Gabinete de las curiosidades, 2025

Daniel Barrio (Cienfuegos, Cuba) is a visual artist based in Madrid whose practice moves between painting, sculpture, and found materials. Working with cardboard, plaster, lime mortar, natural pigments, and discarded urban objects, he explores the tension between fragility and permanence, memory and ruin, matter and symbol. Rooted in the language of fresco and the poetics of erosion, Barrio’s work transforms the city’s remnants into quiet, resonant forms. His projects create spaces where viewers navigate traces, absences, and the thresholds between the visible and the unsayable. Guided by both political and spiritual inquiry, his practice meditates on what we salvage, what fades, and how art can still touch something real in an age saturated with noise.

What we love about El Gabinete de las Curiosidades is the quiet sense of discovery it creates. Barrio’s use of lime, pumice, and pure pigments gives the surface a living presence, shifting subtly with the light, revealing new textures each time you return to it.

Despite its scale, the work feels gentle, almost contemplative.

Like a modern curiosity cabinet, it invites you to look closer, to linger with the details, to let your imagination wander.

It’s a piece that doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. Softly, patiently, it stays with you long after you’ve stepped away.

Intentional collecting invites you to pause and consider the meaning behind every piece you bring into your home. Instead of impulsive purchases, it’s a mindful approach that focuses on items with personal significance and enduring value. By choosing objects that tell stories, celebrate craftsmanship, and mirror your taste, you create an environment that feels authentic, calm, and truly reflective of you.

A Certificate of Authenticity offers a tangible link to the story behind every collectible you choose for your home. It’s a statement of trust, guaranteeing the genuine nature and craftsmanship of your new treasure. In line with your commitment to intentional collecting, this document affirms the piece’s origin and unique character, connecting you more deeply with its creators and legacy. By providing clarity and assurance, the certificate enhances your experience and preserves the meaningful value of every carefully selected piece.

Just as you thoughtfully select each collectible for its meaning and craftsmanship, we embrace a mindful approach to shipping that honors the same values. By partnering with local drop-shippers whenever possible, we minimize unnecessary travel and reduce packaging waste, reflecting our commitment to slow living. Each order is handled with care and intention, ensuring your new collectible arrives responsibly. We invite you to join us in preserving the beauty of our planet and nurturing a more sustainable future for all.