caam reopens las palmas exhibitions

CAAM reopens in Las Palmas with two major exhibitions

CAAM reopens in Las Palmas after ten months of renovation works

The Atlantic Centre of Modern Art (CAAM) reopens its main site in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 8 July, following ten months of renovation works, with the inauguration of two major exhibitions dedicated to Gran Canarian painter Juan José Gil and Cuban artist Sandra Ramos. The reopening, scheduled for 8pm, marks the completion of a refurbishment project focused on the building’s roof and the installation of new skylights, a key intervention to improve conservation of the museum space. During the closure, CAAM maintained its activity at its San Antonio Abad and Balcones 9 venues, as well as its cultural and digital programme.

Institutional ceremony and investment details

The institutional ceremony was led by the President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, alongside the Minister for Culture, Guacimara Medina, and the Director of CAAM, Orlando Britto. Morales highlighted that the reopening ‘restores the light of one of the most unique museum beacons on the Spanish and Latin American scene’, underlining the commitment to culture as a social driver. The works have involved an investment of €1,044,192.98 and have made it possible to replace the old skylights and improve the carpentry on the upper floor of the building, designed by the architect Sáenz de Oiza. The intervention corrects problems of thermal insulation and corrosion resulting from decades of exposure to climatic conditions.

A long-term modernisation plan

This project culminates a modernisation plan begun in 2016, with a total investment of more than €3.7 million across five major actions. These include the installation of an air conditioning system in 2019, the renewal of electrical and security infrastructure in 2023, and the restoration of facades in 2024.

Exhibition: ‘Pintura Pintura’ by Juan José Gil

The exhibition ‘Pintura Pintura’ brings together the work of Gran Canarian artist Juan José Gil (1947-2023), an essential figure in contemporary art in the Canary Islands. With 112 pieces, this retrospective offers a journey through his creative universe, marked by reflection on landscape, insularity and collective memory. Curated by Miguel Cereceda, the exhibition brings together works from important public and private collections, consolidating Gil’s legacy as one of the most influential artists of his generation.

Exhibition: ‘Soñando otra taca’ by Sandra Ramos

Meanwhile, ‘Soñando otra taca’ presents the first major retrospective in Spain of Cuban artist Sandra Ramos, a leading figure in contemporary Latin American art. The exhibition brings together nearly 60 works arriving from Miami and spans more than three decades of her career. Through prints, installations and video animations, Ramos addresses themes such as migration, identity and global uncertainty, constructing an artistic imaginary that is as critical as it is poetic.

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