Chillida Leku
Founded by Eduardo Chillida during his lifetime, Chillida Leku is home to the most comprehensive body of works by the artist. It is located on the outskirts of Hernani near San Sebastián and comprises a sculpture park and an exhibition space inside the converted caserío Zabalaga, a traditional Basque country house dating from the sixteenth century.
The house and its adjoining land was purchased in the 1980s by Eduardo Chillida and his wife Pilar Belzunce, who dedicated the next fifteen years to sensitively restoring it. The project was carried out in close collaboration with the Basque architect Joaquín Montero, who helped them to realise their personal vision for the exhibition space. At Chillida Leku the artist created a place (“Leku” translates as ”place” in the Basque language) where future generations could experience his work as he intended, and in an unparalleled setting.
More information:
Barrio Jauregui 66
20120 Hernani, Gipuzkoa
E. reservas@museochillidaleku.com
T. +34 943 335 959