"The retrospective includes around 100 works spanning four decades of Uslé's career, offering a wide-ranging view of his singular, seductive approach to painting."
"Curator Ángel Calvo Ulloa has selected the shipwreck of the Elorrio off the Cantabrian coast in December 1960 as the starting point for the exhibition."
"The opening gallery displays drawings and paintings from the 1980s inspired by this pivotal memory, revealing the deep emotional underpinnings of his working method."
Juan Uslé's retrospective at Museo Reina Sofía features around 100 works spanning four decades, highlighting his unique approach to painting. The exhibition begins with the tragic shipwreck of the Elorrio, witnessed by Uslé as a child, grounding his art in the interplay of childhood imagination and real-world tragedy. Early works from the 1980s reflect this pivotal memory, showcasing his vigorous mark-making and vibrant colors, which convey both buoyancy and emotional depth. The exhibition offers a comprehensive view of Uslé's artistic journey and emotional resonance.
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