Exhibition: “Architectures of the Voice” by Dagoberto Rodríguez

Introduction

The exhibition hall of La Lonja del Pescado presents “Architectures of the Voice”, a large-scale artistic project by Cuban artist Dagoberto Rodríguez. Conceived as a space for reflection, the exhibition invites visitors to reconsider how we listen, how we inhabit sound, and how attention shapes our relationship with the world. Rather than offering a linear narrative, Rodríguez creates an environment where sound, silence, and spatial experience become active participants in the visitor’s journey.

A Call to Slow Down

In a time marked by acceleration, constant information flow, and the pressure to react instantly, “Architectures of the Voice” proposes a deliberate slowing down. The exhibition encourages viewers to pause and reconnect with their own inner rhythms. Rodríguez approaches thinking not as an abstract mental exercise but as a physical, embodied act. The artworks unfold gradually, requiring presence and patience; they reward those who linger, observe, and listen. In this sense, the exhibition becomes a counter-gesture to noise — an invitation to reclaim the depth and nuance of human perception.

Attention as a Form of Resistance

The central idea of the project emphasizes that every form of resistance begins with attention. Whether political, aesthetic, or emotional, acts of resistance arise from the ability to focus, to recognize subtlety, and to refuse passive consumption. Rodríguez’s work does not instruct or dictate meaning. Instead, it opens a space where visitors can reawaken their capacity for careful listening — listening to sound, to space, to others, and to themselves. Through this shift in attention, the exhibition suggests that even small perceptual changes can influence how we move through the world.

Invisible Architectures of Sound

Within the halls of La Lonja del Pescado, sound and architecture interact to create a multi-layered environment. Rather than treating sound as background or ornament, Rodríguez treats it as structure — something that shapes movement, emotion, and thought. The exhibition explores how sound constructs invisible architectures around us: layers of memory, traces of conversations, echoes of collective experience. Visitors navigate these intangible architectures as they walk through the space, discovering how sound can anchor, challenge, or reshape perception.

The Role of Silence

Silence also plays a significant role. It appears not as emptiness but as a medium that allows the nuances of sound to emerge. In several parts of the exhibition, pauses, resonances, and quiet transitions encourage the visitor to notice details that might otherwise remain hidden. These quieter moments highlight the fragility of attention in the contemporary world and reveal how silence can become a form of resistance in itself — a moment of clarity amid constant noise.

An Open, Interpretive Approach

Rodríguez’s artistic approach values openness and interpretation. The exhibition neither prescribes a single message nor closes itself off to alternate readings. Instead, it becomes a meeting place between artwork and viewer, where meaning is built through experience. As visitors progress through the exhibition, they encounter shifts in atmosphere that encourage introspection and dialogue. Each room proposes a new way of engaging with space: sometimes through immersion, sometimes through contrast, and sometimes through subtle sensory cues that reorient the visitor’s awareness.

Dialogue Between Sound and Architecture

La Lonja del Pescado, with its historical architecture and spacious interiors, offers an ideal setting for this project. The building’s natural acoustics and structural qualities allow sound to expand, reverberate, and transform the environment. The exhibition does not attempt to overpower the space; instead, it interacts with it, revealing how architecture and sound coexist and shape human presence. Visitors may find themselves aware of elements that usually escape notice — the texture of materials, the rhythm of footsteps, the movement of air. In these discoveries, the exhibition’s underlying theme becomes tangible: attention is transformative.

A Lasting Impression

By the end of the visit, “Architectures of the Voice” leaves a lasting impression not through spectacle, but through sensitivity. It encourages visitors to carry this renewed attentiveness beyond the exhibition hall. The project suggests that the quality of our attention influences not only how we experience art but also how we engage with society, relationships, and everyday life. Through the simple act of listening more deeply, we can open pathways to connection, understanding, and resilience.

The exhibition is open to the public from 14 November 2025 to 22 February 2026.
Free entry.