Mariana Ralo and Petra Anselmo will present a new exhibition at Taguspark on June 25

MAU—the Taguspark Museum of Urban Art—will open the exhibition “No White, No Color,” a joint project by Mariana Ralo and Petra Anselmo, on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. The exhibition, which is free to the public, will be on view at the Taguspark Central Hub through September 8.

This work stems from a partnership between two artistic practices that converge in their approach to matter, presence, balance, and sensory experience. Taking the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year—Cloud Dancer—as its starting point, the exhibition invites a reflection on white, which, rather than being merely an “absence of color,” asserts itself as a unifying, structural, and transformative element.

Drawing a parallel with contemporary life, white emerges as a metaphor for the center—a place of tranquility and balance in a world saturated with stimuli, speed, and excess. The exhibition is built precisely on the interplay between restraint and vibrancy, between calm and expression, between emptiness and matter, reminding us that emotions have color and that without pause there is no clarity.

Mariana Ralo, who holds a degree in engineering, approaches design by exploring contemporary tapestry and weaving techniques through unique, handmade pieces designed to add texture, comfort, and character to spaces. Her work emphasizes the creative process, in a practice where each piece preserves the authenticity of the handmade touch.

Petra Anselmo, for her part, creates work in which light, texture, and emotion come together through a minimalist yet deeply sensory aesthetic language. Her monochromatic surfaces are constantly transformed by the play of light, creating subtle and contemplative atmospheres.

While in one case form is achieved through the integration of multiple layers, in the other it is revealed through the elimination of excess. Despite these differences, there is a fundamental commonality: a deep focus on the process, the gesture, and the relationship with the material. In both works, form is not imposed, but discovered.

“Without White, There Is No Color” thus offers a space for slowing down and being present, encouraging a true contemplative freedom. An exhibition that celebrates humanity, the handmade, and the importance of continuing to create pieces and experiences “by humans, for humans.”

EXHIBITION DETAILS
Exhibition:“Without White, There Is No Color”
Location:Taguspark Central Hub
Exhibition Dates:June 25 to September 8, 2026