Tenerife’s Círculo de Bellas Artes Launches New Exhibitions Ahead of Centenary
The Círculo de Bellas Artes in Tenerife has launched two new exhibitions, In the Peace of My Deserts and Knots and Tangles, as part of a year-long program leading up to the institution’s centenary.
The Círculo de Bellas Artes in Tenerife has launched two new exhibitions, marking a fresh chapter for the island’s cultural scene. These events are part of a year-long celebration leading up to the institution’s centenary, which runs from September 2025 to July 2026. The program aims to cement the Círculo’s reputation as a hub for artistic debate in the capital.
Curated by Octavio Zaya, the project features two distinct displays. The first is a solo exhibition by artist Julio Blancas titled In the Peace of My Deserts. In this series, Blancas moves away from traditional landscape painting, using graphite to create dense, abstract works that explore the volcanic geology of the region through a more introspective lens.
The second is a group exhibition, Knots and Tangles, featuring works by Gonzalo González, Federico García Trujillo, Abraham Riverón, and Antonia Bacallado. By bringing these artists together, the exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on the complexities of modern life, creating a dialogue between the different pieces as they interact within the gallery space.
This initiative highlights the Círculo’s commitment to artistic experimentation rather than just displaying art. During the opening, institution president Pepe Valladares and curator Octavio Zaya joined the artists to emphasize the importance of these spaces for fostering connection and reflection.
The exhibitions are open to the public at 43 Calle del Castillo until June 6. Visiting hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This launch signals the start of a busy period for the Círculo, which aims to become a key reference point for the visual arts across the Canary Islands.