Temporary Exhibitions until 08/30/2026
Alejandro Cartagena. Ground Rules
Alejandro Cartagena (Dominican Republic, 1977) has built a body of work that, far from focusing on the "single instant," is articulated through seriality and a multiplicity of perspectives. This exhibition, co-produced by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Fundación Mapfre, invites us to delve into a photography that functions as a tool for exploring many of the complex realities of Mexico. From a critical and humanist perspective, the photographer addresses key themes such as migration, housing, the US-Mexico border, and urban transformation. Richard Avedon: In the American West. Richard Avedon (New York, 1923–2004) combined his celebrated career in fashion with photographic projects of profound social significance, such as In the American West. The exhibition, organized by the Fondation Cartier-Bresson and Fundación Mapfre, presents the results of five years of travel through the American West, where Avedon photographed miners, cowboys, and farmers against an iconic white background that highlights the individual identity of each person. By moving away from the idealized vision of the American West, Avedon transformed photographic portraiture into a human testimony and established himself as an essential figure in contemporary art.
Opening Hours:
Mondays (except holidays): 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sundays and holidays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Last entry: 6:30 PM or 7:30 PM
Special Hours: December 24 and 31, January 5: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Gallery closes: December 25; January 1 and 6
Free: Mondays (except public holidays)
General admission includes an audio guide, accessible via a QR code available in the room. A mobile device and internet access are required. If you don't have mobile data, you can connect to the free Wi-Fi network in the space. Headphones are required to avoid disturbing other visitors. It is recommended to bring your own headphones, although you can also purchase them for €1 (jack type) at the box office, in which case you may have to wait depending on availability.
