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Archéologies du futur at Sala Rekalde, Bilbao

exhibition · 2026-04-23

'Archéologies du futur,' curated by Peio Aguirre, was showcased at Sala Rekalde in Bilbao from 27 September to 2 December 2007. This exhibition examined the reinterpretation of 1970s items like record covers, magazines, and architectural remnants in modern art. Featured artists included Carol Bove, Mathias Poledna, Dora Garcia, Martin Beck, and Pia Rönicke, who utilized shelves, vitrines, and archives to establish a static, archaeological viewpoint that contrasts historical memory with popular culture. Didier Arnaudet provided a review of the exhibition. Simultaneously, 'Chacun à son goût' at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (17 October 2007 – 3 February 2008) showcased twelve Basque artists, such as Elssie Ansereo and Ibon Aranberri, who questioned public tastes and values.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Archéologies du futur' curated by Peio Aguirre at Sala Rekalde, Bilbao.
  • Dates: 27 September – 2 December 2007.
  • Featured artists: Carol Bove, Mathias Poledna, Dora Garcia, Martin Beck, Pia Rönicke.
  • Exhibition used shelves, vitrines, and archives to create an archaeological perspective.
  • Concurrent exhibition 'Chacun à son goût' at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 17 October 2007 – 3 February 2008.
  • 'Chacun à son goût' featured twelve Basque artists: Elssie Ansereo, Ibon Aranberri, Manu Arregui, Clemente Bernad, Abigail Lazkoz, Maider Lopez, Asier Mendizabal, Itziar Okariz, Juan Perez Agirregoikoa, Aitor Ortiz, Sergio Prego, Ixone Sadaba.
  • Review by Didier Arnaudet published in artpress.
  • Exhibition explored memory, mass culture, and the 1970s through contemporary art.

Entities

Artists

  • Peio Aguirre
  • Carol Bove
  • Mathias Poledna
  • Dora Garcia
  • Martin Beck
  • Pia Rönicke
  • Didier Arnaudet
  • Elssie Ansereo
  • Ibon Aranberri
  • Manu Arregui
  • Clemente Bernad
  • Abigail Lazkoz
  • Maider Lopez
  • Asier Mendizabal
  • Itziar Okariz
  • Juan Perez Agirregoikoa
  • Aitor Ortiz
  • Sergio Prego
  • Ixone Sadaba

Institutions

  • Sala Rekalde
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
  • artpress

Locations

  • Bilbao
  • Spain

Sources