Art in Ignacio Goitia’s shop

Visit the fascinating shop of artist Ignacio Goitia in Bilbao. Located at Calle Dr. Achúcarro 1, it is an eccentric corner where the painter of ‘architectures of power’ exhibits his work alongside unique objects. An essential stop for art and design on your walk through Bilbao.

El artista Ignacio Goitia (Bilbao, 1968) celebró su primera exposición en Bilbao hace más de tres décadas. Hoy sus muestras se cuentan por decenas, algunas de ellas en Francia, Italia o Estados Unidos. “Pinto arquitecturas que hablan del poder. Y me interesa manifestar la presencia del pasado en el presente”, dijo sobre su trabajo en esta misma publicación.

Those words are perfectly embodied by the cover of issue 15 of bilbON.

He runs a fascinating online shop and two charming boutiques, located in Madrid and Bilbao. “An eccentric —and carefully decorated— corner where giraffes, fauns, pretentious porcelain figurines and paintings that don’t take themselves too seriously, even though they should, coexist,” describes the author.

“If you’re strolling through Bilbao and you notice a shop that looks like it’s stepped out of some other aesthetic dimension, chances are you’re already standing at the door. I’ll be waiting for you at Calle del Dr. Achúcarro 1. Come in no hurry, and keep your eyes wide open”, he finishes.

Goitia is rebellious. A few years ago he had an accident while riding his motorbike. He spent weeks in hospital. When he was discharged from hospital, he decided to buy a new motorbike, bigger and more powerful than the one he had crashed on. He laughs out loud recalling it.

The spirit of James Dean in Lord Byron’s clothes.