Unbound Selves: The Essence of You – Fundación ARCO

"Unbound Selves: The Essence of You" is a student-curated exhibition developed by undergraduate students from IE University in collaboration with Fundación ARCO and hosted on the 22nd floor of IE Tower until the 25th of February 2026. The project is part of the Arts & Culture Lab, an experiential learning initiative that connects students with real-world cultural institutions and practices.

The exhibition was curated by Stefan Argint, Carmen Harhoff, Kalina Stefanova, and Anshika Mundra. The project was officially launched with an opening event that brought together the IE community and key representatives from the contemporary art sector. During the inauguration panel, Stefan Argint and Carmen Harhoff presented the exhibition’s conceptual framework and curatorial narrative. The event also featured the participation of Catalina Tejero, Dean of IE School of Humanities; Maribel López, Director of ARCO; and Daniel Valtueña, Director of the IE Arts & Culture Lab.

The exhibition presents seven museum-quality works from the Fundación ARCO Collection and explores themes related to identity and contemporary visual narratives. Through this initiative, IE Tower becomes a space for cultural dialogue and experiential learning, reflecting IE’s commitment to integrating arts and humanities into campus life.