At a glance
At Alzueta Gallery Madrid, eight artists explore the shared roots of writing and weaving through tactile works that turn threads into narratives and grids into contemporary poetry.
Why go
This group show links the 1960s Catalan tapestry movement with today’s rising textile stars. It is a key stop during Madrid Gallery Weekend 2026 for those interested in the intersection of craft, feminism, and material culture.
You'll see
Historic tapestries · Contemporary crochet pieces · Braided paper compositions · Traditional farcell textiles · Digital-artisanal hybrids
Pace of visit
The intimate scale and tactile nature of the works invite a slow, close-up inspection of the diverse manual techniques on display.
Don't miss
Laura Zuccaro’s Artisanal Big Data, which transforms traditional Catalan wrapping cloths into a material archive of inherited knowledge and domestic history.
Artlovers Tip
After visiting, take a short walk to see the Baroque architecture of the nearby Salesas Convent or explore the independent design boutiques that define this part of the Justicia neighborhood.
Inside the exhibition
Texto significa tejido at Alzueta Gallery Madrid brings together eight artists to explore the etymological and physical link between cloth and language. Opening as part of the 2026 Madrid Gallery Weekend, the exhibition takes its name from the Latin textus, meaning woven, treating every stitch and thread as a form of non-verbal storytelling. Visitors enjoy free admission to this exploration of materiality in the gallery’s light-filled Justicia space.
The selection traces a lineage from the pioneers of the Escola Catalana del Tapís, such as Josep Grau-Garriga and Dolors Oromí, to contemporary practitioners who use fiber to investigate memory and technology. The works range from Maru Quiñonero’s neon-inflected crochet and Lucía Vergara’s nostalgic embroidery to Isabel Servera’s intricate compositions made from braided paper strips. Inés Sistiaga contributes pieces that bridge the gap between traditional tufting and digital processes, showing the versatility of the medium.
By positioning textile work within the expanded field of sculpture and painting, the show challenges long-standing hierarchies between fine art and craft. It offers a timely reflection on sustainability, the recovery of local knowledge, and the slow, ritualistic nature of manual labor in a digital age. These artists demonstrate that the grid of the loom remains a powerful framework for modern thought, identity, and feminist expression in contemporary Spain.
Worth travelling for?
A focused, rewarding stop for visitors exploring Apertura Madrid who appreciate the intersection of tactile craft and contemporary abstraction in an intimate setting.
Experience as an Artlover
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. Located at Calle de Marqués de Monasterio 1, the space is easily accessible within the Justicia art district. No prior booking is required for this free exhibition.
