At a glance
A focused look at the Canarian painter who reinvented Surrealist technique through decalcomania and a constant obsession with hybrid, transforming objects.
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Why go
This selection of thirty works highlights Domínguez’s role as a technical innovator beyond the shadow of Dalí, showcasing rare pieces that once belonged to André Breton himself.
You'll see
Decalcomania experiments · Hybrid figures · Mid-century object paintings · The Ateliers series · Early surrealist compositions
Pace of visit
The exhibition is concentrated in a few rooms, allowing for a close examination of the intricate textures in the decalcomania works.
Don't miss
The painting Frutero Come Frutas (1949), a subversion of still life that was previously part of André Breton’s personal collection.
Artlovers Tip
Visit during the opening days of Apertura for a lively atmosphere, but return later in the month for a quieter look at the complex textures of the decalcomania works.
Inside the exhibition
Óscar Domínguez: Óscar Domínguez o el Surrealismo híbrido at Galería Guillermo de Osma in Madrid, Spain, presents a concise survey of the Canary Islands-born artist. As part of the Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend 2026, the exhibition gathers approximately thirty works to re-examine Domínguez’s contributions to the Surrealist movement, particularly his focus on metamorphosis and hybrid forms.
The selection covers diverse stages of his career, with a significant emphasis on his mastery of decalcomania—a technique involving the transfer of wet paint between surfaces to create chance-based textures. Visitors will encounter notable 1943 works like the object-painting Camera Obscura and Les Cocottes en papier, alongside his Ateliers series, which explores the studio as a site of psychological and physical creation.
Domínguez remains one of the most unpredictable figures of 20th-century Spanish art, moving fluidly between styles without losing his signature poetic imagination. Seeing these works together offers a rare chance to view a version of Lyon-Bicyclette alongside pieces that highlight his close personal ties to the inner circle of Surrealism, including André Breton and Paul Éluard.
Worth travelling for?
A high-quality gallery show for those wanting to explore the more experimental, technical side of Spanish Surrealism in a refined setting.
Experience as an Artlover
The exhibition is hosted at Galería Guillermo de Osma on Calle Claudio Coello, accessible during standard gallery hours throughout the Madrid Gallery Weekend.
Óscar Domínguez: Óscar Domínguez o el Surrealismo híbrido (Apertura – Madrid Gallery Weekend 2026)
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