Museo Reina Sofía Mounts Major Maruja Mallo Retrospective
In Madrid, the Museo Reina Sofía has launched a retrospective honoring Maruja Mallo (1902–1995), a Spanish artist frequently overlooked. Curated by Patricia Molins, the exhibition presents approximately one hundred pieces from institutions such as the Art Institute of Chicago and the Centre Pompidou. Its purpose is to rectify Spain's historical disregard for Mallo, a significant figure in the avant-garde movement. The exhibition begins with her five "Verbene" canvases (1926–1927), which showcase a fusion of artistic styles. Mallo, associated with the Generation of '27, had ties to Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca. This exhibition will be on display until March 16, 2026, featuring her works from early prints to those created during her exile in Argentina.
Key facts
- Maruja Mallo (1902–1995) is the subject of a major retrospective at the Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid.
- The exhibition is curated by Patricia Molins and includes about 100 works.
- Loans come from the Art Institute of Chicago, Centre Pompidou, and South American collections.
- The five 'Verbene' paintings (1926–1927) are shown together for the first time.
- Mallo was part of the Generation of '27, alongside Dalí, Lorca, and Buñuel.
- 'El Espantapájaros' (1930) was previously owned by Jean-Paul Sartre.
- 'Joven Negra' (1948) was acquired by the Reina Sofía for €300,000.
- The exhibition runs until March 16, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Maruja Mallo
- Salvador Dalí
- Federico García Lorca
- Luis Buñuel
- Rafael Alberti
- José Ortega y Gasset
- Jean-Paul Sartre
Institutions
- Museo Reina Sofía
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Centre Pompidou
- La Barraca
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Lugo
- Argentina
- Galicia
- South America
- Paris
- France
- Chicago
- United States