IVAM marks 40 years of Albufera Natural Park with group exhibition on landscape and memory
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of La Albufera's designation as a natural park, the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM) is showcasing 'Albufera paisaje y Albufera memoria', under the curation of Sandra Moros. This exhibition highlights the works of artists such as Bleda y Rosa, Paula García-Masedo, Lucía Loren, Teresa Marín, Jorge Ribalta, and Jorge Yeregui, who delve into both the natural and human aspects of the coastal lagoon. It also incorporates historical pieces by Sorolla, Gustave Doré, María Dolores Casanova, and Antoni Esplugas. Additionally, the exhibition features 'Visió tangencial', which includes contributions from Gabriel Cualladó and others, prompting reflections on Albufera's past and future, from historical boundaries to tourism.
Key facts
- Exhibition at IVAM marks 40th anniversary of La Albufera's declaration as a natural park.
- Curated by Sandra Moros.
- Features works by Bleda y Rosa, Paula García-Masedo, Lucía Loren, Teresa Marín, Jorge Ribalta, and Jorge Yeregui.
- Includes historical works by Sorolla, Gustave Doré, María Dolores Casanova, and Antoni Esplugas.
- Starts from 'Visió tangencial', a 1980s photographic commission involving 12 photographers.
- Bleda y Rosa created new work based on 1761 demarcation markers.
- García-Masedo uses car body materials from Ford Almussafes plant.
- Lucía Loren collaborates with artisan Amparo Calero on 'Tramas acuáticas: flujos e hilazas'.
- Teresa Marín García presents 'Zona de fluctuación', a multi-screen video installation.
- Jorge Ribalta's 'Eel Stories' documents eel-related human practices.
- Jorge Yeregui examines tourism development since the 1960s.
Entities
Artists
- Sandra Moros
- Bleda y Rosa
- Paula García-Masedo
- Lucía Loren
- Teresa Marín
- Jorge Ribalta
- Jorge Yeregui
- Sorolla
- Gustave Doré
- María Dolores Casanova
- Antoni Esplugas
- Gabriel Cualladó
- Derek Bennett
- Diana Blok
- Vicente del Amo
- Joan Fontcuberta
- John Goto
- Andreas Müller-Pohle
- Rafael Navarro
- Paulo Nozolino
- Humberto Rivas
- Philippe Salaün
- Manuel Úbeda
- Amparo Calero
Institutions
- Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM)
- Museo ICO
- Ford
Locations
- Valencia
- Spain
- La Albufera
- Almussafes
- Mediterranean