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3mo ago

Misha Bies Golas Show Opens at CGAC as New Director Appointment Draws Protests

The Xunta says its choice of Eva López Tarrío followed public-service hiring rules and offers dialogue while the cultural sector demands a project-based, open selection process.

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Protestas registradas el pasado viernes en el CGAC.
El conselleiro de Cultura, José López, haciendo declaraciones en medio de las protestas por el nuevo nombramiento de la directora del CGAC.
El conselleiro de Cultura respondiendo a periodistas durante la protesta en la CGAC.

Overview

  • The CGAC opened a major installation-like exhibition by Misha Bies Golas on Friday that presents more than a hundred works and will expand with an aerial piece in the museum's Double Space on June 12.
  • Around forty protesters displayed 'SOS/SÓS CGAC' placards at the May 22 inauguration to register opposition to the Xunta's recent appointment of Eva López Tarrío as director.
  • The Consellería de Cultura defended the appointment as lawful and said the selection followed public-function rules that require candidates from the civil service, with bases slightly modified to allow applicants from other state administrations.
  • Over 1,300 artists and cultural professionals signed a manifesto asking the Xunta to reopen the selection and groups including ADACE criticized López Tarrío's professional profile as insufficient for the role.
  • The dispute highlights a broader tension in Galicia over institutional autonomy versus legally constrained administrative hiring for public museums and could prompt further protests and parliamentary initiatives.