The Fundación CajaCanarias opened its doors on Thursday, September 10th, to present the exhibition 'Corpus Foraminis', by artist Maï Diallo, at its venue in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The exhibition showcases about twenty creations, including the pieces 'Body Horror I' and 'Body Horror II', which earned her the CajaCanarias Award for Plastic Arts Manolo Millares 2025.
The exhibition will be available to the public until October 10th. Visiting hours are from Tuesday to Friday, from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00, and on Saturdays in the morning during the same hours. Admission is free.
During the inauguration, Manuel Hernández, head of the Culture Area at Fundación CajaCanarias, highlighted that Diallo's work invites deep reflection on the body and human experience, describing it as "demanding, profound, and at times, uncomfortable." He emphasized the foundation's pride in supporting the career of the Canarian artist.
Maï Diallo thanked all the individuals involved in the setup and preparation of the exhibition, recognizing the importance of collective work in artistic spaces. The artist described the exhibition as a journey through her career, where each work represents different stages and influences, viewing art as a "prolonged conversation over time."
In 'Corpus Foraminis', Maï Diallo explores, through video art and other techniques, dissident bodies that have historically been subject to scrutiny and intervention. The exhibition presents a critical narrative on institutional medical practices, seeking to deconstruct the image of the canonical body and questioning the dehumanization of certain individuals.
The artist uses fiction as a tool to imagine alternative futures, drawing inspiration from camouflage and adaptation strategies of other species. She employs unconventional materials such as chewing gum and soap to delve into the interior of the body and explore what lies beyond appearance. The work blurs the line between the human and the inhuman, transforming vulnerability into a form of resistance.
Maï Diallo (Tenerife, 1999), winner of the CajaCanarias Award for Plastic Arts Manolo Millares 2025, holds a degree in Fine Arts. Her work focuses on the body, image, and symbolic violence. She has participated in various group exhibitions and co-curated projects, as well as being selected for art programs and coordinating cultural activities.
