Jaume Plensa's Monumental Sculpture 'Julia' Installed in Madrid

Jaume Plensa, a distinguished Catalan artist hailing from Barcelona, was born in 1955 and has gained recognition across Spain through various exhibitions and installations. A striking 12-meter-tall white sculpture titled 'Julia' has been installed in Madrid's Plaza Colón, crafted from polyester resin and marble dust, encouraging contemplation. This piece is part of a collaboration between the Madrid City Council and Fundación Maria Cristina Masaveu Peterson, slated for display throughout 2019 before becoming part of the Masaveu Collection. In Retiro Park, three sculptures known as 'Invisible Heads'—Laura, Anna, and Rui Rui—can be found, while smaller pieces are showcased at Galería Pilar Serra until March 25, 2019. Furthermore, a retrospective at MACBA in Barcelona features around twenty works, marking Plensa's first exhibition in his native city in sixteen years.