CAAM Reopens with Major Exhibitions in Las Palmas
The Atlantic Centre of Modern Art (CAAM) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria will reopen on Wednesday, 8 July, at 20:00, featuring a public cultural event. This marks a significant artistic highlight for the island, offering free entry and launching two major exhibitions: retrospectives of artists Juan José Gil and Sandra Ramos, alongside a DJ performance by Tony Salsacoleccion.
After ten months of closures for renovations costing over one million euros, CAAM is set to reclaim its position as a leading contemporary art space in Gran Canaria. Upgrades have improved the building’s roofing, upgraded skylights, and enhanced structural conservation against wind and moisture.
Throughout the closure, CAAM has maintained an active cultural programme at its San Antonio Abad and Balcones 9 locations, as well as online, solidifying its role as a key venue for art in the Canary Islands.
Juan José Gil: Memory and Identity in the Canary Islands
The exhibition “Pintura Pintura” showcases the work of Gran Canaria artist Juan José Gil (1947-2023), a pivotal figure in contemporary Canary Island art. Featuring 112 pieces, this retrospective explores his creative world, centred on themes of landscape, insularity, and collective memory. Curated by Miguel Cereceda, it includes works from notable public and private collections, reinforcing Gil’s legacy as a leading artist of his generation.
Sandra Ramos: Art, Migration, and the Contemporary World
In contrast, “Soñando otra Ítaca” presents the first major retrospective in Spain of Cuban artist Sandra Ramos, a key figure in contemporary Latin American art. With nearly 60 works from Miami, the exhibition spans over 30 years of her career.
Through prints, installations, and video animations, Ramos addresses migration, identity, and global uncertainty, creating an artistic vision that is both critical and poetic.
