Helena Laguna Bastante: Interdisciplinary Artist Explores Body, Memory, and Language
Helena Laguna Bastante, an interdisciplinary artist from Barcelona, presented her creations in the summer exhibition «la de Salva i Helena» at Àngels Barcelona, highlighting the body as a medium for relationships and transformation. She possesses a Fine Arts degree and a Master's in Artistic Research from the University of Barcelona and teaches at EINA. Her works have been displayed at venues such as Manifesta 15, Fundació Joan Miró, and MACBA. Future endeavors include a residency at MORPHO from August 3 to October 31, a group exhibition at Homesession, and a solo exhibition at Sala Pere Ferrer in 2027. Influences on her work include writings by Sara Ahmed and artists like Roni Horn. More details can be found at www.helenalagunabastante.com and on Instagram @helenalaguna.
Key facts
- Helena Laguna Bastante presented alongside Salva G. Ojeda in the exhibition «la de Salva i Helena» at Àngels Barcelona in summer 2025.
- She holds a Fine Arts degree from the University of Barcelona, a curating postgraduate from EINA, and a Master's in Artistic Research and Production from the University of Barcelona.
- She has exhibited at Manifesta 15, La Panera de Lleida, Fundació Joan Miró, La Capella, Homesession, Fundació Brossa, MACBA, Centre d’Arts Santa Mònica, and Centro Cultural de España en Buenos Aires.
- She has completed residencies at MORPHO (Antwerp), Can Felipa Arts Visuals, and L’Estruch, and received grants from Fundación Guasch Coranty, Casa Aymat, Sala d’Art Jove de Barcelona, Terrassa Crea, and Fundació Tàpies.
- Her project «Improvisación es una palabra para algo que no puede mantener un nombre» (2025-2026) was exhibited at Can Felipa, inspired by Steve Paxton.
- She is currently a resident at MORPHO, Antwerp, from August 3 to October 31, 2025, funded by Hangar and Institut Ramon Llull.
- Upcoming: collective exhibition «PANORAMA» at Galería Reus, Mallorca, opening December 18, 2025; solo show at Sala Pere Ferrer, Monasterio de Sant Cugat in 2027; and «Entre dos inicios» at La Capella, Barcelona, from January 25 to April 30, 2028.
- Her work is represented at www.helenalagunabastante.com and on Instagram @helenalaguna.
Entities
Artists
- Helena Laguna Bastante
- Salva G. Ojeda
- Julia Spínola
- Steve Paxton
- Sara Ahmed
- Adriana Cavarero
- Isabel de Naverán
- Lydia Davis
- Roni Horn
- Nairy Baghramian
- June Crespo
- David Bestué
- Tània Vendrell
Institutions
- Art Nou
- Àngels Barcelona
- University of Barcelona
- EINA
- Hangar
- Manifesta 15
- La Panera de Lleida
- Fundació Joan Miró
- La Capella
- Homesession
- Fundació Brossa
- MACBA
- Centre d’Arts Santa Mònica
- Centro Cultural de España en Buenos Aires
- MORPHO
- Can Felipa Arts Visuals
- L’Estruch
- Fundación Guasch Coranty
- Casa Aymat
- Sala d’Art Jove de Barcelona
- Terrassa Crea
- Fundació Tàpies
- POLS
- Institut Ramon Llull
- L’Estruch Fàbrica de Creació
- Galería Reus
- Sala Pere Ferrer
- Monasterio de Sant Cugat
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Lleida
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- Sabadell
- Mallorca
- Sant Cugat