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Discover Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira's 'Formas para el tacto' Exhibition at the Tiflológico Museum

Experience a captivating collection of tactile sculptures by Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira from this significant past show.

The Tiflológico Museum proudly presented 'Formas para el tacto,' an exhibition of remarkable sculptural works by Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira. Visitors could engage with over a dozen unique tactile art pieces. This significant past show highlighted Elvira's extensive career and her contribution to contemporary art and exhibition design, offering a unique sensory experience. Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira has been exhibiting nationally and internationally since 1972, with her works held in prominent collections.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Tiflológico Museum showcased 'Formas para el tacto' (Forms for touch), featuring over a dozen sculptural works by the artist Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira. The exhibition ran from September 30 to November 21, 2009.

Curatorial context

The Museo Tiflológico hosted 'Formas para el tacto' (Forms for touch), an exhibition dedicated to the sculptures of Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira. The show, which ran from September 30 to November 21, 2009, comprised more than ten works by the artist. Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira, born in Torrelavega in 1950, is a seasoned sculptor and artist who has been exhibiting since 1972. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid and has had numerous solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally. Her work is held in private collections in Spain, Germany, France, and the USA, as well as in institutional collections such as the Assembly of Cantabria, CajaCantabria, and La Vidriera.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing or admission is not provided on this page; the exhibition was part of the museum's past temporary exhibitions.

Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira: 'Formas para el tacto' key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 30, 2009 – Nov 21, 2009
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Mercedes Rodríguez Elvira, an experienced sculptor and artist with numerous national and international exhibitions since 1972.
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