Fundación Bancaja Opens Ximo Michavila Centennial Exhibition in Valencia

In Valencia, the Fundación Bancaja is presenting a centennial exhibition dedicated to the late Valencian artist Ximo Michavila, who passed away in late August. Curated by Juan Manuel Bonet, this retrospective spans six decades of Michavila's artistic journey, showcasing nearly one hundred works, including previously unseen pieces such as Llac nocturno (c. 1980) and Alborada (2004). Hailing from L'Alcora, Michavila was injured during a bombing in the Spanish Civil War. He pursued his studies at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Carlos and in Rome, drawing inspiration from artists like Giorgio de Chirico. His geometric period (1968-1978) features works like Galaxia (1976), while his later pieces explore themes of nature and music. The exhibition also includes archival materials from the Archivo General y Fotográfico de la Diputación de Valencia.