Hernández Quero Art Centre Verified listing

The Centre of Art Hernández Quero reflects the commitment of Motril to keep the local cultural heritage and allow people to know the work made by one of the most important artists from Granada during the second half of the 20th Century. Located in the Palace House Ruiz de Castro, which belonged to one of the most important local families from the 17th Century, this cosmopolitan art centre combines tradition and modernity. This new art centre is located near the Municipal Market accessible by a side entrance. You will be placed in front of an astonishing façade with a relief made of bronze smelting known as “Señora tumbada” [Laid down lady] by the artist José Hernández Quero. On the ground floor, from the patio, the visitor can access to the temporary exhibition room where there are masterpieces from his collection. On the first floor, around the patio, there are three rooms which contain a collection of engravings, drawings and oil paintings from Hernández Quero. On the second floor, you will have the opportunity to see a valuable collection of books and documents from the artist. The lighting makes it a special place at night time.