Cuenca, October 2, 2026 - Amador Pastor, the regional Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, has emphasized the importance of the exhibition 'Manolo Millares, rebel', which has been inaugurated at the Antonio Pérez Foundation in Cuenca to celebrate the centenary of the artist's birth.
Pastor noted that the exhibition allows for a rediscovery of one of the prominent figures in contemporary Spanish art, an artist known for experimenting with materials such as burlap, ropes, stains, and tears, which he transformed into a distinctive and recognizable language.
Furthermore, the minister highlighted that the exhibition provides a perspective on Millares that extends beyond his visual art, also delving into his writing, poetry, and philosophical thoughts. In this context, the exhibition is accompanied by three publications: the catalog 'Manolo Millares, rebel'; a facsimile of Memoria de una excavación urbana and other writings; and his poetic work 'Ahora se quedó la prisa quieta'.
Pastor also recalled Millares' special connection with Antonio Pérez and Cuenca, a region that is integral to his personal and creative journey. He framed this exhibition within the growing interest in the art and cultural heritage of Castilla-La Mancha, noting that museums in Cuenca have welcomed over two million visitors since 2015, including 181,006 in 2025 and 117,474 in the first eight months of 2026.
The minister underscored the role of institutions like the Antonio Pérez Foundation in preserving, researching, and contextualizing artistic heritage, making it accessible to the public. The exhibition 'Manolo Millares, rebel' offers a journey through the artist's work and creative universe, characterized by experimentation with materials such as burlap, ropes, stains, stitches, and tears. It also invites visitors to explore other facets of Millares, including his writing, poetry, and thoughts, while recovering his close relationship with Antonio Pérez and Cuenca, a city that was part of his artistic and personal environment.
