Cristina Iglesias Joins the Roster at Hauser & Wirth

Hauser & Wirth has announced their worldwide representation of the eminent Spanish sculptor Cristina Iglesias. Known for her deeply immersive installations and remarkable sensitivity to architectural and natural spaces, Iglesias is set to bring her profound explorations of memory, place, and perception to an expanded international audience.

This key association is highlighted by the gallery’s upcoming presentation of her latest work, “Entwined VI,” debuting at Art Basel in June, followed by a much-anticipated solo exhibition opening at Hauser & Wirth London in October 2025.

For over four decades, Cristina Iglesias has cultivated an extraordinary sculptural practice defined by an innovative vocabulary that merges elements of architecture, literature, psychology, mechanics, and nature. Iglesias creates profound environments that draw viewers into contemplative states, redefining the human relationship to space and time. Her poetic installations—ranging from intricately latticed screens and lush vegetation rooms to reflective water-based sculptures—invite reflection on both the tangible and intangible qualities of our surroundings.

Marc Payot, President of Hauser & Wirth, praised Iglesias for her capacity to evoke the mystical within the material, noting, “She combines the conventional matter of sculpture—familiar materials such as glass, steel, bronze—with non-traditional materials like water and sound, producing works as powerfully mystical as they are muscular.” Iglesias’s ability to tap into the transformative power of natural elements places her among iconic artists such as Eva Hesse and Louise Bourgeois, further solidifying her reputation as one of contemporary art’s most significant visionaries.

Cristina Iglesias: Sculpting the Invisible

Born in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, in 1956, Cristina Iglesias has consistently challenged traditional boundaries through her interdisciplinary approach. Originally studying chemical sciences, she transitioned into drawing and ceramics before refining her artistic perspective at London’s Chelsea School of Art. This unique synthesis of scientific curiosity and artistic experimentation deeply informs Iglesias’s practice today, as evident in her groundbreaking installations that meticulously blend organic motifs and architectural forms.

Iglesias’s works, frequently characterized by their intricate interplay of solidity and openness, have graced numerous prominent international venues and biennials, including representing Spain twice at the Venice Biennale. Significant public commissions such as “Deep Fountain” in Antwerp and “Forgotten Streams” at Bloomberg’s London headquarters exemplify her fascination with water, an element Iglesias masterfully manipulates to symbolize the mutable and ephemeral nature of existence.

Her acclaimed submerged installations, like “Estancias Sumergidas” off the coast of Baja California, expand her visionary approach into new ecological and metaphorical territories, exploring ideas of visibility, permanence, and hidden ecological life.

Recent installations, including “Hondalea” in San Sebastián and “Landscape and Memory” in New York’s Madison Square Park, encapsulate Iglesias’s continued fascination with the subterranean world and hidden natural histories beneath urban environments. Each work embodies her conviction that art can reveal unseen dimensions of reality, reshaping our connection to the landscapes we inhabit and prompting deeper reflection on humanity’s role within these delicate ecosystems.

Cristina Iglesias’s inclusion in Hauser & Wirth’s distinguished lineup represents an exciting new chapter in her illustrious career, promising greater exposure for her thought-provoking creations that eloquently bridge art, architecture, and environmental consciousness.