Kay Rosen Debuts 'The Royals' at Parking Barcelona, Her First Solo Show in Spain

Since September 29, 'The Royals,' an installation by American artist Kay Rosen, has been showcased at Parking Barcelona, marking her inaugural solo exhibition in Spain. This project is part of a site-specific series at the operational garage located on Carrer de París and delves into language and cultural norms. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1943, Rosen manipulates words as a plastic medium, transforming their significance through variations in scale, color, and layout. The installation includes a wall inscription that reads 'Parking & Parqueen,' a play on 'King' and 'Queen' that addresses themes of representation and identity. The background, a blend of pink and purple, evokes connections to femininity and feminist movements, encouraging a nuanced interpretation of language hierarchies infused with humor and ambiguity.