The IAACC Pablo Serrano has inaugurated an exhibition that promises to capture the attention of the Aragonese public and beyond. Titled The Whisper Made Image: The Denunciation in the Escolano Olivares Collection, the show brings together 27 works of graphic art that serve as a powerful cry for social justice.
A Commemorative and Inspiring Exhibition
The exhibition, which will be open until April 5 in Hall 011 of the museum, was presented by Pedro Olloqui, the General Director of Culture for the Government of Aragon, and Julio Ramón, the director of the IAACC Pablo Serrano. This event not only celebrates graphic art as a means of social expression but also commemorates the bicentennial of the death of Francisco de Goya. The exhibition is inspired by Goya’s renowned series, Disasters of War and Follies, using graphic art as a vehicle for denouncing unjust situations.
The Escolano Olivares Collection: A Cultural Gem
The Escolano Olivares Collection, donated in 1996 by Román Escolano and Carmen Olivares, is the core of this exhibition. This collection, which has been incorporated into the Pablo Serrano Museum’s collections, is the result of four decades dedicated to documenting, studying, and searching for works of graphic art. According to Olloqui, the collection stands out for its coherence, quality, and ability to contextualize itself within cultural life, bridging tradition and a forward-looking perspective, as well as reflecting the social responsibility of the collector.
Thematic Denunciation Through Art
The works are divided into three thematic folders that address different forms of social denunciation. The folder Tribute to Salvador Allende includes eleven prints by Spanish artists such as Antonio Saura, José Guerrero, and Rafael Canogar. Mutilated for Peace presents four screenprints by Manolo Millares accompanied by a poem from Rafael Alberti. Lastly, a folder of Screenprints by Equipo Crónica completes this rich artistic offering. In addition, the exhibition is complemented by works from other notable artists such as Joan Brossa, Equipo Realidad, and Sergio Abraín.
