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Madrid Museum Exhibits Dumile Feni’s Drawing Alongside Picasso’s Guernica

The Museo Reina Sofía introduces Dumile Feni’s monumental drawing as part of a new exhibition program reflecting on historical echoes.

31 July 2026 · 13:31 · 1 sources

On July 29, 2026, Madrid’s Museo Reina Sofía launched a new exhibition program titled "History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Does Rhyme". As part of this initiative, the museum displayed a large drawing by South African artist Dumile Feni alongside Pablo Picasso’s iconic painting Guernica. The exhibition aims to foster a dialogue between the two works, highlighting thematic resonances across different historical and cultural contexts.

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THE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND

Madrid Museum Exhibits Dumile Feni’s Drawing Alongside Picasso’s Guernica

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What criteria did the Museo Reina Sofía use to select Dumile Feni’s drawing for this exhibition?

How might presenting Feni’s work alongside Picasso’s Guernica influence public perception of both artworks?

What historical or cultural connections does the museum suggest exist between Feni’s drawing and Guernica?

How does the program title 'History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but It Does Rhyme' shape the framing of this exhibition?

What impact could this exhibition have on the recognition of African artists like Dumile Feni in international art institutions?