In the realm of art, creativity is often a result of a long-standing conversation that spans across time, involving various interlocutors: the artist, those who came before them, contemporaries, and the spectator. Galería Marlborough Madrid, celebrating over three decades of uninterrupted activity, has continually fostered this dialogue, particularly focusing on Spanish art and artists. Their latest exhibition, “Encuentros Atemporales” (Timeless Encounters), aims to provide a platform for this ongoing conversation, showcasing its perpetual nature in the present moment.
Five of the gallery’s most esteemed artists, including Luis Gordillo, Juan Navarro Baldeweg, Soledad Sevilla, Alfonso Albacete, and Francisco Leiro, engage in a dialogue with nearly twenty artists from different generations. This exhibition serves as both a convergence of shared ideas and a testament to the enduring presence of these artists.
Much like popular music, where songs with the same title may explore similar or different subjects while maintaining distinct melodies, the works in this exhibition share a similar quality. Participating artists, whether affiliated with the gallery or not, form a constellation around those represented by Marlborough. Their involvement is marked by individual significance, devoid of direct influences or hierarchical lines, as intended by the curator.
Luis Gordillo’s work revolves around the constant use and manipulation of imagery, defining the very essence of artistic existence. Other painters, such as Pere Llobera, Nacho Martín Silva, and Jorge Diezma, explore this game with ruptures from conventionality and references to history, each with their own unique approach but grounded in a common background.
The relationship between science and unconventional artistic practice has been a defining aspect of Juan Navarro Baldeweg’s work since the late 1960s. This connection is also explored through nature by artists like Juan del Junco and Rubén Ramos Balsa, as well as through urban aspects by artists like Juan López. Leonor Serrano Rivas takes a slightly different angle, employing sophisticated processes to create her pieces.
Soledad Sevilla is known for her enduring commitment to abstraction in its broadest sense, incorporating formal elements developed over a century and argumentative elements, often linked to natural elements and landscapes, as seen in the works of Arancha Goyeneche and Vicky Uslé. Other artists, such as Cristina Lucas and Sara Ramo, delve into philosophical or anthropological themes.
Alfonso Albacete’s work often revolves around the direct relationship between painting and the history of genres. Julia Santa Olalla, Rasmus Nilausen, and Guillermo Mora reflect this reaction to reality’s proposals and its multifaceted interpretations.
The human figure, in all its varied meanings, holds a significant place in the sculptures and drawings of Francisco Leiro, MP & MP Rosado, Juan Muñoz, Victoria Civera, Teresa Solar, and Elena Alonso. The historical components and interpretations associated with the human figure’s presence play a decisive role in their artistic expressions.
The “Encuentros Atemporales” exhibition is a collaborative effort involving Alarcón Criado, Ayuntamiento de Pamplona, Bombon Projects, carlier | gebauer, Espacio Valverde, F2 Galería, Galería Alegría, Galería Juan Silió, Galería T20, House of Chappaz, Max Estrella, Moisés Pérez de Albéniz, and Travesía Cuatro.
Through this carefully curated exhibition, Galería Marlborough Madrid continues to facilitate an ongoing dialogue among artists, bridging the gaps of time and inspiring the creation of timeless artistic expressions.
