Marco Prieto's 'No-Portraits' at Arteuparte, San Sebastián
Marco Prieto, also known as Sr. Gotta, presents 'La noche de San Juan de Marco Prieto' at Galería Arteuparte in San Sebastián, curated by Laura Darriba, until July 20, 2026. The exhibition features his 'no-portraits,' which replace traditional brushstrokes with percussive impacts on canvas, creating fragmented, eroded faces. Darriba's curatorial text connects Prieto's technique to Basque folk traditions like the Tamborrada, where repetitive drumming transforms individual perception into collective experience. Prieto's work introduces accident and unpredictability, challenging contemporary demands for constant visual identification. The artist has previously exhibited at Galería Modus Operandi in Madrid and La Panartería.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'La noche de San Juan de Marco Prieto' at Galería Arteuparte, San Sebastián.
- Curated by Laura Darriba.
- Runs until July 20, 2026.
- Artist Marco Prieto, aka Sr. Gotta, creates 'no-portraits' using percussive impacts instead of brushstrokes.
- Darriba's text links the technique to Basque traditions like the Tamborrada.
- Prieto's work emphasizes accident, unpredictability, and collective memory.
- Previous exhibitions include Galería Modus Operandi (Madrid) and La Panartería.
- Prieto is considered one of the most promising artists on the national scene.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Prieto
- Sr. Gotta
- Laura Darriba
Institutions
- Galería Arteuparte
- Galería Modus Operandi
- La Panartería
Locations
- San Sebastián
- Spain
- Madrid