At a glance
Large-scale paintings and intricate ceramics transform the classic motifs of flowers and fruit into unsettling, oversized organisms and mythic landscapes.
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Why go
Experience five contemporary voices pushing the boundaries of traditional genres through seven high-impact works, including massive canvases and ceramic installations that fill the gallery’s industrial proportions.
You'll see
Monumental floral paintings · Glazed ceramic installations · Neo-expressionist figuration · Surreal biological mutations · Contemporary landscape studies
Pace of visit
The small number of works allows for a fast pace, though the massive scale of several pieces invites viewing from multiple distances.
Don't miss
Jorge Galindo’s Bouquet Tropical, a six-metre-wide floral composition that blends oil paint with scraps of wallpaper to disrupt the traditional still life.
Artlovers Tip
Start by viewing the large-scale works from across the room to appreciate their impact before moving closer to inspect the collage elements and textured ceramic details. Afterward, visit Abraham Lacalle’s solo show in the adjacent space to see a different take on landscape.
Inside the exhibition
Naturaleza viva, naturaleza muerta brings together five contemporary artists at VETA by Fer Francés in Madrid, Spain. The exhibition examines the enduring relevance of landscape and still life, moving beyond decorative traditions to present nature as a site of psychological tension and imaginative reconstruction.
The selection features seven distinct works by Julio Galindo, Jorge Galindo, Matías Sánchez, Maciej Kość, and Christian Rex van Minnen. Visitors encounter a range of media, from a sprawling six-metre floral triptych and meticulously detailed organic mutations to large-scale ceramic processions rooted in mythology and sacred symbolism.
By placing these works within a former industrial setting in Carabanchel, the gallery highlights the contrast between organic subject matter and theatrical execution. The show succeeds by showing how nature—whether living or "dead"—remains a powerful tool for investigating modern memory and the grotesque.
Worth travelling for?
A visually punchy, concise stop for those exploring Madrid's Carabanchel art scene, best appreciated as a companion to the gallery's larger solo presentations.
Experience as an Artlover
Entry to the exhibition is free. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 20:00, with split hours on Saturdays and closure on Sundays and Mondays.
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