Madrid, November 7, 2023 – The Museo Nacional del Prado, in collaboration with Fundación AXA, invites art enthusiasts and curious minds alike to embark on a transformative journey through the hidden side of artistic masterpieces. From November 7, 2023, to March 3, 2024, the museum's Rooms A and B in the Jerónimos Building will host a groundbreaking exhibition titled "On the Reverse," curated by renowned artist Miguel Ángel Blanco.
The exhibition delves beyond the surface of art, offering visitors a unique opportunity to contemplate the usually concealed part of a painting – its reverse. With a total of around 100 works on display, including loans from national and international institutions, "On the Reverse" redefines the way we perceive art.
Miguel Ángel Blanco, the curator of this exceptional exhibition, has meticulously curated pieces from the Prado’s own collection and other esteemed institutions. Visitors will have the chance to witness works from renowned artists such as Van Gogh, René Magritte, Antoni Tàpies, and many more.
The exhibition delves beyond the surface of art, offering visitors a unique opportunity to contemplate the usually concealed part of a painting – its reverse. With a total of around 100 works on display, including loans from national and international institutions, "On the Reverse" redefines the way we perceive art.
Miguel Ángel Blanco, the curator of this exceptional exhibition, has meticulously curated pieces from the Prado’s own collection and other esteemed institutions. Visitors will have the chance to witness works from renowned artists such as Van Gogh, René Magritte, Antoni Tàpies, and many more.
The exhibition is not just about turning paintings around; it's a complete reassessment of the backs of works in the museum's collections. By revealing the hidden side, the Museo del Prado explores the significance of the reverse as a pictorial motif. From self-portraits of artists behind canvases to the poetic interpretation of the stretcher as a cross, the exhibition offers imaginative interpretations and thought-provoking insights.
Miguel Ángel Blanco, an artist who merges the realms of Art and Nature, has crafted a remarkable experience that encourages visitors to establish a new and more profound relationship with the artists behind these masterpieces. "On the Reverse" showcases the secrets, messages, and revelations hidden on the B-side of paintings, whether they are on board, canvas, metal, or stone. For the first time, the public will have access to this intimate and private space that was previously forbidden.
In an era where the experience of art is understood as a physical engagement, "On the Reverse" introduces contemporary creative attitudes and contemplative experiences into the museum. Visitors are invited to explore the side of paintings where light never falls, creating a deeper connection between the art and its audience.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness art from an entirely new perspective. Visit the Museo Nacional del Prado from November 7, 2023, to March 3, 2024, and uncover the hidden secrets of artistic masterpieces in "On the Reverse."
