Sala Alcalá 31 hosts exhibition on mythology in 1980s art

The free exhibition explores the influence of classical tales on the visual identity of the Madrid scene.

Interior of an exhibition hall with warm lighting and a cultural atmosphere.
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Interior of an exhibition hall with warm lighting and a cultural atmosphere.

The Sala Alcalá 31 in Madrid presents the exhibition Modern Mythologies: Ouka Leele & Co., a display analyzing the revival of classical myths in 1980s art.

The exhibition, which will be open to the public free of charge until October 18, brings together over 100 pieces spanning disciplines such as photography, painting, drawing, and performance. The project aims to examine how creators of the era reinterpreted Greek and Roman mythology to build new narratives about urban identity and modernity during the Spanish Transition.
The exhibition route takes as a reference the artistic intervention carried out at the Cibeles fountain in 1987. From this point, the display establishes connections between classical imagery and the underground culture that defined the capital's art scene during that period.
To facilitate public participation, the center has scheduled complementary activities including guided tours, educational workshops for various school levels, and meetings with the exhibition curator. Additionally, the space features accessibility measures such as magnetic loops, guided tours in Spanish Sign Language, and materials in easy-to-read formats.