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As Beinart Gallery is a licensed venue, any minors attending the opening reception will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exhibition will run from Jun 28th - Jul 19th, 2026 and will coincide with Wendy Croxford's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beinart.org\/collections\/wendy-croxford-silent-theatre\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilent Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Alexia Novella's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beinart.org\/collections\/alexia-novella-harlequin\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eand Adriana Artmeier's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beinart.org\/collections\/adriana-artmeier-dad-jokes\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDad Jokes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach painting places Aguado’s characters at a precise narrative moment, an unusual scene that whilst detailed, refuses to offer a complete explanation. The world is in motion, the story taking place, and you - the viewer - are invited to fill in the blanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough his paintings may appear strange or fantastical, Aguado does not consider them surrealist. His characters are not performing impossible feats or presenting dreamlike visions for our astonishment. They are accustomed to their unusual circumstances, and often seem bored by them. They are not figures trapped inside a dream; they are figures who have been clocking in to work in a dream for the last twenty years. Their world is unusual only to us. Aguado is especially interested in the moment when his characters appear to pose for the image. There is a comic theatricality in this gesture, a brief instant in which they seem aware of the viewer beyond the picture plane. They pause, present themselves to us, and then continue with their ordinary lives. In this way, Aguado’s paintings reflect the simultaneous absurdity and monotony of our own daily performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesús Aguado holds a degree in Fine Arts and has spent over 20 years as an illustrator. His work has featured in numerous publications by companies like Edelvives, Kumon, Santillana, and National Geographic. Always in pursuit of new styles and expressions, Aguado transitioned to traditional painting in 2018. His unique blend of absurdity and mystery in art reflects a constant exploration of life's paradoxes. Whether creating for commercial clients or indulging in personal projects, Aguado's work resonates with a broad audience, celebrating the joy and strangeness of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jes-s-aguado-bee-fly-jenny-acrylic-on-birch-panel","title":"Jesús Aguado - 'Bee, Fly, Jenny' - acrylic on birch panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBee, Fly, Jenny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on birch panel by Jesús Aguado (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7\" x 15.7\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesús Aguado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53356324487481,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/Jesus-Aguado-Bee_fly_Jenny40x40cm.jpg?v=1780471124"},{"product_id":"jes-s-aguado-scaring-kiwis-acrylic-on-birch-panel","title":"Jesús Aguado - 'Scaring Kiwis' - acrylic on birch panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScaring Kiwis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on birch panel by Jesús Aguado (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 40 x 50 cm (15.7\" x 19.6\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesús Aguado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53356324520249,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/Jesus-Aguado-scaringkiwis40x50cm.jpg?v=1780471097"},{"product_id":"jes-s-aguado-the-cosmic-event-acrylic-on-birch-panel","title":"Jesús Aguado - 'The Cosmic Event' - acrylic on birch panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cosmic Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on birch panel by Jesús Aguado (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 40 x 50 cm (15.7\" x 19.6\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesús Aguado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53356324553017,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/Jesus-Aguado-CosmicEvent40x50cm.jpg?v=1780471064"},{"product_id":"jes-s-aguado-the-guest-acrylic-on-birch-panel","title":"Jesús Aguado - 'The Guest' - acrylic on birch panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Guest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on birch panel by Jesús Aguado (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 40 x 50 cm (15.7\" x 19.6\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesús Aguado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53356324585785,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/Jesus-Aguado-TheGuest40x50cm.jpg?v=1780471034"},{"product_id":"jes-s-aguado-we-used-to-be-friends-acrylic-on-birch-panel","title":"Jesús Aguado - 'We Used to Be Friends' - acrylic on birch panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe Used to Be Friends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on birch panel by Jesús Aguado (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7\" x 15.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesús Aguado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53356324618553,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/Jesus-Aguado-Weusedtobefriends40x40cm.jpg?v=1780471005"},{"product_id":"jes-s-aguado-mad-world-acrylic-on-birch-panel","title":"Jesús Aguado - 'Mad World' - acrylic on birch panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic on birch panel by Jesús Aguado (2026).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtwork size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7\" x 15.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesús Aguado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53356324651321,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/files\/Jesus-Aguado-MadWorld40x40cm.jpg?v=1780470980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1136\/8870\/collections\/scaring_kiwis_40x50cm.jpg?v=1780463609","url":"https:\/\/beinart.org\/collections\/jesus-aguado-mad-world.oembed","provider":"Beinart Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}