The Museo de Bellas Artes de A Coruña has introduced a new exhibition featuring six works by the prominent Galician painter Manuel Prego de Oliver. This initiative follows a loan agreement signed by the artist's family, allowing the museum to display the pieces for a period of five years, which can be extended.
José López Campos, the Galician Minister of Culture, Language and Youth, praised the museum for its "quality projects" and highlighted its role as a vital centre for the preservation and dissemination of Galician art. His remarks came after he visited the new exhibition, which is part of the 'Convidadas' cycle, showcasing two oils by the Catalan artist Hermen Anglada Camarasa.
Accompanied by Belén do Campo, the Xunta's delegate in A Coruña, and Anxo M. Lorenzo, the Director General of Culture, López Campos encouraged the public to explore these new offerings that enrich the cultural landscape of the region. He acknowledged the contributions of both institutions and individuals who support such initiatives, stating, "We must thank those who are involved in providing the public with projects like the one we are launching today."
The loan agreement allows the museum to exhibit four paintings and two drawings from the latter half of the 20th century, which reflect the everyday life and ethnographic realism characteristic of Prego de Oliver's work. The exhibited pieces include the oils 'Frutas en la sombra', 'Mujer con saco', and 'Paisaje', along with the monotype 'Mendigo descansando' and the ink works 'Mendigo' and 'Vieja con bastón'.
Additionally, Minister López Campos highlighted the collaboration with institutions such as the La Caixa Foundation, which has lent two paintings by Anglada Camarasa for the 'Convidadas' cycle. This initiative aims to create dialogues between works from different collections, allowing for a broader understanding of the influences on Galician artists.
The exhibition 'Convidadas: Anglada Camarasa between the modern and the popular' will be open to the public until 28 February 2027, offering insights into a significant figure of modernism known for his vibrant use of colour, light treatment, and decorative style.
