Cruz Novillo at CentroCentro in Madrid, Spain, presents a comprehensive look at one of the most versatile figures in Spanish contemporary art. While widely known for his graphic design, this exhibition shifts focus to his conceptual career, tracing a path from 1960s drawings to works completed just before his passing in 2026. The display is organized around his recurring research into geometry, color, and the relationship between sound and time.

Visitors can interact with his Estructuras manipulables—series of methacrylate plates that allow for endless combinations—and view the evolution of his mathematical approach through sculptures in wood, stone, and bronze. The show also highlights his chronochromophonic experiments, including the Tribute series where he reinterprets masters like Velázquez and Cézanne through digital permutations. Archival material and preparatory sketches provide insight into how his ideas transitioned across different media and scales.

The exhibition emphasizes the internal logic of Novillo’s practice, which he organized into thematic cycles. By grouping historical pieces from the 1977 São Paulo Biennial alongside recent urban projects, such as the digits created for the National Statistics Institute, the show demonstrates how arithmetic and play remained the foundation of his work. It offers a clear view of an artist who treated images, sounds, and numbers as interchangeable parts of a single aesthetic system. Admission is free.

A rewarding visit for anyone interested in the intersection of mathematics and art, offering a deep, accessible dive into Spanish conceptual history.

Move freely through the non-linear rooms, taking time to physically manipulate the methacrylate structures and listen to the algorithmic soundscapes that fill the space.