Frágil como una bomba: El Núcleo Residency Exhibition Debuts in Madrid
From September 22 to 27, 2026, Fundación PONS will kick off its first exhibition in Madrid, titled "Frágil como una bomba." This event is brought to life by El Núcleo artist residency from Fundación SZ and curated by Inés Alonso Jarabo. Featured artists include current residents Leticia Martínez Pérez, Sonsoles Masiá, and Rubén Ojeda Guzmán, along with past residents like Carla Cascales and Juan Díaz-Faes. The exhibition’s title, drawn from a Spanish saying, highlights the contrast between delicate beauty and hidden explosiveness. Each artist explores these themes in unique ways, such as Martínez Pérez combining silk and fermented foods. This residency, now in its eighth year at Yeguada El Espinar, supports artists for a month, covering essential expenses.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: September 22–27, 2026
- Location: Fundación PONS, Madrid
- Curator: Inés Alonso Jarabo
- 2026 residents: Leticia Martínez Pérez, Sonsoles Masiá, Rubén Ojeda Guzmán
- Past residents included: Carla Cascales, Juan Díaz-Faes, Grip Face, Alejandra Glez, Maíllo, Joi Murugavell, Ángel Sevillano, Jan Valverdú
- Residency founded by Sara Zaldívar and Fernando Sarasola
- Residency located at Yeguada El Espinar, a high-performance equestrian center with over 100 hectares
- First time the residency exhibition is held in Madrid
Entities
Artists
- Leticia Martínez Pérez
- Sonsoles Masiá
- Rubén Ojeda Guzmán
- Inés Alonso Jarabo
- Carla Cascales
- Juan Díaz-Faes
- Grip Face
- Alejandra Glez
- Maíllo
- Joi Murugavell
- Ángel Sevillano
- Jan Valverdú
- Sara Zaldívar
- Fernando Sarasola
Institutions
- Fundación SZ
- El Núcleo
- Fundación PONS
- Yeguada El Espinar
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- El Espinar