Estepona showcases the latest works of Antonio López in an exclusive exhibition

‘Desvelar la realidad’ reveals previously unseen pieces from the Manchego artist, including a nude never before shown to the public.

Estepona hosts a unique exhibition at the Centro Cultural Mirador del Carmen, offering an up-close look at the work in progress of renowned painter and sculptor Antonio López. Under the title ‘Desvelar la realidad’, the exhibition features more than 60 years of López’s artistic evolution and highlights, for the first time, the previously unseen work ‘Frentes y perfiles. César’, a nude that the artist began creating in 2017 and is now being shown to the public for the first time. The exhibition will be open to the public until July 20, 2025.

The Exhibition

The exhibition hall at the Centro Cultural Mirador del Carmen in Estepona showcases one of the most complete and significant collections of Spanish realism. The show includes 12 of Antonio López's latest works, focusing on his artistic evolution from the 1960s to the present, including two of his most recent views of Madrid’s Gran Vía, still in progress. One of the standout pieces is ‘Frentes y perfiles. César’, a work where the artist explores the theme of the nude, a recurring subject in his work, using techniques such as pencil, oil, and collage of vegetal paper on paper.

The exhibition ‘Desvelar la realidad’, organized by the Estepona City Council and curated by María Toral, offers a journey through more than 80 works by artists of the caliber of Esperanza Parada, Amalia Avia, Carmen Laffón, and Cristóbal Toral, among others. The show covers the evolution of figurative painting in Spain from 1956 to 2021, providing a clear view of the transformations that have shaped the development of this artistic style in the country.

Among the artists featured, several have close ties to Antonio López, including his brothers Julio and Francisco López, and his wife María Moreno. The works come from prominent institutions such as the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Ávila Foundation, as well as private collections and the artists' families.

A Tribute to Spanish Realism

The exhibition is a tribute to the great masters of Spanish realism, featuring a diversity of genres that include the human figure, still lifes, landscapes, and interior scenes. These themes allow visitors to delve into the world of figurative painting through a journey that reflects the artists’ commitment and dedication to building images with deep sensitivity and rigor.

The curating of the exhibition emphasizes diversity and technique, enriching the visitor's experience and allowing them to appreciate the artists' ability to develop their own unique style while influencing the current artistic landscape.

Opening Hours and Exhibition Details

The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The last entry is half an hour before closing. This is a unique opportunity for art and culture enthusiasts in Estepona to enjoy a historically significant and high-level exhibition.

Running until July 20, ‘Desvelar la realidad’ offers visitors the chance to see, for the first time in Andalusia, a collection of works that are key to understanding the development of contemporary Spanish figurative painting.

Estepona once again becomes a cultural hub by hosting one of the most notable exhibitions in the national art scene. The showcase of Antonio López and his contemporaries is an invitation to explore the work of these artists from a perspective that highlights the technique, detail, and realism that characterize their art. Undoubtedly, a must-see for art lovers on the Costa del Sol.