Exhibitions

Ofertorio

Madrid, Spain

A meditative dialogue between anatomical history and industrial memory, transforming a former slaughterhouse into a space of sacred offering.

Exhibition view

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© Matadero Centro de creación contemporánea

Meet the artist

Greta Alfaro

ArtLovers Tip

Look closely at the video projections; they provide a rhythmic counterpoint to the stillness of the sculptures and the heavy masonry of the hall.

Exhibition Highlights - What you'll see

Greta Alfaro’s first institutional solo exhibition in Madrid occupies the haunting, industrial expanse of Nave 0. Taking its name from the ancient gesture of offering, the installation examines how we perceive the body and what we choose to reveal or hide. Alfaro anchors the show with an 18th-century anatomical torso, bridging the gap between historical scientific artifice and contemporary visual culture.

You're watching a series of suspended images and fragmented sculptures that seem to float within the cold, concrete architecture of the former slaughterhouse. The light filters through the space, catching the textures of video projections and anatomical forms. There is a sense of quiet reverence here, where the act of looking becomes a ritual and the industrial past of the building feels suddenly, viscerally alive.

Worth the trip

  • Site-specific resonance: Alfaro's work responds directly to the unique, heavy history of Nave 0's industrial architecture.
  • Historical dialogue: The inclusion of a rare 18th-century anatomical torso creates a bridge between Enlightenment science and modern art.
  • Emerging milestone: This exhibition marks the artist's definitive institutional debut in the Spanish capital.

How to experience it

Enter the Nave slowly, letting your eyes adjust to the specific light of the space. Move between the suspended elements without a fixed route, paying attention to how the anatomical shapes echo the structural lines of the building. Afterwards, walk through the open plazas of Matadero toward the Manzanares river to let the exhibition’s themes of visibility and the body settle while watching the city's evening movement.

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