The Diputación de Albacete has opened a new exhibition dedicated to the renowned Spanish abstract artist Salvador Victoria, titled 'Salvador Victoria. Pensar el espacio' (Thinking the space). This exhibition, which runs until 29 November at the Unicaja Exhibition Hall, showcases approximately 60 works that highlight Victoria's artistic journey.
During the inauguration, Miguel Zamora, a representative of the Diputación, emphasised the institution's commitment to providing high-quality culture accessible to all citizens, in collaboration with Unicaja and the Antonio Pérez Foundation. The event was attended by Marie-Claire Decay, the artist's widow and a key figure in promoting his legacy, along with curator Alfonso de la Torre, who praised Victoria's creative freedom and his influence on the evolution of Spanish art.
Zamora stated, “Albacete deserves the best culture, the best painting, to be exhibited and admired by our public.” He highlighted that the exhibition transcends mere artistic quality, representing a specific approach to cultural politics.
Salvador Victoria, born in Rubielos de Mora (Teruel) in 1928, was part of a generation of Spanish artists who sought new horizons for creativity during the dictatorship. The exhibition's curator, Alfonso de la Torre, explained that visitors can explore Victoria's evolution through various thematic chapters, including 'Gestos' (Gestures), 'Monocromía' (Monochrome), 'El círculo en majestad' (The circle in majesty), and 'Ensoñaciones' (Daydreams). Additionally, works from his Parisian period, under the title 'Air de Paris', some of which are previously unpublished, are also featured.
Marie-Claire Decay noted the emotional significance of having simultaneous exhibitions in Albacete dedicated to both Salvador Victoria and his close friend, sculptor José Luis Sánchez. The Antonio Pérez Foundation has played a crucial role in the recovery and dissemination of Victoria's work, and this exhibition continues a longstanding relationship.
Natalia García Caicoya from Unicaja expressed the institution's satisfaction in making this space available to the public. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, and compositions that reveal both Victoria's artistic evolution and the extraordinary coherence of his personal quest.
The exhibition can be visited until 29 November at the Unicaja Exhibition Hall, located at Plaza Gabriel Lodares, 1, Albacete. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 20:30, and Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00.
