The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum celebrates the legacy and passion for art collecting with a world-class exhibition. 🎨🏛️

This exhibition pays tribute to Plácido Arango (1931–2020), a major benefactor of the institution, as part of the museum's inaugural program.

🎨 THE SEARCH FOR THE BEGINNING

📅 From October 6, 2026 to January 21, 2027

🕐 Wednesday to Monday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

📍 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao

🎟️ Price not specified

📖 A tribute to art collecting

The exhibition is centered on the long-term loan of over one hundred works from Plácido Arango's personal collection. Building on this distinguished ensemble, the project outlines diverse artistic itineraries highlighting his visionary journey and exemplary contribution as a patron.

The presentation also features exceptional guest works by master painters such as Veronese, Velázquez, Sánchez Cotán, Picasso, and Regoyos, on loan from prestigious institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Hispanic Society in New York, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Museo del Prado, and the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias.

🏛️ Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

The Bilbao institution hosts this significant tribute within its inaugural program, honoring decades of collaboration and generosity from one of its foremost benefactors.

ℹ️ Good to know: Closed on Tuesdays, as well as on December 25, January 1, and January 6. On December 24 and 31, opening hours are shortened to 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

✨ An extraordinary chance to admire acclaimed masterworks gathered in homage to a visionary patron.