Luis Palmero’s ‘Clúster’ Exhibition Explores Painting in the Age of AI
The Clúster exhibition at Madrid’s Artizar gallery showcases three decades of work by Luis Palmero, highlighting the enduring relevance of manual painting in an era of increasing automation.
A new exhibition in Madrid is exploring the role of painting in an age increasingly dominated by technology and automation. Clúster, a retrospective of work by Tenerife-born artist Luis Palmero, is on display at Artizar Madrid (6 Doctor Fourquet Street) until January 9th.
The exhibition spans three decades of Palmero’s career, offering a clear look at how his technique and ideas have evolved over time. Curator Omar-Pascual Castillo notes that Palmero’s work is defined by a unique paradox: while his creative process is rooted in a sense of metaphysical skepticism, it remains deeply ritualistic. By emphasizing manual skill, his work serves as a powerful response to the rise of artificial intelligence in the visual arts.
Rather than focusing on traditional imagery, Palmero uses his canvases to investigate the nature of painting itself. Castillo explains that the artist moves beyond simple representation, treating the canvas as a space to study color and texture. This approach places Palmero at the forefront of contemporary art, where the surface of a painting becomes a complex map of color rather than just a background.
Located in the heart of the Lavapiés gallery district, this exhibition highlights the continued importance of key Canarian artists within the broader national art scene.