Image creditILUSIÓN. Fotografía: Boa Mistura. Imagen de la palabra Ilusión hecha en el taller de Boa Mistura por trabajadores de Fundación ONCE

At a glance

Around 1 hour

A diverse assembly of artists challenges our perception of reality through the lens of illusion, blending inclusion with high-level contemporary creation in the heart of Madrid.

Why go

The exhibition breaks down barriers by presenting established international names alongside creators with disabilities, focusing on art as a tool for sensory discovery rather than mere visual deception.

You'll see

Collaborative installations · Digital and photographic works · Textile art · Perspectives on memory and truth · Inclusive creative projects

Pace of visit

The variety of media, from large-scale graphics to intimate textiles, encourages a slow, reflective pace across the gallery.

Don't miss

The collaborative piece ILUSIÓN by Boa Mistura, which serves as a communal entry point to the biennial's themes.

Artlovers Tip

Look for the specific section dedicated to the Debajo del Sombrero project; these works often provide the most direct and surprising interpretations of the central theme.

Artlovers relevance

Inside the exhibition

Meet the artist

Boa Mistura, Daniel Canogar, Cristina García Rodero, Joan Fontcuberta, Carlos Garaicoa, Marina Vargas, Isidro López Aparicio, Jaime Martínez Alonso, José Manuel Egea, Marina Solana

Key Movements

Contemporary Art

Medium

Digital ArtInstallationPainting

Description

The X Bienal de Arte Contemporáneo de Fundación ONCE arrives at CentroCentro in Madrid, Spain, to mark two decades of art focused on accessibility. Curated by Antonella Montinaro, the exhibition centers on the concept of illusion—not as a trick of the eye, but as a creative force that reshapes how we understand our environment.

Visitors will find works by more than 30 artists, including established figures like Joan Fontcuberta, Daniel Canogar, and Cristina García Rodero. The selection spans diverse media, featuring the large-scale graphic interventions of Boa Mistura and the intricate textile works of Marina Solana. A significant portion of the show highlights creators from inclusive projects like Debajo del Sombrero, presenting a broad spectrum of aesthetic and functional diversity.

The biennial succeeds by treating inclusion as a natural component of excellence rather than a separate category. By placing Carlos Garaicoa's architectural reflections alongside José Manuel Egea's transformations, the show encourages a dialogue on how memory and representation define our shared reality. Free admission allows for an unhurried examination of the creative potential found in different ways of perceiving the world.

Worth travelling for?

A meaningful stop for those who value art as a social bridge and wish to see major contemporary names in a more inclusive context.

Experience as an Artlover

Start with the collaborative works to understand the communal spirit of the show, then move toward the photographic and digital sections where truth and perception are most directly questioned.

Exhibition

X Bienal de Arte Contemporáneo de Fundación ONCE

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Madrid, Spain

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