Exhibition: 'Penny Siopis'

Explore the thought-provoking exhibition featuring artist Penny Siopis, who critically examines personal and collective memory through her multifaceted works. Originally from South Africa, Siopis’ art navigates themes such as the struggle against apartheid and the repressive colonial policies imposed on indigenous populations. Through a series of interdisciplinary pieces that blend painting, drawing, and elements of cinema, the exhibition addresses the intersections of the intimate and the historic, the symbolic and the political. A focal point of the exhibition is 'Shame,' a compelling body of work that articulates narratives of human dignity, violence, and redemption. Visitors will also encounter 'Charmed Lives,' a tapestry of found objects that generates a collective memory based on individual experiences. The exhibition, curated by Imma Prieto, director of the Tàpies Museum, marks the first presentation of Siopis' work in Barcelona and invites reflection on the relationship between