The balance between the genius and the destruction of plastic, at the Carulla Foundation

The exhibition 'Plastic. Cool or kinky?' is installed at the Carulla Foundation, inviting us to reflect on the global impact of plastic in modern society. In the Sala Barcelona of the Terra Museum , in the Poblenou district of Barcelona, the exhibition examines the benefits and problems of this ubiquitous material, exploring both its technological and health contributions and its devastating consequences on the environment. This duality between the genius and the perversion of plastic is the common thread that guides the visitor on a journey where the multiple faces of a material that has transformed the world, but which also threatens the future of our planet, are addressed.

Organized jointly with the Museu Terra de l'Espluga de Francolí and curated by the eco-designer Núria Vila, the exhibition is structured around four central thematic areas: The era of plastic, The object, Survival and Abundance .

Through these spaces, there is a review of the historical evolution of plastic, its presence in our daily lives and the effects of its accumulation in nature. This exhibition will be available until July 12, 2025, offering an interactive and immersive experience that is complemented by works by artists such as Aleksey Kondratyev, Coke Bartrina, Elsa Yranzo, Ester Partegàs, Ida-Marie Corell, Ivana Larrosa, Lucas Hope , Mandy Barker, Nick Pumphrey, Núria Val, Octavi Serra, Pepi de Boissieu, Samuel Rodríguez, Sean Lin, Sil van der Woerd, Sílvia Conde, Sophie Thomas and Roser Bargalló.

'Heal the world', Núria Val i Pepi de Boissieu

One of the peculiarities of the exhibition is its ability to combine art and critical awareness about the excessive use of plastic. Audiovisual installations, educational games and historical objects illustrate both the evolution of plastic and its permanence in our daily lives, emphasizing the collective responsibility we have as consumers. The plastic tunnel, an immersive installation that invites visitors to enter a sea of waste, makes palpable the huge amount of plastic we produce and throw away every day. This experience is designed to generate an emotional impact that encourages reflection on the need to change our consumption habits and address the environmental crisis urgently.

With a clear educational and accessible approach, 'Plastic. Cool or kinky?' offers interactive workshops and educational activities aimed at raising awareness among young people about the importance of reducing the consumption of single-use plastics and promoting sustainable practices. In this sense, the exhibition becomes a key educational tool to generate awareness and instill ecological values from childhood, promoting critical thinking about the use we make of the planet's resources.

Through a combination of art, pedagogy and activism, this exhibition offers a unique experience to explore the multiple faces of a material so present in our daily lives, through works that portray its beauty and utility and at the same time the danger posed by its uncontrolled accumulation.

'Overcast', Ester Partegàs