Museo Guggenheim Bilbao Opens Course on Light, Climate Change, and Identity in Contemporary Art
The Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is set to offer a three-part course titled Arte contemporáneo y transformación: luz, cambio climático e identidad, as part of its Aproximaciones al arte initiative, led by Iñigo Sarriugarte Gómez. The first module, focusing on light in contemporary art, will occur on October 20, November 2, November 17, and December 1. The second module will explore climate crisis imagery on February 2, February 16, March 2, and March 19. The final module, which delves into identity and gender diversity, is planned for April 6, April 20, May 4, and May 18. Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays from 17:30 to 19:00, excluding November 2 and March 19. Registration begins on September 17, 2026, for Amigos del Museo, September 24 for Seguidores, and September 30 for the general public, with fees set at 120 euros for Amigos and 150 euros for others.
Key facts
- The course is part of the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao's Aproximaciones al arte series.
- It consists of three independent modules on light, climate crisis, and identity.
- Iñigo Sarriugarte Gómez, professor of Art History at EHU/UPV, teaches the course.
- Module I includes guided visits to exhibitions of Dan Flavin and Steve McQueen.
- Module II features a guided visit to Philippe Parreno's exhibition.
- Module III concludes with a guided visit to Carmen Herrera's exhibition.
- Sessions are on Tuesdays from 17:30 to 19:00, except November 2 and March 19.
- Registration opens September 17, 2026, for Amigos; fees are 120 or 150 euros per module.
Entities
Artists
- Dan Flavin
- Steve McQueen
- Philippe Parreno
- Carmen Herrera
- Iñigo Sarriugarte Gómez
Institutions
- Museo Guggenheim Bilbao
- EHU/UPV
- masdearte
Locations
- Bilbao
- Spain