Herejes y Herederas

Contemporary figurative painting with influences from Baroque art, Spanish painting traditions, neo-expressionism, surrealism, and contemporary symbolism.

Because this is where you see what happens after the canon.

The exhibition proves that classical painting is not dead — it’s mutating.

And seeing it inside Carabanchel, Madrid’s industrial contemporary art district, makes the experience even stronger.

Ideally visit after the Prado → the references suddenly become obvious

Don’t try to “understand” every piece → react emotionally first

Pay attention to scale → several works are meant to overwhelm you physically

Explore the surrounding Carabanchel galleries afterward → this area is becoming one of Madrid’s most interesting contemporary art zones

Artlovers tip:

This is the kind of show where contemporary art stops feeling distant — and starts feeling alive.