Light

29 October - 03 January 2026

Tackling light as more than a simple source of illumination, the exhibition 'Light' is dedicated to the exploration of light and lightness in contemporary art. Here, it becomes a language of transformation—a force that reveals, shapes, and gives life to matter.

Through painting, sculpture, and installation of artists such as Rafael Canogar, Juan Genovés, Luis Gordillo, David Magán and Anselm Reyle amongst others, 'Light' investigates how artists use luminosity as both subject and medium. The exhibition traces light’s dual nature: its tangible presence that defines form, and its intangible quality that transcends space and perception. In this dialogue, light emerges as a bridge between the visible and the invisible.

Equally, lightness takes on poetic meaning. It becomes the delicacy that resists gravity, the breath that softens surfaces, and the moment when perception itself feels suspended. Here, art is not simply seen—it is experienced as an encounter with weightlessness and transcendence.

Light serves as a unifying thread across this diverse range of artistic practices. Rafael Canogar's Silencio series uses contrast—employing colour or grayscale at the center of the painting—to captivate attention with a "less is more" approach. In Célico (2022), the blue background is cut through with a large brushstroke of a darker hue, revealing glimpses of other colours beneath. Similarly, Gordillo's Yellow Island (2011) creates chromatic depth by blending white into the yellow background, softening the colour to contrast with the vibrant yellow pieces that inhabit the island.

For other artists, light emerges naturally from their visual language. Juan Genovés uses his signature crowds in Subterráneos (2019), depicting figures moving through underground passageways. The density of the crowd against the light background creates an illusion of depth as the masses rush behind the board. Magán's Halo Series 06 v.01 (2022–2023) uses light as a defining characteristic of his medium to achieve the work's full effect. Light plays a critical role in showcasing the soft glow of the piece—the translucent quality of the boards creates a soft halo of colour that recalls the glow of light itself. Finally, certain materials bring light into the work almost as a medium in its own right. Anselm Reyle's use of neons captures light with an artificial quality that—refelecting on other materials in its environment—brings dynamic energy to the piece. In all its forms and uses, light guides our reflection and perspective on these artworks.

Inviting visitors on a sensory journey, 'Light' encourages to see art not as static objects, but as living presences that float, move, and transform. Within this luminous space, illumination becomes exploration, and every reflection offers a glimpse into the ethereal.