From September 11 to October 14, 2026.
Espai n-1, ground floor of the UPV Central Library.
Opening: September 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Maps of the Future: Letters from Prison brings together a group of artists affiliated with the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and Miguel Hernández University (UMH), in collaboration with José Bautista / Kanseisounds based on a reflection on the deprivation of liberty and the many human dimensions that shape the experience of incarceration, drawing on letters from people who are in prison.
The following individuals from the UPV are participating in this group exhibition Natividad Navalón, Alejandro Mañas, Teresa Cháfer, Vicente Barón and Jaume Chornet, whose artistic careers are characterized by a constant exploration of memory, identity, the body, territory, and social commitment. Their works engage with the reality of prison from diverse perspectives, giving voice to male and female inmates, highlighting the efforts being made within the prison system to promote justice, dignity, and inclusion, and inviting viewers to recognize the potential for personal and social transformation that can emerge in this context.
The UMH is represented by Daniel Tejero, Javi Moreno, María José Zanón, From Albacete and Abaroa, artists who bring contemporary artistic languages and approaches that explore vulnerability, resilience, and art’s ability to create spaces for reflection and empathy. Their works bridge the gap between individual experience and the challenges faced by people incarcerated, highlighting the importance of support and reintegration programs.
The exhibition is complemented by an original soundtrack created by José Bautista / Kanseisounds, a composer who specializes in sound design for documentary films and a musician with extensive experience in creating soundscapes.
Through a dialogue between image, material, and sound, the exhibition offers a human and committed perspective on the deprivation of liberty. Beyond the prison walls, the works invite reflection on the human condition, fundamental rights, social reintegration, and the role of art as a tool for remembrance and transformation, in line with the work carried out by institutions such as the Castellón I Correctional Facility and the Obra Mercedaria Foundation.
Curator: Isabel Tejeda.
SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed on Sundays and holidays.