Iconoclast, painter, musician, photographer, visionary, genius… and architect. Fernando Higueras [Madrid, 1930-2008] left his mark on the history of Spanish architecture in an emotional way, showcasing architecture in its most essential quality.
Born in Madrid on November 26, 1930, Fernando Higueras was, like many others, a key exponent of late architectural modernism in 1960s Spain. Far from being merely novel or exceptional, his approach reiterated the timeless lesson of the creative process: talent and grace were not enough; they had to be accompanied by immense perseverance and, above all, passion.
This entire body of work—a timeless lesson that will endure in history—is captured in the exhibition currently presented by the Fundación ICO. Opened on February 27 at the Museo ICO, the exhibition is titled ‘Fernando Higueras. Desde el origen’, curated by Lola Botia and organized through a joint collaboration between the Fundación ICO and the Ministry of Development.
The exhibition offers a chronological and highly visual journey through the complete works of Fernando Higueras, featuring original scale models from the period, photographs, plans, and audio… highly valuable graphic and audiovisual material in which the architect discusses his buildings and his approach to architecture. In addition, the ground floor features a recreation of his home-studio: the widely known “Rascainfiernos.”
This retrospective of the Madrid architect's work closes in the coming weeks, specifically on May 19. Do not miss the opportunity to see the prolific career of this brilliant architect brought together in a single visit. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Admission is free!
This article was written by Borja Fernández. The translation is powered by AI.
Fernando Higueras: rupturismo en la arquitectura de España
Fernando Higueras (1930-2008), exponente de la modernidad arquitectónica tardía de los años 60 en España, fue junto con muchos otros uno de aquellos jóvenes ícaros que estaban obsesionados con tocar el sol. Su arquitectura, lejos de cumplir con las rígidas pautas que conformaban la realidad de la época, se elevaba por encima del plano terrenal con una única meta: conquistar lo desconocido.
