Alcázar showcases the forty-six works from the twelfth DCOOP Plastic Arts Competition

The House of Culture of Alcázar de San Juan is hosting, until further notice, the 46 works selected for the 12th DCOOP Plastic Arts Competition. This cultural event, open to the public, brings together proposals of various styles and techniques. Admission is free, allowing visitors to explore contemporary plastic talent in a space accessible to everyone.

photorealistic wide-angle shot of a bright, modern exhibition hall, visitors walking past white gallery walls, 46 framed artworks of varied styles and techniques displayed in neat rows, soft spotlighting on each piece, a woman pausing to examine a textured abstract painting while a man reads a wall label, polished concrete floors reflecting the gallery lights, open doorway showing natural daylight, cultural center ambiance, clean architectural lines, warm neutral color palette, detailed brushstrokes visible on canvases, smooth diffusion of light across the space, technical interior photography style, high depth of field, no text or signage visible

The technical process behind the selection of works 🎨

The jury evaluated the pieces based on criteria of originality, execution, and formal coherence. Anonymous voting systems were used to avoid bias, and each work was analyzed in both its physical and digital support. The exhibition includes everything from traditional oils to mixed-media installations, with a specific emphasis on the technique of collage and intervened photography. The organization provided a digital catalog with QR codes to access additional details for each work.

The art of not getting lost among 46 paintings and a coffee ☕

Visiting the exhibition is like going to a wedding with 46 cousins: they all want your attention, but you can only look at one at a time. Of course, no one forces you to pretend you like the portrait of the aunt with a cat. If you get bored, you can always count how many fruit still lifes there are. Or go to the next room to see if they show some action. Art is like that: sometimes it captivates you, sometimes it makes you sleepy. But at least it's free.