TEA Tenerife Marks Manolo Millares Centenary with 'Another Millares' Event Series
TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes is hosting "Another Millares," a series of events and screenings marking the centenary of the Spanish avant-garde artist through fresh academic and creative perspectives.
To mark the centenary of Manolo Millares, a key figure in 20th-century Spanish avant-garde art, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes is hosting a series of events titled Another Millares. This initiative aims to move beyond traditional interpretations of the Gran Canarian artist, instead exploring the tensions and creative ruptures that defined his work.
Coordinated by Mariano de Santa Ana, the program offers a fresh look at Millares’ work, which was deeply influenced by a fragmented sense of time. On Thursday at 6:00 p.m., the center will host a session exploring the relationship between Millares and filmmaker Alberto Portera. Art historian Alicia Chillida will join the series director to analyze the film Millares 1966. This screening marks the first time the complete version of the film will be shown in the Canary Islands; it documents a performance where the artist interacts with his signature burlap canvases and imagery inspired by pre-Hispanic mummies.
The program continues over the coming weeks, highlighting the ongoing relevance of Millares’ legacy:
- April 30, 7:00 p.m.: Filmmaker and historian Guillermo G. Peydró will present previously unseen footage, focusing on Millares’ use of Super-8 film. While less known than his paintings, this medium offers a new perspective on his technical experimentation.
- May 7, 7:00 p.m.: The series concludes with a focus on Millares’ writing. Actress Aranza Coello will perform a dramatized reading of his texts, followed by a discussion with Natalia Álvarez Simó, Julián Díaz Sánchez, and Mariano de Santa Ana.
All sessions are free to attend until capacity is reached. By bringing together experts like Alicia Chillida—who has held significant roles at the Reina Sofía Museum and the CAAM—TEA continues to establish itself as a vital center for researching contemporary art. These events highlight the complexity of an artist who used raw materials and bold gestures to create one of the most distinct voices in Spanish art history.