The exhibition
Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània presents Magnetic Theatre, an exhibition by Mexican artist Pablo Helguera (Mexico City, 1971), open to the public until 13 September 2026. The show, located in the Sala Dormitorio of the museum, takes the historical concept of animal magnetism—a theory proposed in the 18th century by Franz Anton Mesmer—as a starting point to question why we remain drawn to systems that promise to explain reality in a simple and convincing way.
Helguera, known for his work in conceptual art, cultural pedagogy, and writing, addresses themes such as history, memory, and the absurd through varied formats, from museography to performance. The exhibition is part of the Máster PERMEA programme by the Consorci de Museus de la Comunitat Valenciana, which explores new curatorial practices and cultural mediation models.
Key details
- Artist: Pablo Helguera.
- Dates: Until 13 September 2026.
- Venue: Sala Dormitorio at Centre del Carme (Carrer del Museu, 2, Valencia).
- Admission: Free.
- Organiser: Consorci de Museus de la Comunitat Valenciana.
For more details about the venue, check the venue profile.
