El Palacete del Embarcadero It has become the epicenter of Santander's cultural life thanks to the exhibition 'Breathing Bay' by Juan Uslé. Since its opening on July 23, the exhibition has exceeded expectations, attracting more than 26.000 people in just a month and a half. This remarkable success makes it one of the most well-attended exhibitions the gallery has ever hosted, confirming the artist's deep connection to his hometown.
The president of the Port Authority of Santander (APS), César Díaz, expressed his satisfaction with the results, highlighting "the quality of the work of an exceptional artist who has a deep connection with the port and the city's cultural life." Díaz noted that the turnout is "not surprising given the anticipation surrounding the quality of this exceptional artist's work."
The exhibition, which can be visited until September 30, is a symbolic return for Uslé to the Palacete, a space that first hosted him in 1986. This exhibition coincides with the hall's 40th anniversary as an art space, which adds special value to this cultural event.
"Uslé's presence at this 40th anniversary has a unquestionable symbolic value“Because his work represents the constant dialogue between the local and the universal, between personal memory and international projection, which is also what the Port seeks for Santander and Cantabria,” stated César Díaz. The president of the Port Authority considers Uslé a “role model for a generation that promoted and consolidated this gallery as the main cultural space on Santander’s waterfront.”
'Breathing Bay' presents a montage that recreates the intimacy of the artist's studio, with three large-format paintings, three medium-sized paintings, and a selection of drawings from the series Notes on SQRThe arrangement of the works invites an experience of contemplation and meditation, reflecting Uslé's creative process.
This success in Santander is part of a particularly significant year for the artist, who is preparing a major retrospective in the Reina Sofia Museum In the fall, his works will also be featured in exhibitions at the Torre de Don Borja and in galleries in London and New York, consolidating his international presence.
The exhibition, with free admission, can be visited at the Palacete del Embarcadero, from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and from 18:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m.
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