Mariela Scafati's 'Nombrar el mundo' at Condeduque, Madrid
The exhibition 'Nombrar el mundo' by Mariela Scafati marks her inaugural solo showcase in Spain, taking place at Condeduque in Madrid. This event reimagines the canvas as a venue for connection through a blend of painting, sculpture, and text. The artworks stem from personal dialogues and include monochromatic canvases embellished with clothing from friends, forming new identities. Notable pieces such as 'Dai', 'Devo', 'Estela', 'Guille', 'Lola', 'Magui', 'Manu', and 'Nico' (2026) defy traditional two-dimensionality, while 'Polleras' (2003-2026) features skirts turned inside out with painted inscriptions. Curated by Marta Ramos-Yzquierdo, the exhibition highlights themes of 'radical friendship' and collective intimacy. Scafati, born in Bahía Blanca in 1973, has previously exhibited at prominent institutions and engages with art, education, and activism. The exhibition is open until July 19.
Key facts
- Mariela Scafati's first institutional solo exhibition in Spain, 'Nombrar el mundo', at Condeduque, Madrid
- Exhibition curated by Marta Ramos-Yzquierdo
- Works include 'Dai', 'Devo', 'Estela', 'Guille', 'Lola', 'Magui', 'Manu', 'Nico' (2026), 'Polleras' (2003-2026), 'Libro y deseo' (2025), 'Para saborear' (2025), 'Respira' (2025)
- Collaborator Lola Granillo contributes 'Radio Eléctrica Artesanal' programs
- Exhibition produced with Isla Flotante, Travesía Cuatro, and Colección Collegium
- Scafati has exhibited at Museo Reina Sofía, Guggenheim New York, Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin
- Exhibition runs until July 19
- Scafati is a queer serigrapher, painter, and teacher born in Bahía Blanca, 1973
Entities
Artists
- Mariela Scafati
- Lola Granillo
- Juan Gallego Benot
Institutions
- Condeduque
- Isla Flotante
- Travesía Cuatro
- Colección Collegium
- Museo Nacional Centro de Reina Sofía
- Museo Guggenheim de Nueva York
- Neue Nationalgalerie de Berlín
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Bahía Blanca
- Argentina