The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) has opened the exhibition “Jaume Muxart Retrospective” in Laredo, a show that pays tribute to one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Spanish painting. Laredo Espacio de Arte (LEA) is hosting a selection of works by the Catalan artist, drawn from the collection of the Cultural Foundation of FUNIBER.
The opening ceremony was attended by regional and local authorities, as well as representatives of the academic institution. The exhibition marks the beginning of a new line of collaboration between the Cantabria Regional Government’s Department of Culture and FUNIBER’s Cultural Foundation, with the aim of disseminating these artistic collections throughout the autonomous community.
On behalf of the university, the rector of UNEATLANTICO, Rubén Calderón, spoke, highlighting the institution’s role in cultural promotion and in making its art collection accessible to Cantabrian society. Likewise, Federico Fernández Díez, director of FUNIBER’s Cultural Foundation and UNEATLANTICO, expressed special gratitude for the involvement and support of Helena Garay, Academic Director of the Communication degree programs, in advancing this cultural initiative. The exhibition is part of the initiative the university is promoting alongside FUNIBER’s Cultural Foundation to bring contemporary art to different municipalities.
During his remarks, Calderón highlighted the efforts made in recent years to take exhibitions off campus and make them traveling exhibitions throughout Cantabria. The rector praised the work carried out by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities in the area of cultural outreach and thanked local and regional authorities for their involvement in this shared project.
The exhibition in Laredo represents another step in the institution’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the region and to make art a tool for education, reflection, and engagement with the public. The collaboration with the Regional Ministry of Culture will allow for the organization of various exhibitions throughout the year in venues, galleries, and cultural centers across the region.