Ninth Edition of Phe Gallery Opens at MACEW in Puerto de la Cruz

The ninth edition of Phe Gallery is now underway at the Eduardo Westerdahl Museum of Contemporary Art (MACEW), housed in the historic Casa de la Real Aduana in Puerto de la Cruz. As part of the lead-up to the 2026 Tenerife Phe Festival, this group exhibition, titled Ways of Inhabiting, will be open to the public until September 5th.

Curated by Beatriz Roca, the exhibition explores themes of local identity, collective memory, and environmental sustainability in the modern world. Supported by the Puerto de la Cruz City Council, the Tenerife Island Council, and the CajaCanarias Foundation, the gallery serves as a vital platform for emerging artists from the archipelago. This year’s showcase features 27 creators: Kernel, Ohiane de Felipe García, Magali Brincat, Marina Sunyer, Irene Suárez, Clara Montesdeoca, Sublime.86, Andrea Moreno González, Laura Santana, Albadortart, Amaia Senante, Uri Reis, Ale Arbizu, Gabriel Gil González, Aitana Spruyt, Paula Alayón de la Rosa, Elena Casanova, Jose Saucedo, Marina Valls, Germán Páez, Nacho Torres Toledo, Rubén Guedes, Lara García, Cristina García, Denso, Paula Calavera, and Juin.

The opening event went beyond a traditional display, featuring a performance piece titled El Palomar by Paula Calavera and Juin. This reflects the festival’s commitment to moving past static exhibitions by incorporating live art and social engagement. Attended by local officials and the artists themselves, the opening serves as a prelude to the musical events scheduled for September 4th and 5th, which are key highlights of the PheXperiences cultural program.

By hosting contemporary art within a building of such architectural significance, Phe Gallery helps decentralize the island's art scene. The exhibition not only highlights a new generation of talent but also encourages important conversations about how modern life impacts the Canary Islands' landscape.