Isabel Herguera Exhibition Opens at Catalan Film Archive in Barcelona
La Filmoteca de Catalunya in Barcelona is presenting an exhibition titled 'El desig d’un lloc imaginat' dedicated to artist Isabel Herguera, running until June 14, 2026. Curated by Nekane Aramburu, the show offers a comprehensive overview of Herguera's career, which spans drawing, video art, video installation, and animation. Originally presented at Kutxa Fundazioa in 2024, this Barcelona presentation features her most significant works alongside unpublished materials like travel notebooks and preparatory drawings. The exhibition explores three main themes: her technical evolution, international influences, and pedagogical approach. Herguera studied under Nam June Paik at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the 1980s and later at CalArts, developing a methodology blending craft and technology. The display occupies multiple spaces within the institution, including a specially created mural and a complementary film series curated by Laura Ginès.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'El desig d’un lloc imaginat' runs until June 14, 2026 at La Filmoteca de Catalunya in Barcelona
- Show features works by Spanish artist Isabel Herguera, born 1961 in San Sebastián
- Curated by Nekane Aramburu, originally presented at Kutxa Fundazioa in 2024
- Exhibition explores Herguera's technical evolution, international experiences, and teaching career
- Includes unpublished materials and extends to multiple spaces with a complementary film program
Entities
Artists
- Isabel Herguera
- Nam June Paik
Institutions
- La Filmoteca de Catalunya
- Kutxa Fundazioa
- Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
- CalArts
- National Institute of Design
- Central Academy of Fine Arts
Locations
- Barcelona
- San Sebastián
- Düsseldorf
- Seoul
- Miami
- India
- China