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Nasher Sculpture Collection Debuts in Europe at Madrid's Reina Sofia

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Patsy and Raymond Nasher collection, one of the world's most significant holdings of modern sculpture, has been presented in Europe for the first time. This major exhibition opened at the Reina Sofia center in Madrid. Previously, portions of the collection were shown at venues in Dallas and Washington. The collection is distinguished by its nearly exclusive focus on sculpture from the modern era, spanning a century of artistic production. Its European presentation marks a key moment for public access to these important works.

Key facts

  • The Patsy and Raymond Nasher collection is one of the largest collections of modern art.
  • The collection is almost entirely dedicated to sculpture.
  • The collection has just been presented in Europe.
  • The collection was exhibited at the Reina Sofia center in Madrid.
  • Parts of the collection were previously shown in Dallas.
  • Parts of the collection were previously shown in Washington.
  • The collection represents a century of modern sculpture.
  • The source article was published on June 1, 1988.

Entities

Institutions

  • Reina Sofia

Locations

  • Madrid
  • Spain
  • Dallas
  • United States
  • Washington
  • Europe

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