The GRAPA in the Media
Art, Politics, and Collecting Today
Politically, socially, and environmentally engaged contemporary art — exhibited, discussed, and collected.
The GRAPA has received national and international media attention for its commitment to contemporary art that engages directly with political, social, and environmental realities.
Notable coverage includes Culturplaza, which has featured our exhibitions and artists multiple times, as well as international outlets such as My Modern Met, Exibart and El Confidencial, recognizing our role in presenting challenging and socially relevant contemporary art.
This recognition reflects the relevance of the artists and exhibitions presented by the gallery, as well as the importance of ensuring that these works continue to circulate beyond the exhibition space — through private and public collections.
Press Coverage
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Valencia Plaza (Culturplaza)
Valencia Plaza has featured The GRAPA multiple times, highlighting our commitment to politically and socially engaged contemporary art. Their coverage explores our exhibitions, artist collaborations, and unique curatorial vision, showcasing how The GRAPA fosters dialogue between tradition, activism, and contemporary creative practices in Valencia and beyond.
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My Modern Met
My Modern Met highlighted the Gaza Biennale and the work of artists like Hamada El Kept, noting how the Biennale brings together creative practices developed under extreme conditions. The piece underscores the power of art as a form of resilience and testimony, reflecting themes that resonate with The GRAPA’s commitment to socially engaged artistic expression.
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El Confidencial
El Confidencial’s cultural section El Grito featured The Grapa’s role as the Valencia Pavilion of the Bienal de Gaza, highlighting how the gallery helped present works by Palestinian artists in Europe as part of a global network of exhibitions. The article emphasizes how these works serve as powerful artistic testimony — challenging audiences to look beyond headlines and engage with voices of resilience, memory, and human experience.
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Exibart
Exibart highlighted the arrival of the Bienal de Gaza exhibition in Valencia, noting how the Pavilion — one of the first in Europe — acts as “a gesture of resistance and a bridge between fractured territories and audiences able to look with attention.” This coverage places The Grapa within an important international context, emphasizing how art can connect global audiences to voices and perspectives that are often overlooked.
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Valencia Plaza
Valencia Plaza covered The Grapa’s Crudo exhibition by Fijian artist Mela Lotuvakula, highlighting how the gallery fosters “a dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity” through handcrafted masi textiles. The article emphasizes the exhibition’s focus on cultural memory, community, and the preservation of ancestral practices in the face of globalization and climate change.
Giving Voice Through Art: The Grapa x Amnesty International
The GRAPA partnered with Amnesty International to bring attention to urgent human rights issues through contemporary art. As highlighted in Valencia Plaza, the exhibition featuring the photography of Mahnaz and Somayeh Ebrahimi offered “a visual journey through the everyday and symbolic life of Afghanistan, paying homage to the Hazara, one of the country’s most marginalized ethnic groups.” This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to giving a platform to underrepresented voices, using art to foster awareness, empathy, and dialogue around pressing social and political realities.
Why This Matters
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Media visibility allows The GRAPA to amplify the voices of the artists it works with and to situate their practices within wider cultural conversations.
However, the long-term sustainability of this work depends on collectors who choose to support these practices directly. Acquiring works through The GRAPA ensures that politically and ethically engaged art continues to be produced, preserved, and shared — beyond temporary exhibitions.
Collecting with The GRAPA means supporting artists who use creativity to challenge the status quo and amplify marginalized voices. Each piece reflects urgent social and political realities, combining powerful storytelling with accessible pricing — making art a force for change you can own.