Opened in 2019 in Madrid, the Fundación Maria Cristina Masaveu Peterson uses its extensive collection to retrace Spanish 20th century art in its new exhibition « Masaveu Collection. 20th c. Spanish art from Picasso to Barceló ».

A sculpture and several drawings by Julio González are on display in a gallery devoted to trailblazers of the Spanish avant-garde, including Juan Gris, Maria Blanchard, and Pablo Picasso.

Among his works displayed is « Masque Acéré (Sharp Mask) » (1929-1930). González’s skillful cutting, bending and soldering transforms a simple sheet of scrap metal into a scowling face with a furrowed brow, gaping, triangular holes for eyes and nose, and a small frown. The sharp contours augment the intensity of the piercing, disgruntled expression.

The exhibition « Colección Masaveu. Arte español del siglo XX, de Picasso a Barceló » will be on view at the Fundacion Maria Cristina Masaveu Peterson, Madrid through July 20, 2025.