Precarity in art: a performative reflection
On 18 September 2026, photographer, educator, and cultural manager María Sainz Arandia presents Fenomenologías del colapso, a performative conference examining the working conditions of contemporary artists. Through her research, Sainz Arandia addresses how economic instability, self-exploitation, and abusive structures within the art system impact the mental health of those involved. The session combines theoretical analysis with performative elements to explore these realities from a critical and personal perspective.
Conference content
Sainz Arandia’s proposal stems from key questions: What does it mean to live precarity from within artistic practice? How is it experienced, named, and somatised? The approach goes beyond the conceptual, seeking to highlight the material and emotional consequences of an ecosystem marked by intermittent income and lack of stability.
Practical details
- Date and time: 18 September 2026, at 20:00.
- Venue: La Reina 121 (Calle La Reina 121, Valencia).
- Entry: Free, no prior booking required. Limited capacity.
About the speaker
María Sainz Arandia holds a degree in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and a Higher Technician qualification in Artistic Photography. Her work spans photography, teaching, and cultural management, with projects tackling themes such as tourism, migration, and—on this occasion—precarity in the artistic field. She has exhibited at spaces like El Molí Lab and participated in research on the working conditions of creators.
