AADK Spain

AADK Spain is an artist-run platform that develops spaces for research and contemporary creation. With a focus set on experimental processes, its primary interest is to explore the notions of body, territory, and spatiality. The platform advocates the decentralization of culture and access to contemporary art in non-urban areas. It addresses local issues as means to understand global problems. Currently based in Centro Negra (Blanca, Murcia) it holds several programs among which its Artist Residency Program and Cruce Program stand out. Learn more about the platform here.

AADK Spain’s headquarters are located in the town of Blanca, settled in the heart of Ricote Valley. It is known that the origins of Ricote date back to the early 8th century, with the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.The town has 6,000 inhabitants and lies on the banks of Segura River, a fundamental water supply for the region. Blanca’s foundation dates back to the 13th century being initially known as “Negra”, it is believed that because of the dark soil of a mountain nearby. The village is circundad by a mountain range and an extensive area of pine forests. From its highest cliffs one can perceive the contrast between the intense green of the valley, and its semi-desert surroundings. The closest city is Murcia -capital of the homonymous province- which is 40km away.