MOSTRA ESPANHA 2026 
GUEST WORKS
Maruja Mallo 

15.09 – 29.11
MAC/CCB – Museum of Contemporary Art and Architecture Centre
Floor  2 

Every other year, the opening of Mostra Espanha is marked by a “Guest Work.” In 2026, however, the concept becomes plural with the presentation of two works by Maruja Mallo.

Both are closely aligned with this edition’s theme, “Spain in Motion: Diversity and Sustainable Futures,” and with three of its key strands: art, culture, oceans, and sustainability; art, ecology, and climate change; and art, culture, borders, and ruralities.

Basuras (1930) and Naturaleza viva (1943) represent two distinct moments in the work of the avant-garde artist, taking us on a journey from the grey outskirts of pre-war Madrid to the vibrant colours of the Chilean coast at Valparaíso during her years of exile in the Americas.