A natural approach to art unfolds with the next exhibition in Alcoy at IVAM-CADA, featuring a curated array of more than a hundred works from IVAM artists across different eras. The exhibition gathers masters such as Bruce Nauman, Julio González, Sonia Delaunay, Marcel Duchamp, Grete Stern, Richard Prince, and Sanja Ivekovic, all interpreted through a contemporary lens. The curators invite visitors to reflect on what makes an artwork feel current and how the idea of contemporaneity shifts over time.
An endlessly smooth thread of continuity runs through projections from the IVAM collection, showcased in Alcoy. The program includes a full day on March 4 with a performative component that engages the audience through a physical, embodied experience. A dance piece created by the theater company Torrefiel, led by Tanya Beyeler and Pablo Gisbert, and staged by Alcoy-based performer Anais Domenech, will guide visitors on a moving tour of the works. The performance integrates choreography with the space, inviting people to experience the art in a shared, participatory way.
The exhibition invites viewers to step into a region crafted specifically for this show, offering new interpretations of the works through body and movement. Audio is delivered through headphones, intensifying the listening experience and allowing the audience to focus closely on each object. The piece, titled If Meu Não Falar, Porque If My Body Spoke Tonight, runs in two performances at 11:30 and 16:00.
An organizer explains that the exhibition is eclectic, weaving together works from various periods. The thread that unites the selections is a contemporary perspective on art. The performance with Anaïs Domenech reveals how artifacts can be read through the artist’s gaze, encouraging mobility of thought in a space where objects are usually static. This approach creates a fresh image and a new possible story for each viewer.
The audience is reminded that the program blends archaeology with contemporary teaching and art, presenting a bridge between disciplines beyond the gallery walls. The afternoon continues with a guided visit that highlights connections between different museums and the way historical objects can inspire contemporary practice.
The day closes with a catalog presentation at 17:00, with the catalog remaining on display through April 23, inviting visitors to explore essays, imagery, and cross-referenced works from the exhibition.
The event on March 4 in Alcoy is part of a broader program that connects Valencia and Alcoy through curated experiences. A complimentary bus service will operate on Saturday, March 4, departing at 09:00 from the Julio Gonzalez Center, located at c/Guillem de Castro, 118. The bus will travel to the Alcoy venue and return to Valencia at 18:00. Participation is free, with advance registration required. Only some options can be reserved as separate activities or as a bundled package, and a lunch reservation is available for 18 euros per person at the UPV Campus cafeteria in Alcoy, with payment on the day of the event in Alcoy at 14:30.