At a glance
Fifteen large-format canvases bring together the distinct abstract styles of two pioneering Spanish painters who became core members of the historic mid-century New York School.
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Why go
This presentation features a completely new selection of large-scale paintings from both artists, including several rare canvases by José Guerrero that have remained hidden from public view for decades.
You'll see
Large-scale abstract paintings · Late-career masterworks · Vibrant chromatic harmonies · Gestural compositions using black tones
Pace of visit
The small selection of fifteen paintings allows for a focused, unhurried examination of the formal differences between the two artists.
Artlovers Tip
Observe the canvases from varying distances to fully appreciate the contrast between Vicente’s soft, borderless fields of color and Guerrero’s sharp, structured use of black pigment.
Inside the exhibition
The exhibition Guerrero/Vicente at Galería Cayón in Madrid, Spain, brings together the works of José Guerrero and Esteban Vicente, the only two Spanish painters who fully integrated into the American Abstract Expressionism movement. Visitors can explore their individual styles with free admission to the gallery during the Apertura Madrid 2026 gallery weekend.
The presentation comprises fifteen paintings in total, featuring eight works by Guerrero and seven by Vicente. This specific iteration focuses on large-scale canvases, showcasing a fresh selection of pieces that includes several important paintings by Guerrero that have not been shown to the public for decades.
Seeing these mature works side by side highlights how both creators developed radically different approaches to abstraction after their shared training in Madrid and Paris. While Vicente built atmospheric, luminous landscapes of color entirely devoid of black, Guerrero utilized bold gestural strokes and heavy black tones to generate intense structural tension across his canvases.
Worth travelling for?
A focused and illuminating stop for gallery-goers interested in postwar abstraction, color theory, and the diverse visual languages of the New York School.
Experience as an Artlover
The exhibition is hosted at the gallery's Madrid venue on Calle de Blanca de Navarra and is open to the public without requiring prior ticket bookings.
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