Weaving Stories: Spanish Contemporary Textile Art Exhibition at MUCAC La Coracha

Weaving Stories is a group exhibition that explores the genealogies of female textile art in Spain. Featuring 48 works by 39 artists, the show highlights how traditional textile techniques have evolved into a vital contemporary art form, transcending their historical domestic associations.

Weaving Stories serves as both a research project and an intergenerational dialogue, centering on the contributions of four key figures: Aurèlia Muñoz, Teresa Lanceta, Pilar Albarracín, and Elo Vega. By tracing the impact of these artists, the exhibition demonstrates how they moved textile work beyond the realm of traditional craft and into the forefront of contemporary art. Their foundational influence provides a context for exploring the diverse practices of 35 contemporary artists, including María Alcaide, Mar Arza, and many others, who continue to redefine the medium. Throughout history, textile work has been a catalyst for cultural and social transformation, yet it was often marginalized as merely a slow, domestic labor. This exhibition challenges that perception, showcasing the richness of technical possibilities and conceptual depth inherent in textile arts. By emphasizing the complexity of fibers and the deliberate nature of knots, twists, and cuts, the artists featured in this show use tradition as a selective, investigative tool to reconstruct modern narratives.

Admission to MUCAC La Coracha is free for all visitors. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 20:00.