Art Madrid'26 – Summa 2014 contemporary art fair in Matadero Madrid

The second edition of SUMMA contemporary art fair to be held from 18 to 21 October bet both internationalization and Spanish art. 75 galleries outside and within our borders will meet for four days in space MATADERO Madrid. The participating galleries will present works of young artists and a selection of works by established artists. 
 
SUMMA 2014 will feature a comprehensive program that integrates two curated programs in Nave 16, where also will be an architectural intervention by the architects Nieto & Sobejano; UP section for galleries with less than five years of experience and MadridFoto section dedicated exclusively to the photographic medium. 
 

Nelo Vinuesa. Relax. Galeria Espai Tactel.

 

Of the 75 exhibitors from SUMMA, 38 are Spanish: adhoc gallery (Vigo), Area72 (Valencia), Aural (Alicante), Minimum Space (Madrid), etHALL (Barcelona), Fernando Pradilla (Madrid), Freijo Gallery (Madrid), Astarte Gallery (Madrid), Galería Elba Benítez (Madrid), Javier Lopez Gallery (Madrid), Juana Aizpuru Gallery (Madrid), Galería Marta Cervera (Madrid), Oliva Arauna Gallery (Madrid), SENDA Gallery (Barcelona), Guillermina Caicoya (Oviedo), Javier Silva (Valladolid), Max Estrella (Madrid), My Name's Lolita Art (Madrid), POINT (Valencia), ADDAYA Centre of Contemporary Art (Alaro, Mallorca), angel Barcelona (Barcelona), ATM Contemporary- altamira gallery (Gijón), Endless House (Madrid), CHLOROPHYLL DIGITAL (Madrid), Espai Tactel (Valencia), F2 Gallery (Madrid), Adora Calvo Gallery (Salamanca), Galeria Joan Prats (Barcelona), Luis Adelantado Gallery (Valencia ), Odalys Gallery (Madrid-Venezuela), Rafael Ortiz Gallery (Sevilla), Gallery Yusto / Giner (Marbella), Gema Art Gallery Llamazares (Gijón), ICON / El País, ITGallery (Canarias), Paula Alonso (Madrid), Sicart (Penedes, Barcelona) and T20 (Murcia). 

 

Javier Vazquez. Galería Casa Cuadrada.

 

The international presence in SUMMA is wide; Portugal Carlos Carvalho Art galleries Contemporânea (Lisbon) involved, 
Galeria Filomena Soares (Lisbon), Module-diffuser Arts Centre (Lisbon), Kubikgallery (Oporto) and Graca Brandao gallery (Lisbon). Other European countries we will see in SUMMA are Galerie Dukan (Paris and Leipzig), Galerie Karima Celestin (Marseille, France), sobering (Paris), Galerie Esther Donatz (Munich, Germany), Galerie Wolkonsky (Munich, Germany) Dan Gunn (Berlin, Germany), Galerie Bianconi (Milan, Italy) and Bernard Chauveau Editeur / Le Neant Editeur (Paris, France). We also find in other continents fair galleries: Christopher Grimes Gallery (Santa Monica, USA), Document Art Gallery (Buenos Aires, Argentina), The Museum (Bogotá, Colombia), Finale Art File (Makati, Philippines), Square House Gallery (Bogotá, Colombia) and Enrique Guerrero Gallery (Mexico City). 
 
SUMMA has a Selection Committee composed by professionals of repute, along with the artistic directors of the fair have carried out the selection of the participating galleries in the General Program and the photography section MadridFoto. 
 

Alberto Salvan, Sutter Street and Crestline Road Fort Worth Texas.

 

The Trasversal Section of SUMMA, with two different routes, has been curated by Gloria Moure (independent curator and current associate editor at Editions Polígrafa) and Marina Fokidis (curator, art critic and founding director of the Kunsthalle Athena). The selection of the participating galleries in the UP section has been conducted by Carolina Grau (independent curator, graduate in art history and management of museums and galleries). The meetings, round tables and presentations on new production formats and other issues, will be led by the curator and critic Octavio Zaya (commissioner Spanish Pavilion Venice 2013). 
 
Juan Nieves, the artistic director of the show, has curated several exhibitions, and for four years was part of the team of Gloria Moure in the Galician Center for Contemporary Art and for six years he was responsible for exhibitions in the Espai d'Art Contemporary Castelló (EACC). As he has commented in an interview "SUMMA 2014 will be a success if the galleries sell, make new contacts, no crowd, interest from the media and if generated interesting discussions at the meetings". And we hope they reach it.
 
Alicia Paz. The super Ego the Id and their ladies in Waiting. Galerie Dukan.

 


Art Madrid presents the second edition of its Patronage Program, an initiative aimed at reinforcing its commitment to contemporary artistic production and the promotion of collecting. The program articulates several lines of support designed to enhance the visibility of participating artists, promote recognition of emerging careers, and consolidate sustainable relationships among artists, galleries, and collectors—thereby strengthening the professional ecosystem surrounding the fair.

This edition is supported by leading institutions, private collections, and companies committed to the development of contemporary art. The involvement of the private sector is essential in consolidating a sustainable model of support for artistic creation, understanding investment in art as a driver of innovation, prestige, and cultural responsibility. The program is further reinforced by the active participation of patrons who, through acquisitions and support of emerging artists, contribute to generating tangible opportunities and strengthening the artistic landscape.


Within this framework, the program includes the One Shot Hotels Revelation Award, a distinction intended to highlight a proposal that, through its singularity and strength, makes a particularly powerful entrance into the contemporary landscape. Through this award, One Shot Hotels, official sponsor of Art Madrid’26, reinforces its commitment to increasing visibility and supporting new voices within the contemporary art scene.


Meanwhile, the Cervezas Alhambra Emerging Artist Award focuses on the projection and consistency of a developing career, recognizing sustained processes and distinctive artistic languages within the most recent generation of creators. Through this initiative, Cervezas Alhambra reaffirms its commitment to new generations and to the ongoing support of contemporary artistic production.

The artists recognized in both awards will be announced shortly.


Acquisition Awards

Four entities — Studiolo Collection, E2IN2 Collection, Devesa Law, and dn2 Collection — reaffirm their commitment to contemporary art through the acquisition of works by artists participating in the fair. Their engagement not only contributes to the dissemination of contemporary art but also supports artists’ professional development and strengthens the collecting ecosystem. These initiatives are essential to ensuring the continuity and long-term projection of artistic careers. Through these Acquisition Awards, the selected works will enter prominent private collections, guaranteeing their preservation, study, and circulation within the art world.


About One Shot Hotels

One Shot Hotels is a collection of 14 boutique hotels located in prime areas of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, San Sebastián, and Porto. In 2026, the brand will expand to three new destinations: Ibiza, Lisbon, and Bilbao.

Each hotel reflects a commitment to design, creativity, and aesthetics, authentically integrating art and culture throughout its spaces. More than accommodations, the hotels are places with soul—each environment conveys artistic sensibility and attention to detail, offering guests a memorable stay that combines comfort, style, and culture.

Proximity, innovation, and a passion for the arts define the brand’s identity and shape how One Shot Hotels connects people with the creativity of each city in which it operates. The hotel group brings art and culture closer to guests and visitors, fostering authentic connections between its spaces and the creative spirit of each location.


About Cervezas Alhambra

Art Madrid is officially sponsored by Cervezas Alhambra, in line with its longstanding commitment to supporting contemporary artistic creation.

True to its philosophy, the brand promotes initiatives that celebrate unhurried craftsmanship, artisanal dedication, and the beauty found in details—values it has cultivated for over a century since its origins in Granada. Its support of artistic creation reflects a way of living and experiencing through all five senses, inviting audiences to slow down and engage with experiences that go beyond the purely visual.

Its cultural engagement is a natural extension of its brewing philosophy: a process rooted in knowledge, passion, and dedication, resulting in unique, authentic, and memorable creations. In this way, Cervezas Alhambra continues to accompany artists and creators, emphasizing process and reminding us that—just as in art—there is an essential ingredient in its beers: time.


About Colección Studiolo

Colección Studiolo, founded by Candela Álvarez Soldevilla, is a private initiative dedicated to the acquisition and promotion of modern and contemporary art. Inspired by the concept of the studiolo as a space for contemplation and thought, the collection brings together works across diverse artistic languages, with particular attention to 20th-century avant-gardes and contemporary artists. It understands collecting as a long-term commitment and sustained support for artistic practice.


About E2IN2 Collection

E2IN2 is an entity engaged in projects that generate significant economic and social value. The organization supports artistic talent and is currently seeking collaborators with whom to exhibit works from its art collection.


About Devesa Law

Devesa is a national law firm specialized in business law. Its mission is to provide value to companies, investors, and institutions operating in Spain through outstanding legal and tax services. Founded in 2007, the firm currently maintains offices in Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia, from which it serves clients nationwide.


About dn2 Collection

Colección dn2, based in Gran Canaria, is a private initiative dedicated to the acquisition and promotion of national and international contemporary art. Since its inception, it has developed a continuously growing collection characterized by diversity of artistic languages and a strong commitment to emerging and mid-career artists. The collection views acquisition as a long-term act of support and commitment to artists’ careers.