Vives y Marí, a fabric factory with more than six decades of experience in the artisanal production of Valencian silk and spolin, participates as a special collaborator in the collective exhibition "El Arte Contemporáneo se vestite de Fallas", which is held in Valencia from March 4 to 15, 2026.
Organized under the slogan "Design, Tradition and Vanguard" and curated by Eva Barrés, the exhibitionbrings together nine artists who explore the dialogue between contemporary art and the Fallera tradition: Fede Sánchez, Mayte Mengual, Francisco García Gascón, Vicente Benlliure, Cózar, Margarita Vicente, Marisa Guio, Amparo Tarin and Sandra de la Viña.
Fashion as a bridge between tradition and sustainability
As part of this exhibition, the fashion designer Sandra de la Viñapresents a series of creations made entirely with fabrics, scraps and textile waste from Vives and Marí.His proposal highlights not only the richness and quality of the fabrics of our factory, but also a vision committed to sustainability and the creative reuse of noble materials.
This collaboration reflects the vocation of Vives and Marí to build bridges between traditional textile craftsmanship and the most current artistic expressions, demonstrating that Valencian silk and fabricsremain an inexhaustible source of inspiration for contemporary creators.
Practical information
- Dates: March 4-15, 2026
- Opening: March 4 at 6:30 p.m.
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Calle Micalet nº 1, 46001 Valencia
We invite you to visit this exhibition anddiscover how contemporary art and Valencian textile tradition go hand in hand in the heart of the Fallas.