Patrick Hamilton's 'HIPERASIA' at Galería Casado Santapau critiques neoliberalism through Chinese bazaar artifacts.
Chilean artist Patrick Hamilton will unveil his third solo exhibition, 'HIPERASIA,' at Galería Casado Santapau in Madrid from April 16 to June 6, 2026. This exhibition tackles pressing contemporary themes such as the post-capitalist crisis, unemployment driven by AI, inequality, and environmental degradation, drawing inspiration from the Chinese bazaars of Madrid. It comprises two distinct series: 'Pinturas Abrasivas,' which utilizes red and black sandpapers to reference Neo-Geo and Op Art, and 'Equilibrios,' featuring unstable constructions made from diverse materials. Theorist Nelly Richard describes Hamilton's art as engaging with 'archaeological memory,' resonating on a global scale. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2007, established the Visual Arts School at Universidad Diego Portales in 2006, and has exhibited extensively across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'HIPERASIA' runs April 16-June 6, 2026 at Galería Casado Santapau in Madrid
- Patrick Hamilton's third solo show features works addressing post-capitalism, AI unemployment, inequality, and environmental collapse
- Two series presented: 'Pinturas Abrasivas' (sandpaper compositions) and 'Equilibrios' (photographic trompe-l'oeil constructions)
- Hamilton draws material inspiration from Madrid's Chinese bazaars, treating them as contemporary curiosity museums
- Artist received 2007 Guggenheim Fellowship and 2006 ISCP New York residency
- Founded Visual Arts School at Universidad Diego Portales (2006) and co-directed González y González project space (2010-2013)
- Work in collections including Museo Reina Sofía, CA2M, Colección Jumex, and The Bronx Museum
- Participated in numerous biennials including Venice, São Paulo, Havana, and Portland
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Hamilton
- Nelly Richard
- Claudia Wieser
- Abdul Vas
Institutions
- Galería Casado Santapau
- John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
- International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP)
- Universidad Diego Portales
- González y González
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Museo de Arte, Arquitectura e Tecnología (MAAT)
- DKM Museum
- Auckland Art Gallery
- The Bronx Museum
- Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle
- Dublin Contemporary
- National Museum of Contemporary Art
- Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter
- Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M)
- Centro Gallego de Arte Contemporáneo (CGAC)
- La Colección Jumex
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Buenos Aires
- Plataforma de Arte Contemporáneo
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Santiago
- Chile
- New York
- USA
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Duisburg
- Germany
- Auckland
- New Zealand
- Warsaw
- Poland
- Dublin
- Ireland
- Seoul
- South Korea
- Oslo
- Norway
- Santiago de Compostela
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Portland
- Cuenca
- Ecuador
- Curitiba
- Brazil
- Canary Islands
- Havana
- Cuba
- Ushuaia
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- São Paulo
- Porto Alegre
- Venice
- Italy