Review of the exhibition “Figura y Fondo, archivo, tierra y mujeres”

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This review examines “Figura y Fondo, archivo, tierra y mujeres”, an exhibition that, through artistic interventions and the reconfiguration of photographic archives, reflects on the historical invisibility of women in the countryside. Based on the research project Figure and ground. Iconic action to rediscover rural women. The photographic archive through art the exhibition explores the role of rural women, traditionally marginalized in visual representations of agricultural labor, and offers a critique of gender inequalities in land ownership. Using a variety of media, including intervened photography, artificial intelligence, collages and performance, the exhibition promotes the visibilization of women through a critical review of the past and the projection of possible futures. With a structure that explores the past, present and future, the exhibition not only highlights historical and social tensions, but also invites the viewer to reflect on the need to incorporate traditionally silenced voices into the visual narrative of the field. The exhibition was held at the C. C. Palacio de la Audiencia in Soria between March 28 and April 26, 2025.