Carmen Laffón: A Master of Poetic Realism at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

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Discover the intimate figurative world and six decades of artistic evolution of one of Spain’s most pioneering female artists.

The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza invites you to experience Variaciones, a major retrospective dedicated to the acclaimed Sevillian painter and sculptor Carmen Laffón (1934–2021). Laffón made history as the second woman ever to be elected as a full academician to Madrid’s prestigious Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

This stunning exhibition explores the artist's deeply personal, minimalist figurative world. It highlights how her central motifs and themes elegantly repeat, evolve, and transform into captivating series throughout her brilliant 60-year career.

Exhibition Highlights:

  • A Pioneering Icon: Celebrate the legacy of a trailblazing woman who redefined Spanish realism and contemporary sculpture.
  • The Art of Variations: Witness how everyday objects, landscapes, and intimate spaces become poetic visual symphonies through her delicate brushwork.
  • World-Class Venue: Enjoy this premier cultural event inside one of the three museums that form Madrid's golden triangle of art.

Quick Info:

  • Venue: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid).
  • Vibe: Elegant, poetic, contemplative, and historic.
  • Perfect For: Fine art lovers, museum-goers, and anyone looking to discover the giants of 20th-century Spanish art.

Immerse yourself in a masterclass of light, shadow, and texture. Book your exhibition tickets online now at: museothyssen.org