Fundación MAPFRE announces five exhibitions for autumn 2026 in Madrid and Barcelona
Fundación MAPFRE has unveiled its exhibition lineup for autumn 2026, showcasing five events across Madrid and Barcelona. In Madrid, from September 24, 2026, to January 10, 2027, Sala Recoletos will host three exhibitions: "Prerrafaelismo. Itinerarios femeninos," curated by Pamela Gerrish Nunn, which focuses on female Pre-Raphaelite artists; "1850-1914, La otra orilla de la vanguardia," curated by Pilar Soler, which delves into Hans Prinzhorn's 1922 work; and a retrospective of Minor White, overseen by Carlos Gollonet. Meanwhile, in Barcelona, KBr Photography Center will feature "Dana Lixenberg. American Images" from October 1, 2026, to January 17, 2027, curated by Laurie Hurwitz and Marcel Feil, along with the sixth edition of KBr Flama showcasing emerging photographers.
Key facts
- Fundación MAPFRE announced five exhibitions for autumn 2026.
- Three exhibitions in Madrid: 'Prerrafaelismo. Itinerarios femeninos', '1850-1914, La otra orilla de la vanguardia', and 'Minor White'.
- Madrid exhibitions run from September 24, 2026 to January 10, 2027 at Sala Recoletos.
- 'Prerrafaelismo. Itinerarios femeninos' curated by Pamela Gerrish Nunn, focuses on female Pre-Raphaelite artists.
- Artists featured include Elizabeth Siddal, Julia Margaret Cameron, Evelyn de Morgan, May Morris, Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale.
- '1850-1914, La otra orilla de la vanguardia' curated by Pilar Soler, based on Hans Prinzhorn's 1922 book 'Expresiones de la locura'.
- The exhibition examines the Nazi instrumentalization of Prinzhorn's collection and its link to Art Brut.
- 'Minor White' retrospective curated by Carlos Gollonet, emphasizing his photographic sequences.
- In Barcelona, KBr hosts 'Dana Lixenberg. American Images' from October 1, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
- Lixenberg's exhibition includes 'Imperial Courts', works from Jeffersonville and Shishmaref, and Polaroid installation.
- KBr Flama'26 features Sara Bravo, Elena Bulet i Llopis, Luca Gaetano Pira, Meghan Mathews.
- Jury for KBr Flama: Roser Cambray, Cristina de Middel, Carles Guerra.
Entities
Artists
- Minor White
- Dana Lixenberg
- Elizabeth Siddal
- Julia Margaret Cameron
- Evelyn de Morgan
- May Morris
- Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale
- Hans Prinzhorn
- Sara Bravo
- Elena Bulet i Llopis
- Luca Gaetano Pira
- Meghan Mathews
- Evelyn De Morgan
Institutions
- Fundación MAPFRE
- Sala Recoletos
- KBr Photography Center
- Maison Européenne de la Photographie
- Heidelberg University Hospital
- Fundación Mapfre
- Centro de Fotografía KBr
- Princeton University Art Museum
- Musée d’Orsay
- Société des Amis des Musées d’Orsay et de l’Orangerie
- Prinzhorn Collection
- University Hospital Heidelberg
- Elisava
- Escola d’Art i Superior de Disseny Serra i Abella
- Idep Barcelona
- IEFC
- Recoletos
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Barcelona
- Los Ángeles
- United States
- Jeffersonville
- Indiana
- Shishmaref
- Alaska
- Ámsterdam
- Netherlands
- París
- France
- Heidelberg
- Germany
- Grand Teton National Park
- Wyoming
- California
- Minneapolis
- Boston
- Los Angeles
Sources
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