NX ART MADRID. Intervened by Casa Antillón. Image courtesy of Lexus.

LEXUS PRESENTS THE NX ART MADRID

ART MADRID'24 JOINS LEXUS TO EXCLUSIVELY PRESENT NX ART MADRID

Lexus joins for the first time Art Madrid'24, one of the most important appointments in the capital's Art Week, which celebrates its nineteenth edition this year. From March 6 to 10 in the Galeria de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles, the public will have the opportunity to witness an extraordinary fusion between artistic creativity and the most innovative technology, with the exclusive presentation of the NX Art Madrid.

NX ART MADRID. Intervened by Casa Antillón. Image courtesy of Lexus.

NX Art Madrid represents a revolutionary collaborative project between Lexus and the Casa Antillón artistic collective. This unique work, designed by the collective's talented artists, transforms the NX crossover into a unique expression of art and design. The exterior of the vehicle becomes a dynamic canvas where silhouettes dance, narrating a mysterious story that invites reflection and imagination.

The design and production process of this masterpiece on wheels took place at Casa Antillón's studio, where the artists conceptualized a project full of symbolism to capture their style in the vehicle. With meticulousness and passion, they used several airbrushes to achieve a handcrafted finish that highlights the small details of the manufacturing and gives life to a piece that is as much a work of art as it is a functional vehicle.

According to the Casa Antillón collective, the silhouettes that adorn NX Art Madrid represent more than just shapes; they are the result of a creative journey, a path of figures and expressions that have evolved over the years. Now, this vehicle-turned-artwork will take this story to unexpected places, inviting each viewer to imagine their own narrative as they observe the movement represented in the silhouettes.

NX ART MADRID. Intervened by Casa Antillón. Image courtesy of Lexus.

Lexus' participation in Art Madrid'24 marks the beginning of Lexus Art Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the connection between art, design and technology. It is an opportunity for the brand to demonstrate its commitment to artistic expression and to explore new forms of collaboration between the art world and the automotive industry.

NX Art Madrid is not only a showcase of Lexus' ability to combine luxury and technology in its vehicles, but also an example of the transformative power of art. It is an invitation to reflect on the intersection between aesthetics and functionality, beauty and engineering. And a celebration of the creative capacity of the human being.

NX ART MADRID. Intervened by Casa Antillón. Image courtesy of Lexus.

During Art Madrid'24, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the NX Art Madrid up close and explore its unique design. In addition, those who wish to take this work of art on wheels will be able to purchase it during the fair, making it an exclusive and distinctive piece that transcends time and space.

This first collaboration between Lexus and Casa Antillón to present the NX Art Madrid at Art Madrid'24 is a testament to how art transcends any discipline and drives development and invention in all creative fields.

NX ART MADRID. Intervened by Casa Antillón. Image courtesy of Lexus.

LEXUS: ALL ROADS LEAD TO ART

At the most recent edition of Art Madrid, artist Luis Olaso (Bilbao, 1986), represented by Kur Art Gallery (San Sebastián), received the Residency Prize of the Art Madrid Patronage Program. This award, the result of a collaboration between Art Madrid, DOM Art Residence, and the Italian association ExtrArtis, enabled him to undertake an artistic residency in Sorrento (Italy) in August 2025.

Through initiatives like this, the fair reaffirms its support for contemporary creation—a commitment aimed at increasing artists’ visibility and strengthening art collecting through concrete actions such as acquisition prizes, recognition of emerging talents, and international residencies.

Artists in Residence. DOM & ExtrArtis. Image courtesy of Agata D’Esposito.

The DOM & ExtrArtis 2025 Residency Program took place in Sorrento from August 1 to 31, 2025. The artists lived together at Relais La Rupe, a 16th-century villa surrounded by cliffs and centuries-old gardens, which became an ideal setting for experimentation and exchange.

In this edition, residents worked around the theme “Reimagining Genius Loci”, an invitation to reflect on how the movement of people and traditions transforms the “spirit of place.” During the residency, DOM organized two public group exhibitions: the first to present the artists’ previous work, and the second to showcase the projects developed in Sorrento.

Work by Luis Olaso. DOM & ExtrArtis. Image courtesy of Agata D’Esposito.

Luis Olaso’s work moves between expressionist figuration and abstraction, always employing a pictorial language charged with strength and emotion. Initially self-taught, he later graduated in Fine Arts and has developed a solid international career, with exhibitions at venues including JD Malat (London) and Makasiini Contemporary (Turku, Finland), and participation in fairs such as Untitled Miami, Estampa, and Art Madrid itself.

His work is part of prestigious collections, including the Tokyo Contemporary Art Foundation, Fundación SIMCO, and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, and has been recognized in competitions such as the Reina Sofía Prize for Painting and Sculpture and the Ibercaja Young Painting Prize.

In Sorrento, Olaso found a unique context to expand his pictorial research, engaging in dialogue with the Mediterranean landscape and the region’s historical heritage. The residency provided him with time, resources, and a framework for exchange with other international artists, fostering the production of new works that were later presented in the group exhibitions organized by DOM.

Luis Olaso working on his project. DOM & ExtrArtis. Image courtesy of DOM.

Luis Olaso’s experience at DOM Art Residence concluded with a public showcase of the works produced, reinforcing his presence on the international circuit and consolidating his position as one of the most prominent Basque artists on the contemporary scene.

Through initiatives such as this, Art Madrid demonstrates its active role as a platform for direct support of contemporary creation, creating opportunities for research, production, and intercultural dialogue that extend beyond the fair itself and accompany artists in their professional development.