Photographer Jesús Ugalde is presenting a retrospective titled “Nada espontáneo. Una mirada a los 90” (Nothing Spontaneous. A Look at the 90s) at Matadero Madrid’s Centro Danza. The free exhibition showcases Ugalde’s work from the 1990s, focusing on celebrity portraits and nude photography, according to reports from the Madrid City Council and local media.
- Exhibition: Nada espontáneo. Una mirada a los 90
- Artist: Jesús Ugalde
- Venue: Centro Danza, Matadero Madrid
- Admission: Free
What the Exhibition Captures
The collection focuses on the visual language of the 1990s, a period described by ROOM Diseño as the “last decade of the costume.” Ugalde, known as a photographer of both celebrities and nudes, uses the exhibition to examine the constructed nature of image-making during that era.
According to local reports, the work emphasizes that the images were not accidental or “spontaneous,” but rather carefully crafted representations of the subjects.
The Role of Celebrity and Identity
A central component of the exhibition is Ugalde’s work with high-profile figures. In an interview with EL PAÍS, Ugalde discussed his experience photographing Belén Esteban, noting the depth of the subject’s performance in front of the camera.
I never thought that Belén Esteban could give so much.
Jesús Ugalde
The exhibition juxtaposes these celebrity studies with nude photography, exploring the boundary between public persona and private vulnerability.
Visiting the Collection at Matadero Madrid
The showcase is hosted at the Centro Danza within the Matadero Madrid complex. According to Time Out Worldwide, the exhibition is open to the public free of charge, serving as a visual journey back to the aesthetic and cultural markers of the 1990s.
