The Ryder Presents 'Todavía', First Solo Show of Miguel Benlloch in Madrid
From September 10 to October 31, 2026, the Ryder gallery in Madrid will showcase 'Todavía,' the inaugural solo exhibition of Miguel Benlloch (Loja, 1954 – Sevilla, 2018), curated by Rafa Barber. This exhibition presents a selection of Benlloch's works from different stages of his career, with many pieces being exhibited for the first time. Over his four-decade career, Benlloch, who was an artist, poet, and activist, tackled themes such as gender binarism and geopolitical issues. The exhibition is structured across two levels: the upper level emphasizes language and political themes, while the lower level delves into personal experiences. Benlloch was a co-founder of the Frente de Liberación Homosexual de Andalucía and Planta Baja, with his works included in collections like IVAM and Museo Reina Sofía.
Key facts
- 'Todavía' is Miguel Benlloch's first solo exhibition at The Ryder gallery in Madrid.
- The exhibition is curated by Rafa Barber and runs from 10 September to 31 October 2026.
- Benlloch (Loja, 1954 – Sevilla, 2018) was an artist, poet, and activist with a four-decade interdisciplinary practice.
- The show is divided into two floors: upper floor focuses on language, representation, and politics; lower floor on the intimate sphere.
- Works include 'Epigramas contra la guerra' (1990–2018), 'Piedra Palestina' (1993), 'Canario' (1993), 'Tengo tiempo' (1994), 'O donde habite el olvido' (1992–2002), '12 esferas en la intimidad' (1994), and 'La braga activista' (2004).
- A display case from Benlloch's personal collection is shown for the first time.
- The exhibition includes 'DERERUMNATURA. Quien canta su mal espanta' (2016) and 'REVERSIBLELBISREVER' (1995).
- Benlloch co-founded the Frente de Liberación Homosexual de Andalucía and the Frente de Liberación Gay de Granada, and co-founded Planta Baja in 1983.
- He coordinated the UNIA arteypensamiento program from 2001 to 2015.
- His work is in collections of IVAM, Museo Reina Sofía, and MACBA, and has been shown at The Kitchen, Arteleku, CAAC, MACBA, Museu Picasso, Tabakalera, Moderna Museet, and Villa Arson.
- The exhibition coincides with the retrospective 'Miguel Benlloch. Bajar la voz' at CAAC (2025–2026), curated by Rafa Barber and Enrique Fuenteblanca.
Entities
Artists
- Miguel Benlloch
- Rafa Barber
- Enrique Fuenteblanca
Institutions
- The Ryder
- Frente de Liberación Homosexual de Andalucía
- Frente de Liberación Gay de Granada
- Planta Baja
- BNV Producciones
- UNIA arteypensamiento
- The Kitchen
- Arteleku
- Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo
- MACBA
- Museu Picasso
- Tabakalera
- Moderna Museet
- Villa Arson
- Institut Valencià d’Art Modern
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Loja
- Sevilla
- Granada
- Andalucía
- New York
- United States