Lugares de la Memoria: EACC Castelló's Thematic Cycle Closes with Memory and Media Critique
In just two years, José Miguel G. Cortés has transformed the Espai d'Art Contemporani de Castelló (EACC) into a prominent contemporary art hub in Spain, despite challenges posed by Prime Minister José María Aznar's populist agenda. Cortés prioritizes communication and innovation, addressing the disintegration of conventional political frameworks. His programming showcases fresh perspectives through exhibitions such as 'Contra la arquitectura,' 'Zona F,' and 'De sangre y de fuego.' The series 'Seven Propositions and an Epilogue for the End of the Millennium' includes contributions from guest curators Dan Cameron, Kevin Power, Raymond Bellour, and Juan Vicente Aliaga. It culminates in 'Lugares de la Memoria,' featuring seven artists and examining the media's role in fostering historical forgetfulness, as highlighted by Hans Belting and lecturer Daniel Soutif.
Key facts
- EACC Castelló has become a leading contemporary art center in Spain under José Miguel G. Cortés.
- IVAM Valencia, CGAC Santiago de Compostela, and Museo Reina Sofía Madrid face pressure from populist policies of Prime Minister José María Aznar.
- Cortés prioritizes communication and experimentation over contemplation.
- Thematic exhibitions include 'Contra la arquitectura', 'Zona F', and 'De sangre y de fuego'.
- The cycle 'Seven Propositions and an Epilogue for the End of the Millennium' features guest curators Dan Cameron, Kevin Power, Raymond Bellour, and Juan Vicente Aliaga.
- 'Lugares de la Memoria' closes the cycle with works by seven artists: Miroslaw Balka, Eugenio Dittborn, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Doris Salcedo, Jean-Luc Godard, Chris Marker, and Antoni Muntadas.
- The exhibition critiques media accumulation causing historical amnesia.
- Hans Belting cites Pierre Nora on the end of equal treatment of history and memory.
- Daniel Soutif argued that our era represses forgetting.
Entities
Artists
- José Miguel G. Cortés
- Dan Cameron
- Kevin Power
- Raymond Bellour
- Juan Vicente Aliaga
- Miroslaw Balka
- Eugenio Dittborn
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres
- Doris Salcedo
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Chris Marker
- Antoni Muntadas
- Hans Belting
- Pierre Nora
- Daniel Soutif
- José María Aznar
Institutions
- EACC – Espace d'art contemporain
- IVAM Valencia
- CGAC Santiago de Compostela
- Museo Reina Sofía Madrid
- Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
Locations
- Castelló
- Spain
- Valencia
- Santiago de Compostela
- Madrid
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —