Niemeyer Legacy at the Ortega y Marañón Foundation

From 8 to 31 January 2026, Madrid’s Ortega y Marañón Foundation presents Niemeyer Legacy, an exhibition by photographer Juan Carlos Vega dedicated to the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, one of the great masters of 20th-century modern architecture.

A visual exploration of Niemeyer’s work

The exhibition offers a visual journey through some of Niemeyer’s most iconic buildings, from Belo Horizonte and Brasília — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — to São Paulo and Niterói, extending its international gaze to Milan and Asturias. Through artistic photography, video art and image deconstruction processes, the show reflects on the architectural legacy of Niemeyer and its enduring relevance today.

Juan Carlos Vega – 25 Years of a Distinguished Career

The exhibition also marks the 25th anniversary of Juan Carlos Vega’s professional career. He is a photographer specialising in architecture, portraiture and ballet, with a particularly close artistic connection to the city of Brasília, a recurring source of inspiration in his work.

Design, Art and Photography: the Ibiza Armchair by Jacobo Ventura

Juan Carlos Vega shares a close personal and creative friendship with the Ventura brothers, a relationship that is subtly present throughout Niemeyer Legacy. As a nod to this bond, the exhibition gives pride of place to the Ibiza armchair, designed by Jacobo Ventura — an iconic piece of contemporary design. For this occasion, it has been upholstered in a fabric intervened by Vega himself, featuring one of his photographs printed onto the textile, beautifully merging furniture, art and photography into a single object.

Key information for visiting the exhibition

• Location: Ortega y Marañón Foundation, Madrid
• Dates: 8–31 January 2026
• Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Admission: Free

An unmissable appointment for lovers of architecture, contemporary photography and the extraordinary legacy of Oscar Niemeyer in Madrid.