1st Bienal de Burgos 2026: Silo de Capiscol Features Works by Millán, Pérez, Orta, and Leutenegger
The inaugural Bienal de Burgos 2026 is underway at the Silo de Capiscol, a historical structure from Spain’s dictatorship era. The event features artists such as Pilar Millán, Iván Pérez, Lucy and Jorge Orta, and Zilla Leutenegger, each presenting unique installations. Millán’s work juxtaposes delicate straw bales with a stone tribute to Italian soldiers, while Pérez critiques the education system through broken chairs and a flickering lamp. Orta’s “Bayt Al Sha'ar” connects the Amazon to arid landscapes, and Leutenegger’s installation creates ongoing sound. The exhibition delves into memory and resilience, utilizing the silo as a symbolic backdrop.
Key facts
- The 1st Bienal de Burgos 2026 is held at the Silo de Capiscol.
- The Silo de Capiscol was built during the dictatorship as a symbol of autarkic scarcity policy.
- Pilar Millán's work is titled "El viento se lleva la paja, pero fortalece las raíces del roble."
- Iván Pérez's work features broken school chairs surrounding a flickering lamp.
- Lucy and Jorge Orta's "Bayt Al Sha'ar" is a nomadic tent connecting the Amazon rainforest and the desert.
- Zilla Leutenegger's "The Counter" provides a continuous murmur during the visit.
- The article was written by Jorge Ortega Gonzalo and published on 13 October 2026.
- The exhibition explores themes of anachronism, survival, and memory.
Entities
Artists
- Pilar Millán
- Iván Pérez
- Lucy Orta
- Jorge Orta
- Zilla Leutenegger
- Jorge Ortega Gonzalo
- J. Young
Institutions
- 1st Bienal de Burgos
- Plataforma de Arte Contemporáneo
Locations
- Burgos
- Spain
- Silo de Capiscol
- Puerto del Escudo
- Gamonal
- Amazon rainforest
- desert