100 years EDUARDO CHILLIDA

Chillida,

100 years of the universal Basque artist

2024 sees the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Eduardo Chillida, one of the most influential Spanish artists of the 20th century and known for such poetic works as his Wind Comb. This year, we suggest you take two trips: to Spain and to the heart of this genius. Standing in front of his sculptures means listening to nature and finding harmony between form and emptiness. Chillida must be experienced not only in museums, but also in the public spaces it transforms. Take advantage of this anniversary to learn more about this unique sculptor - also an engraver and draftsman - who created for all humanity.

The story of a genius

Current contemporary art could not be understood without Chillida. Throughout his career, he received prestigious awards, such as the Venice Biennale, the Kandinsky and the Prince of Asturias awards. What were his origins and what milestones marked his life?

Diary of exhibitions

Don't miss the most important exhibitions in Spain during the celebration of this centenary. Enjoy a first-hand experience of the delicate and light sensation of concrete or steel.

2 Dec 2023

View of the exhibition “Maeght Universe”

The Maeght Universe

02 December 2023 - 14 April 2024

Chillida Leku Museum, Hernani

15 Mar 2024

Jesús Uriarte. Chillida Lanean

15 March 2024 - 30 June 2024

Kutxa Kultur Artegunea. Tabakalera Building, Donostia-San Sebastián

22 Mar 2024

Eduardo Chillida with Tribute to Balenciaga, 1990

Chillida and Balenciaga. Playing form

22 March 2024 - 09 January 2025

Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, Getaria

11 May 2024

Eduardo Chillida

11 May 2024 - 27 October 2024

Hauser & Wirth Menorca

15 May 2024

100 years of Eduardo Chillida in the Telefónica Collection

15 May 2024 - 13 October 2024

Chillida Leku Museum, Hernani

8 Jun 2024

“Martin Heidegger: Die Kunst und der Raum” by Eduardo Chillida. Courtesy of the San Telmo Museum

A conversation. Eduardo Chillida and the arts of his time (1950-1970)

08 June 2024 - 29 September 2024

San Telmo Museum, Donostia-San Sebastián

21 Jun 2024

Exterior of the Tabakalera building. Courtesy of Tabakalera

Topalekua

21 June 2024 - 06 October 2024

Tabakalera, Donostia-San Sebastián

25 Jun 2024

“Meeting Place IV” at the Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao

Chillida-Ortega Muñoz

25 June 2024 - 13 October 2024

Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao

15 Nov 2024

Poster of the 1980 Sculptors Meetings. Courtesy of Artium Museoa

Chillida. Applied uses

15 November 2024 - 05 January 2025

Museum of Contemporary Art of the Basque Country. Artium Museum, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Chillida Leku,

the culmination of a dream

Chillida founded this magical place of outdoor sculptures and an exhibition space in Zabalaga farmhouse.Visiting Chillida Leku does not simply mean checking out the most important museum paying tribute to the artist, but also having the sensation of being in a place that is truly special. A space where art and nature merge and Chillida's vision of space and time penetrates the soul.

Visit the museum

Liberty Arch (weathering steel, 1993) on a summer sunset

Meeting places

For Chillida, the space where his pieces of work were located was essential. Many of them are located in the middle of nature or in urban squares. Discover meeting places, where you can touch and feel the artist's work.