Andrea Canepa's 'Fardo' and 'Entre lo profundo y lo distante' in Spain
Andrea Canepa, a Peruvian artist born in Lima in 1980, showcases two thought-provoking installations in Spain that question established institutional narratives. At Madrid's Parque del Retiro, her piece 'Fardo' envelops the Palacio de Cristal with fabric inspired by Paracas funerary textiles, coinciding with the building's restoration from 2023 to the present. This installation is set to be displayed from January 13, 2026, until January 1, 2027, inviting active viewer participation. Simultaneously, 'Entre lo profundo y lo distante' is on view at the IVAM in Valencia from December 11, 2025, to April 12, 2026, drawing on Andean huacas to explore a non-linear connection between time, body, and space. Both installations challenge conventional site-specificity, highlighting ritual and alternative temporalities within museum contexts.
Key facts
- Andrea Canepa (b. 1980, Lima) is the artist.
- 'Fardo' at Palacio de Cristal, Madrid, runs Jan 13, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027.
- Palacio de Cristal was built in 1887 for the Exposición de las Islas Filipinas.
- The Palacio has been under restoration since 2023.
- 'Fardo' uses printed fabric with Paracas funerary textile patterns.
- 'Entre lo profundo y lo distante' at IVAM, Valencia, ran Dec 11, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026.
- IVAM installation references Andean huacas.
- Both works require active viewer participation and challenge site-specific conventions.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Canepa
Institutions
- Palacio de Cristal
- Museo Reina Sofía
- IVAM (Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno)
- Artishock Revista
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Parque del Retiro
- Valencia
- Peru
- Lima