100 years EDUARDO CHILLIDA
© Foto: Francesc Català Roca
Chillida,
100 years of the universal Basque artist
2024 sees the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Eduardo Chillida, one of the most influential Spanish artists of the 20th century and known for such poetic works as his Wind Comb. This year, we suggest you take two trips: to Spain and to the heart of this genius. Standing in front of his sculptures means listening to nature and finding harmony between form and emptiness. Chillida must be experienced not only in museums, but also in the public spaces it transforms. Take advantage of this anniversary to learn more about this unique sculptor - also an engraver and draftsman - who created for all humanity.
The story of a genius
Current contemporary art could not be understood without Chillida. Throughout his career, he received prestigious awards, such as the Venice Biennale, the Kandinsky and the Prince of Asturias awards. What were his origins and what milestones marked his life?
Diary of exhibitions
Don't miss the most important exhibitions in Spain during the celebration of this centenary. Enjoy a first-hand experience of the delicate and light sensation of concrete or steel.
2 Dec
2023
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©Telmo Sánchez Ugalde
The Maeght Universe
02 December 2023 - 14 April 2024
Chillida Leku Museum, Hernani
15 Mar
2024
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©Jesús Uriarte
Jesús Uriarte. Chillida Lanean
15 March 2024 - 30 June 2024
Kutxa Kultur Artegunea. Tabakalera Building, Donostia-San Sebastián
22 Mar
2024
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©Galerie Legong - Michel Nguyen
Chillida and Balenciaga. Playing form
22 March 2024 - 09 January 2025
Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, Getaria
11 May
2024
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©Daniel Schäfer
Eduardo Chillida
11 May 2024 - 27 October 2024
Hauser & Wirth Menorca
15 May
2024
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©Karmele Ugalde
100 years of Eduardo Chillida in the Telefónica Collection
15 May 2024 - 13 October 2024
Chillida Leku Museum, Hernani
8 Jun
2024
A conversation. Eduardo Chillida and the arts of his time (1950-1970)
08 June 2024 - 29 September 2024
San Telmo Museum, Donostia-San Sebastián
21 Jun
2024
Topalekua
21 June 2024 - 06 October 2024
Tabakalera, Donostia-San Sebastián
25 Jun
2024
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©Mikel Chillida
Chillida-Ortega Muñoz
25 June 2024 - 13 October 2024
Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
15 Nov
2024
Chillida. Applied uses
15 November 2024 - 05 January 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art of the Basque Country. Artium Museum, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Chillida Leku,
the culmination of a dream
Chillida founded this magical place of outdoor sculptures and an exhibition space in Zabalaga farmhouse.Visiting Chillida Leku does not simply mean checking out the most important museum paying tribute to the artist, but also having the sensation of being in a place that is truly special. A space where art and nature merge and Chillida's vision of space and time penetrates the soul.
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Zabalaga Leku. San Sebastián, VEGAP, 2019. Sucesion Chillida y Hauser & Wirth. Foto Mikel Chillida
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Zabalaga Leku. San Sebastián, VEGAP, 2019. Sucesión de Eduardo Chillida y Hauser & Wirth. Foto Mikel Chillida
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Karmele Ugalde
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Karmele Ugalde
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Karmele Ugalde
Meeting places
For Chillida, the space where his pieces of work were located was essential. Many of them are located in the middle of nature or in urban squares. Discover meeting places, where you can touch and feel the artist's work.
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