Emilio Gañán's 'Canto llano' at CAB Burgos Explores Line, Geometry, and Perception
Until September 6, 2026, the CAB de Burgos is showcasing 'Canto llano', an exhibition by Spanish artist Emilio Gañán. The title signifies a musical style that mirrors Gañán's artistic approach, characterized by subtle variations that induce changes in perception. Featured series in the exhibition include 'Arkitectones', 'Canto llano', and 'Nipon', all emphasizing the construction of pictorial space. Gañán, a native of Plasencia born in 1971, earned his Fine Arts degree from the University of Salamanca. He has displayed his work in venues such as Fernando Pradilla and the Museo Francisco Sobrino. His art is included in collections like DKV and the Biblioteca Nacional. He won the First Prize in Sculpture Ciudad de Badajoz in 2010 and at the Bienal Extremeña in 2009.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Canto llano' by Emilio Gañán at CAB de Burgos until September 6, 2026.
- Title references a primitive musical form based on repetition and modulation.
- Exhibition includes series 'Arkitectones', 'Canto llano', and 'Nipon'.
- Gañán's work focuses on line, geometry, and perception.
- Artist born in Plasencia in 1971, lives and works between Plasencia and Madrid.
- Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Salamanca.
- Solo exhibitions at Fernando Pradilla (Madrid) and Ángeles Baños (Badajoz), and institutions like Museo Francisco Sobrino (Guadalajara) and Palacio Quintanar (Segovia).
- Work shown at ZONAMACO, SP Arte, Pinta Miami, Art Lima; collections include DKV, Biblioteca Nacional, MEIAC, Norman Foster collection.
- Awards: First Prize in Sculpture Ciudad de Badajoz (2010) and First Prize at Bienal Extremeña de Artes Plásticas (2009).
Entities
Artists
- Emilio Gañán
Institutions
- CAB de Burgos
- Fernando Pradilla
- Ángeles Baños
- Museo Francisco Sobrino
- Palacio Quintanar
- DKV
- Biblioteca Nacional
- MEIAC
- Norman Foster collection
- Universidad de Salamanca
Locations
- Burgos
- Spain
- Plasencia
- Madrid
- Badajoz
- Guadalajara
- Segovia