinn, son of the actor Anthony Quinn, exhibited 'El centro del alma', a bronze piece in the museum's collection since 2004. The exhibition also included 'El muro' by Vicente Pallardó, 'Ícaro' by Pedro Terrón, and 'Ojos que no ven, corazón que sí siente' by Mercedes Elvira. Carlos Purroy's 'Sujetando el olmo', Javier Barrios' 'Mendigo', Alicia Doña's 'Ponedoras', José Luis Fernández's 'Goya', and Sara Giménez's 'La ola' were also part of this comprehensive display of contemporary sculptural talent.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition was open to visitors during the Christmas season and was a suggested leisure activity. Specific ticketing details for this past exhibition are not provided on the page, but it was part of the general museum offerings which typically involve museum admission for temporary exhibitions of this nature.
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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 10, 2013
Artist line / attribution
This exhibition featured contemporary sculptors including Mercedes Jiménez, Pedro Requejo, Marta Sánchez Luengo, Maite Alonso, Elena Laverón, Pilar Vicente Foronda, Jai Rius, Lorenzo Quinn, Vicente Pallardó, Pedro Terrón, Mercedes Elvira, Carlos Purroy, Javier Barrios, Alicia Doña, José Luis Fernández, and Sara Giménez.
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