'There is no space, everything is time. Africa in memory' is a site-specific project designed for this university centre and inspired by Carratalá’s series on Tanzania and Senegal, where he has been working since 2018. The artist recreates this space, transforming it into a refuge and a pictorial temple where he can capture the heartbeat, the light and the radiance of the lingering breath that perpetuates the memory of the landscape he has captured. The senses travel through the depth and the magic of vegetation, undergrowth, reflections, water and sky. The wonder, the stillness that precedes restlessness, melancholy and fulfilment transcend levity and alacrity. An enigmatic lushness, dense and clear, a glow of greens, blues or whites, a blend of air, colour and time.

Three baobabs stand tall in the cloister, awaiting the visitor's steps. They are strong and revered trees, an ancient species with deep roots that is now mysteriously dying in Africa. Carratalá has painted them in red on a white background, showing their singularity and the blood of their wounded beauty. The desire to reproduce their image is a reflection of the vulnerability that haunts these uncertain times.

Schedule:

Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sundays and holidays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Free admission

Limited capacity