The Arts Research Center (CIA) of Altea hosts the exhibition of the Mexican artist Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, curated by Sayak Valencia and produced by the Vice-Rectorate of Culture, Equality and Diversity of the Miguel Hernández University.

The inauguration took place on May 12th, as the closing event of the 3rd CIA Seminar held in the Mascarat building on the Altea campus, with the attendance of research staff, university community members, and institutional representatives. The day concluded with a musical performance in the Espai Marjal.

The exhibition, titled “I Came to Harm Evil,” proposes a reflection on historical memory in territories marked by colonialism and violence. Through a punk aesthetic and a dystopian narrative, the artist combines plaintive chants, materials such as wicker, aluminum, and plastic, and mediums like video art and photography to generate a sensory experience that challenges the viewer and activates a critical perspective.

The exhibition, consisting of an audiovisual piece and a large-format photograph, can be visited until the end of the year at the Espai Mirador and the Sala Duna of the CIA.

Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, an audiovisual artist based between Mexico City and Oaxaca, has developed an international career with a presence at events such as the Venice Biennale, the São Paulo Biennale and the Berlin Biennale.

The exhibition is part of the ITACATE International Research Network, which coordinates the collaboration between the Miguel Hernández University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

During the seminar, the Case Studies project — Cultural Heritage of Altea was also presented. This joint initiative between the UMH and the Altea City Council aims to analyze and promote local heritage through dialogue between academic research and artistic practice. The first case study will take place in October 2026 with the participation of Professor Alfonso Sánchez Luna, focusing on the work of Antonia Saura.