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María Lara's First Madrid Institutional Show at CentroCentro

exhibition · 2026-06-26

In Madrid, CentroCentro is showcasing 'La lentitud de la luz,' marking the first major exhibition for Granada-born artist María Lara (b. 1940, Loja, Granada). Curated by Armando Montesinos, the display includes 40 of Lara’s paintings and drawings created over the past 25 years, highlighting her exploration of light variations. Known for her minimalist approach, Lara focuses on elements such as format, scale, color, and composition, turning delicate perceptions into visual art. Julieta de Haro describes the exhibition as 'an act of justice' for Lara, a 'secret painter' who is finally receiving the recognition she deserves. Lara, who studied fine arts in Seville and Madrid, married artist Mitsuo Miura in 1973. The exhibition is open until November 15, 2026.

Key facts

  • First institutional exhibition in Madrid for María Lara
  • 40 paintings and drawings from the last 25 years
  • Curated by Armando Montesinos
  • Runs until November 15, 2026
  • At CentroCentro, Madrid
  • María Lara born in Loja, Granada, 1940
  • Married to artist Mitsuo Miura since 1973
  • Work in collections: Museo Helga de Alvear, MUSAC, Junta de Andalucía, Caja Madrid

Entities

Artists

  • María Lara
  • Mitsuo Miura
  • Armando Montesinos
  • Julieta de Haro

Institutions

  • CentroCentro
  • Museo Helga de Alvear
  • MUSAC
  • Junta de Andalucía
  • Caja Madrid
  • Galería Maior
  • Galería Adora Calvo
  • Museo Francisco Sobrino
  • Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
  • Galería Fernando Vijande
  • Galería Juana Mordó
  • Galería Helga de Alvear
  • TVE-2
  • Galería y Ediciones Ginkgo
  • Escuela de Bellas Artes Santa Isabel de Hungría
  • Facultad de San Fernando de Madrid
  • Ayuntamiento de Madrid

Locations

  • Madrid
  • Spain
  • Loja
  • Granada
  • Seville
  • Italy
  • Greece
  • France
  • Mallorca
  • Las Rozas
  • León
  • Cáceres
  • Guadalajara

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