Miguel Benjumea's installation narrates the story of the city of Arévalo through its forms and materials, highlighting the moments of controversy and transformation that have defined its identity—from its Mudéjar splendor to the industrialization linked to the timber industry and cereal production. Benjumea explores how these historical milestones have shaped both the physical landscape and the cultural memory of the city.

Inspired by the work “Tafsira” by the Mancebo de Arévalo, a compendium of texts in Aljamiado that reflects the efforts of the Morisco community to preserve its identity in the face of forced conversion, the project delves into the cultural tensions of the past.

The centerpiece, a neon sign with the word 'Mudayyan' – meaning "domesticated" or "one who has been allowed to stay" – acts as a symbol of resistance that questions the dominant historical narratives of the Mudéjar period and reflects on the complexities of cultural assimilation.

The incorporation of local materials such as iron and wood, along with discarded industrial objects, reflects Arévalo's transformation from its religious roots to its industrialization. The remaining pieces, with arches and ironwork, fuse traditional ornamentation with mechanical elements, creating a tension between eras that reveals how materials and aesthetic choices have shaped the city over time.

This project not only revisits Arévalo's past, but also invites reflection on the cyclical nature of existence. As the title, written in Aljamiado, suggests, “Todaŝ las koŝaŝ tyene perenŝipiyyo, mediyyo y fyn” (All things have a beginning, middle, and end), Benjumea reminds us that the material forms of Arévalo bear witness to its cycles of splendor, transformation, and decline.