Liberty Arch (corten steel, 1993)
An open-air sculpture museum , in the vicinity of Zabalaga farmhouse in Hernani (built in the 16th century) . This is the concept of Chillida-Leku Museum , which will reopen its doors on next April 17, 2019 . The sculptor from San Sebastian founded this space while he was still alive, which closed (unless previously reserved) in 2011 due to difficulties in economic viability.
Fortunately, thanks to the support of the Basque administration and Hauser & Wirth (gallery that represents the artist's background) we will be able to return to visit space , and its renovated facilities (directed this renovation by the architect Luis Laplace), and even make the ** pre-booking of tickets ** from today.
Group visiting Chillida Leku under the shadow of Searching for the light I (corten steel, 1997)
THE FIRST EXHIBITION OF THIS NEW STAGE
The museum will reopen with the anthological exhibition of the artist Eduardo Chillida. echoes . The name of the exhibition refers to the sculpture of the same name from 1954 _(Oyarak) _ , which will be exhibited on the ground floor of the farmhouse. Ecos also tries to influence the idea of repetition and series, so closely linked to the artist's way of working.
The rest of the works, arranged chronologically, deals with " trace the creative development of the artist, the use of materials and the evolution of his ideas throughout his career ", as expressed in the official press release of the reopening.
Materials such as iron (present in what is probably his best-known work, ' wind comb - San Sebastián, 1977-), granite, plaster and paper.
We can enjoy two of his most representative series: gravitations (paper sculptures where relief and emptiness take on special importance) and the lurras (pieces made with chamotte earth) .
Detail of the Liberty Arch (Corten steel, 1993) in front of the Zabalaga farmhouse, 16th century
We will go up to the upper floors of the farmhouse to become aware of the importance of public sculpture of the artist, who today specks about 40 cities . Precisely, in this area of the exhibition, an important part is dedicated to the sculpture of the 'Wind Comb XV', located on Paseo de Eduardo Chillida in San Sebastián.
To contextualize each work and provide a common thread on this creative process, in addition to the works (among which stand out 'Wishful', 'From the Dark Plane', 'Trembling Irons', 'Anvil of Dreams VII', either 'Looking for the light III' ), we will observe photographs of the sculptor, original manuscripts, correspondence, catalogs of his first exhibitions... The entire Chillida Universe in the farmhouse where Chillida managed to perfectly combine art and nature.
Eduardo Chillida and Pili Belzunce in Grasse with the work Lurra G98 (chamotte soil, 1985)
TICKET PRICE , GUIDED VISITS AND ANNUAL FEES
General admission is €12 (it gives access to Chillida's works and also to the Zabalaga farmhouse).
€10 for over 65s, groups of more than ten people and students.
€6 for people with disabilities, unemployed and under 18 years.
Free entry for girls and boys under 8 years old.
In addition, during the first year, a annual subscription with which you can freely access every opening day for a year, in addition to enjoying discounts in the museum shop and accessing other advantages.
Each subscription will cost 30 euros for the general public; €25 for students and over 65s; €15 for children under 18, the unemployed and people with disabilities and free for children under 8 years of age.
The reservation of guided visits to Chillida Leku It can be done through the website and will have a supplement of €6 per person (€5 for students, groups and over 65s; €3 for under 18s, unemployed and people with disabilities; free for boys and girls under 8 years old)
Sunrise over Zuhaitz VI (corten steel, 1999) in Chillida Leku
Address: Jauregi Bailara, 66, 20120 Hernani, Gipuzkoa See map
Telephone: 943 33 59 63
Schedule: From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from April to September. From November to February, it will open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. October and March, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed every Tuesday (except those that coincide with holidays and long weekends).
Half price: 12 euros