Exhibition: 'Tàpies and Portabella - Friendship Politics'

The Tàpies Museum is celebrating the centenary of Pere Portabella’s birth with the exhibition titled 'Tàpies and Portabella - Friendship Politics.' Curated by Jordi Balló, this project explores the personal and professional relationship between the two iconic creators, which spanned from their youth during the early Franco era to the passing of Antoni Tàpies in 2012 and beyond. This case of Tàpies and Portabella, used as a focal point, represents a broader network of cultural agents that illustrates how political communities can be formed not only through affinities but also through the transformative power of critique and dissent. By recognizing heterogeneity and difference as foundational principles, the exhibition will delve into historical and contemporary forms of alliances between art and politics, navigating diverse languages. This initiative is proposed by the Institute of Critical Derivatives, a contemporary thinking platform that organizes research projects, seminars, and出版物旨