Patricia Esquivias' 'Atentamente' Opens at La Fabra Barcelona
La Fabra – Centre d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona launched 'Atentamente', a dedicated exhibition featuring Patricia Esquivias (Caracas, 1979), on May 16, 2025. Curated by Caniche Editorial, this event is part of the Barcelona Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura 2026 initiative. The display showcases previously unseen works that revolve around letters addressed to figures related to her art, spanning two floors. Notable pieces include 'Bosque Kebab House', 'El tallo en sesgo', and the videos 'Cardón cardinal' and 'Walking Still'. On the upper level, visitors can view 'Cuadro del mar', 'Beni Boufrah finales del siglo XX, principios del XXI', and 'Brave Wounded Blows'. Esquivias' art delves into themes of social connections and marginalization narratives. The exhibition will be open until September 27, 2026, and a companion book compiling all the letters is available.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Atentamente' opened May 16, 2025 at La Fabra, Barcelona.
- Patricia Esquivias (born 1979, Caracas) is the featured artist.
- Curated by Caniche Editorial.
- Part of Barcelona Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura 2026.
- Runs until September 27, 2026.
- Exhibition centers on letters written by the artist to characters in her works.
- Ground floor includes 'Bosque Kebab House', 'El tallo en sesgo', 'Cardón cardinal', 'Walking Still'.
- Upper floor includes 'Cuadro del mar', 'Beni Boufrah finales del siglo XX, principios del XXI', 'Brave Wounded Blows'.
- Esquivias' work has been shown at Museo Nacional de Arte Reina Sofía, Hammer Museum, Tate Modern.
- A companion book by Caniche Editorial collects all letters.
Entities
Artists
- Patricia Esquivias
Institutions
- La Fabra – Centre d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
- Caniche Editorial
- Barcelona Capital Mundial de la Arquitectura 2026
- Museo Nacional de Arte Reina Sofía
- Hammer Museum
- Tate Modern
- Taller de Cantería de Madrid
- Expo 92 Seville
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Caracas
- Venezuela
- Madrid
- Los Ángeles
- London
- Baja California
- Mexico
- Seville
- Colombia
- Calle Casarrubuelos
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Morocco