caixa sorpresa

The project arises from the curatorial proposal of Grup d'Estudi, in which we designed and built the Caixa Sorpresa device that would host the different curatorial projects they presented at BCN producció at La Capella.

The box played with the imaginaries of the gift box, the surprise, and the excitement of discovering a present. It was formed by three folding walls, one fixed wall and a lid that lifted to allow opening. Presented to the public wrapped in paper with a monumental bow, it decontextualized an everyday object and turned it into an extravagant piece. Messages were included on the paper and ribbon that invited reflection on the culture of selection, exclusivity, access, and individuality in the art world, establishing a dialogue with the curatorial discourse of the exhibition.

The Caixa Sorpresa was opened on four occasions, revealing four different exhibitions between October 2025 and January 2026, generating a gesture of discovery and surprise with each opening.

Photographs from the Pep Herrero exhibition.