Welcome to the Museum's January newsletter! |
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Dear subscribers,
We are happy to welcome 2024 with new hopes, exhibitions and cultural events.
In 2023, we actively participated in the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including the announcement of the winners of the "Kids for Human Rights" International Contest at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Soon, we will showcase an exhibition featuring the 75 award-winning works. Additionally, we celebrated the eighth edition of Ambit at the Asia Society Center in Hong Kong, featuring over 30 artists from performance and happening disciplines created and performed in an improvised and choral way, in dialogue with the action painting of Cristobal Gabarron and the Taiwanese master Pang Jiun. Another highlight in was Gabarron's work in a special exhibition at the Ora Ora Gallery in Hong Kong. I must also highlight the exhibition that the Ora Ora Gallery in Hong Kong dedicated to Gabarron and the signing of the 10-year extension agreement for our Pilgrim Museum in Wesenberg, with Peter Wilmot Thompson and David Ng.
We start the year with energy, because on January 19th the Sculptura Festival #2 will open: With the participation of Cristobal Gabarron, through the 12 sculptures of the Permanent Collection of the European Parliament (Twelve European Muses) and 5 outdoor sculptures of the Siega Verde series in Brussels that will remain during 2024.
And many more activities that represent an opportunity to reflect, grow and implement new cultural projects that will contribute to the development of our community.In this edition of our newsletter, we are pleased to share with you the latest news, analyses and proposals that characterize the course of the coming months. We thank you for your continued support and trust. Together, we will move forward into a year full of shared projects and spaces.
Warm regards,
Cris Gabarron
Director of the Cristobal Gabarron Museum
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Januany 12 | Blas Miras | CGM
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| WORKSHOP / with artist #BlasMiras |
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Artistic High School students from IES San Juan de la Cruz participated in a workshop led by artist Blas Miras. The session focused on teaching creative methods and the use of various materials, providing students with an opportunity to enhance their artistic skills. Under the guidance of Blas Miras, students delved into techniques that explored the intersection of artistic theory and practice. Additionally, the experience was enriched with a guided tour of the museum, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the exhibitions featuring works by Cristobal Gabarron and Blas Miras himself.
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January 14 | Cristobal Gabarron Museum
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CLOSING / 'Dream Bearers' exhibition
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Final days to visit the 'Dream Bearers' exhibition by Blas Miras, which provided a glimpse into the lives of those who defy societal norms and consequently find themselves on the margins. Through the figure of the 'fish-duck,' Miras not only captured the essence of the 'different' but also expanded his imaginative realm to advocate for second chances by creating sculptures using reclaimed materials such as wood or copper.
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FESTIVAL / 'Sculptura #2' & Belgian EU Presidency
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The 'Sculptura' Festival kicks off its second edition in Brussels from January 19 to March 10, 2024, with a spotlight on Cristobal Gabarron's participation.
The capital becomes the European epicenter of sculpture under the theme "Art Moves, Art Connects." Sculptura #2 will showcase works from 40 artists across Europe, supported by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Additionally, this year's program expands to include a sculpture park at Tour & Taxis and exhibitions at various locations throughout the city, featuring Cristóbal Gabarrón's series of five Green Mowing sculptures that will remain in the park throughout 2024.
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Wednesday 24
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DOCUMENTARY / 'The Eyes of a Dream'
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On Wednesday, the 24th, at 7:00 PM, within the framework of the Tagore Chair at the University of Valladolid, the documentary 'The Eyes of a Dream' (27' 45'') from the Ambit project will be screened at the Casa de la India.
Ambit is a creative journey across five continents, and this edition corresponds to the second one held on May 2, 2022, at the School of Visual Arts (Kala Bhavan) at Visva Bharati University in Santiniketan, India.
Organized by the Gabarrón Foundation and the Casa de la India in Valladolid, in collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the Embassy of India in Spain, the Embassy of Spain in India, the Cervantes Institute in New Delhi, Kala Bhavan - Visva Bharati University, Sanatan Siddhashram in Santiniketan, and Sister Nivedita University in Kolkata.
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L-R: Juan Gabarron, Director of the Gabarron Foundation Asia; Cristobal Gabarron; His Excellency Mr. Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer, Consul General of Spain in Hong Kong; Henrietta Tsui-Leung, Founder of Galerie Ora-Ora.
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The exhibition 'Gabarron: The Humanist', inaugurated by the Excmo. Mr. D. Miguel Aguirre de Cárcer, Consul General of Spain in Hong Kong, will close on the last Sunday of the month. The Ora Ora Gallery's exhibition, directed by Henrietta Tsui-Leung, is situated in the heart of Hong Kong at the Tai Kwun cultural center.
In recognition of the artist's decades-long commitment to humanism, the exhibition is titled: "Gabarron: The Humanist."
Gabarron has been a constant and significant artistic voice advocating for tolerance, understanding, and support for societal progress. He has collaborated extensively with international organizations such as the UN and the EU to promote a safer and happier world.
The timing of his exhibition in Hong Kong coincides with a period of uncertainty and suffering in Europe and the Middle East, making the artist's message and exploration of the human spirit both poignant and timely.
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EXHIBITIONS AT THE MUSEUM
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The Cristobal Gabarron Museum is not restricted to the walls of its headquarters in Mula, but like the artist that gives it its name, it is characterized by its nomadic spirit. The divulgation of the work we produce moves beyond its geographical borders, reaching different parts of our planet.
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Installation 'Green Mowing'. Photograph by Ingrid Geboors.
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'Sculptura #2' / Brussels
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Sculptura #2 Festival brings European sculpture and installation art to the historic grounds of Tour & Taxis in Brussels. Its primary objective is to promote and enrich the art of sculpture in the Brussels region, with a vision to make art and culture accessible to a broad audience, both locally and internationally.
At the heart of the activities is Sculptura #2, an essential festival dedicated to sculpture and contemporary art in all its splendor. The organization further promotes art education with engaging programs, organizes inspiring exhibitions, and fosters creative collaborations to strengthen the artistic community.
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Snapshot of Ambit during the happening + performance + action painting. Asia Society Center, Hong Kong.
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'Ambit' Asia Society Center /
Hong Kong
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The Gabarron Foundation and Casa Pintada Foundation, in collaboration with the Asia Society Center in Hong Kong, successfully conducted the eighth edition of Ambit at the prestigious center on December 17, 2023. In the action of action painting, the master Pang Jiun (Taiwan, 1936) spontaneously and improvisationally participated directly on the large canvas of 3 x 9 meters, dedicated to him by the Asia Society Center in a significant exhibition.
Over 30 participating artists from various performance and happening disciplines created and performed spontaneously and collectively, engaging in a dialogue with Gabarron and Master Pang Jiun. The participating artist are Martha Collard, Marty Wong, Idris Ho, Kevin Pong Ki Man "Luya," Belle Ling, Sally Chu, Sonia Leung, Kam Shing Hei, Alvin Chan, Mandy Ma, Trevor Yeh, Ma Wing Man, Emma-Jane Man, Shreya Makhija, Glen Ko, King Tsoi, Juan Andrés Carmona, Maša Mujic, Astor Fong, Ho Wan Shun: Wong Ellery, Chiu Chun Huen, Lee Sum Wun, Lau Nga Lai, Chan Puz Wing, Luk Yun Mee, and Kay Lim.
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"Nature paints the city in colors". Acrylic on canvas. 300 x 900 cm. Cristobal Gabarron and Pang Jiun.
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Gabarron Pilgrim Museum / Germany
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The museum opened its itinerancy in June 2022.
The exhibition proposal Pilgrim Museum of the artist Cristobal Gabarron aims to expand the Cristobal Gabarron Museum of Mula beyond its borders, making our collection also leaves the museum and extends to other places. In his characteristic nomadic sense, his work transcends geographical boundaries.
The Pilgrim Museum has 25 sculptures in the open-air park as well as a selection of paintings in the galleries.
The Pilgrim Museum is currently located in the open-air museum Skulpturenpark Wesenberg, located 100 kilometers north of Berlin.
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Each month you will find in this section a work, curiosity or biographical information that will allow you to better understand and comprehend the life and work of Cristobal Gabarron.
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'The Eloquence of Silence' / Painting
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‘The Eloquence of Silence’
In this composition, two main figures capture the viewer's attention.
According to Gabarron's words, "this work addresses the powerful capacity of silences in human relationships." In 'The Eloquence of Silence,' two characters are depicted, one of whom directs words towards the other. At the center of the composition, a palpable energy is generated, conveying tension and blossoming, with love being the theme it alludes to.
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Technical sheet:
The eloquence of silence 16
Detail of the collection 'Poems of the sea'.
Mixed - pigment on canvas.
200 x 200 cm.
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In this section we share with you the latest news related to the activity of our museum and the work of Cristobal Gabarron in the previous month.
We highlight the winning drawings of the #Kids4HumanRights International Painting Competition and the eighth edition of 'Ambit Five Continents' in Hong Kong.
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#KIDS4HUMANRIGHTS / Values Education and Human Rights / United Nations, Geneva
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@ 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 24 seconds to watch the announcement of the winners. |
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On the commemoration of Human Rights Day, the verdict of the "Kids for Human Rights" International Contest was revealed, an initiative by the Queen Sofia Children's Art Museum of the Gabarrón Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The main objective of the contest is to raise awareness about the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948.
The Gabarron Foundation had the honor to announce, alongside activist Francisco Vera Manzanares and the Ambassador of Spain to the United Nations in Geneva, Aurora Díaz-Rato, and Ángel Carro-Castrillo, the results of the awarded drawings in the "HUMAN RIGHTS 75 YOUTH DIALOGUE" at the Palace of Nations in Geneva. An initiative designed to ensure active youth participation in the HR75 and in decision-making processes related to human rights.
The contest had a prestigious jury whose hard work was essential in the evaluation process. The panel included Francisco Vera Manzanares, activist from Colombia; Isobel Carro, Member of the Council of Open Earth Foundation in the United Kingdom; Khulekani Msweli, artist and activist from Eswatini; Aurora Díaz-Rato Revuelta, Ambassador of Spain to the United Nations in Geneva; Anna Karina Jardin, educator and artist from Kuala Lumpur; Tomás Paredes, art critic, and President of Honor of AICA Madrid; and the Spanish artist Cristobal Gabarrón, a passionate supporter and advocate of children's creativity.
After a thorough evaluation of 24,662 entries from 79 countries, the 75 finalists were announced, 25 per contest theme, along with the three winners for each theme, achieving the highest scores from the jury.
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We will also let you know how you can become actively involved in the Cristobal Gabarron Museum's artistic community.
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TESTIMONIALS / Mula (Spain) |
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Cristóbal Moreno | Founding Trustee of the Casa Pintada Foundation
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Cristóbal Moreno, Founding Trustee of the Casa Pintada Foundation, visited the museum. During his tour, Cristóbal dedicated some meaningful words, recalling the beginnings of this emblematic museum that has witnessed countless projects. His commitment and vision have been fundamental for the development and growth of this cultural space. We thank Cristóbal Moreno for his visit, as well as for his continued dedication and support. |
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VISIT MULA COME TO SEE ART
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