Art Madrid'26 – XTRart Award for the best gallery in Art Madrid\'16

 

 

 

XTRart web pioneer in the communication of art and Spanish culture abroad and main media-partner of Art Madrid'16 has called the XTRart Award for Best Gallery in order to value the work of the gallerist, his involvement in defending artistic project, their commitment and understanding of the works and artists it represents and, ultimately, also their good taste and knowledge of the art market and art fairs.

 

 

 

 

XTRart web pioneer in the communication of art and Spanish culture abroad and main media-partner of Art Madrid'16 has called the XTRart Award for Best Gallery in order to value the work of the gallerist, his involvement in defending artistic project, their commitment and understanding of the works and artists it represents and, ultimately, also their good taste and knowledge of the art market and art fairs.

 

 

 

 

 

The Award for Best Gallery consists of an advertising campaign, communication and dissemination of the gallery and its contents (exhibitions, presentations, artists, ...) in all XTRart media (web, newsletters, bulletins XTRart, etc) for a year, valued at 7,000 euros. XTRart publishes a distinctive label that serves as a visible symbol at the fair.

 

 

XTRart has more than 50,000 subscribers of which 65% are Spanish and the rest are divided in 20% in Latin America, 5% in US and 10% in Europe. The platform makes over 400,000 monthly shipments through two weekly information bulletins and its website receives about 50,000 monthly visits. Their actions are completed on social networks, with more than 16,000 followers on FB and a network of 6,500 Twitter followers.

 

 

 

 

 

To judge the best booth of Art Madrid'16, XTRart will consider:

1- Artists and works presented. Relationship (harmony) between them.

2- Design of the booth. Public presentation (lighting, explanatory texts, prices, etc).

3- How the proposal relates with the general space?

4- Harmony with the general approach of the Fair.

 

 

The proposal's galleries will be assessed by a jury composed by the director of XTRart, Alma Ramas, and an independent curator and art critic whose names will be revealed later.

 

 


ART MADRID’ 26: 21 YEARS OF CONTEMPORARY ART


Discover all the information about the artists and galleries participating in the 21st edition of Art Madrid. The catalog features a curated selection of the works presented in this edition, along with the most relevant details of the event, making it an essential tool for engaging with the fair’s key figures and exploring the defining elements of today’s art scene.


In 2026, Art Madrid celebrates its 21st edition, further establishing itself as a leading event within Spain’s cultural sector. From March 4 to 8, the Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles will once again become a meeting point for galleries, collectors, artists, and contemporary art enthusiasts.


Over the past twenty-one years, the fair has evolved into a dynamic and ever-expanding platform, fostering diversity in artistic languages, techniques, and discourses. In this edition, the Galleries Program brings together around 35 exhibitors from more than seven countries, offering a representative overview of the most recent developments in contemporary creation.


The Art Madrid ’26 catalog serves as a key publication for discovering the work of this edition’s galleries and artists —marked by experimentation and a plurality of perspectives— while also documenting the conceptual axes that shape the fair. As part of the Parallel Program, INHABITING THE EPHEMERAL: A Reflection on the “Species” of Spaces proposes a reflection on space, relationships, and shared experience, expanding the understanding of the fair beyond its commercial dimension and highlighting its cultural and experiential significance.


In addition, the catalog presents the initiatives that complete the program, such as the Open Booth dedicated to emerging creation, the Nebrija Space in collaboration with Nebrija University, the Performance Series “Open Infinite. What the Body Remembers,” the One Shot Collectors Program, and the Patronage Program, reaffirming the fair’s commitment to supporting, mediating, and accompanying contemporary art at every stage.

We invite you to discover more about Art Madrid ’26 through the catalog of its 21st edition — a publication that, beyond serving as documentary memory, becomes a cartography of the present artistic moment and an open door to new ways of inhabiting contemporary art.