The exhibition 'Informal Kindness' brings together the works of artists with international and established careers, with the aim of exploring the concept of kindness as a critical praxis and space for encountering others. The central concept of the exhibition, "Kindness as a Political Act", arises from the idea that kindness, generally perceived as a simple expression of courtesy, can become a powerful tool for social and political change. The works selected for this exhibition did not initially intend to focus on kindness, but together they reflect on this topic in a critical and transformative way, offering a reflection on how it can influence our daily practices and social structures.
The exhibition, which will be on view until July, seeks to rethink kindness beyond traditional notions, considering it as a force that challenges established power structures and creates spaces of resistance and hope. According to Pilar Cruz , curator of the exhibition, “expanding the territories of kindness is a critical task of the present, since it allows us to recognize all subjects as worthy of existing in their own right.” This statement reflects the view that kindness can act as a mechanism to deactivate the centralization of power and promote diversity and dialogue.
Through interactive installations, performances and visual works, visitors are invited to critical reflection and interaction, offering a counterpoint to the pessimism and dystopia of our time. Participating artists include Bárbara Sánchez Barroso (Lleida, 1987), Blanca Gracia (Madrid, 1989), Enrique Radigales (Zaragoza, 1970), Fito Conesa (Cartagena, 1980), Irene Pe , Julia Puyo (Zaragoza, 1988), Luz Broto (Barcelona, 1982), Marc Herrero (Barcelona, 1977), the Radia Cava-ret collective, formed by Samu Céspedes , Patricia Del Razo , Violeta Ospina Dguez and Yazel Parra Nahmens , Tau Luna Acosta (Medellín, 1989), Xesca Salvà (Mallorca, 1978) and Marc Villanueva (Barcelona, 1992).
The exhibition encourages the public to consider how kindness can be a subversive and revolutionary act, capable of transforming human relationships and power structures. Furthermore, the journey through the works allows us to reflect on how the simplest, often underestimated actions can have a profound impact on society.
‘Antidotum Tarantulae’, Blanca Gracia (2022). Fabra i Coats