A Retrospective Exhibition: Celebrating Sculptures by ONCE Affiliated Artists at Museo Tiflológico

This collective exhibition showcased the work of 11 artists affiliated with ONCE, highlighting sculptures created in darkness. The exhibition celebrated the artistic capabilities of blind and visually impaired sculptors, featuring diverse materials and artistic styles.

The 'Retrospectiva de escultores afiliados a la ONCE' was a collective exhibition that took place at the Museo Tiflológico of ONCE, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the institution. It brought together sculptures from 11 artists, including two deafblind sculptors, five active blind sculptors, and four deceased artists. The exhibition aimed to demonstrate that sculpture is an art form not limited by visual impairment, showcasing works created in darkness and emphasizing the tactile experience of art. The pieces displayed varied in material, including marble, stone, wood, resin, and bronze, and represented diverse artistic styles from abstract to figurative. The featured artists hailed from various regions of Spain and beyond, including Catalonia, Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Galicia, Aragon, Castilla y León, Mexico, and France. Each artist brought a unique perspective and technique to their work. For instance, Andrés Clariana presented an abstract female torso in marble, while Cesar Delgado González's 'Carbonero imprudente' used a tree trunk and other elements to create a narrative piece. Other artists like Juan Costa Cardona, Miguel Detrell, Rosa Garriga Sala, José Antonio Graña Moreira, Lorenzo Montejo, Vivencio Moro Moro, José Mª. Prieto Lago, Bernardo Riveira Cagiao, and Doris Valerio contributed works that explored themes of spirituality, nature, emotion, and personal expression, often developed through specialized techniques developed in response to their visual impairments. In addition to these 11 featured artists, the museum also displayed 44 other works by sculptors not affiliated with ONCE, further enriching the exhibition's scope.

This was a past temporary exhibition. Specific ticketing details for this past event are not provided on the page, but it was held at the Museo Tiflológico de la ONCE, suggesting it may have been accessible via museum admission or specific event ticketing during its run. Visitors are generally directed to the museum's official channels for current information on exhibitions and access policies.