Art Madrid'26 – Art Lounge Gallery from Lisbon in Art Madrid15

Lego Splash. Pimax.

 

Art Lounge saw the light in 2005. Result of the personal experience of its founder, Ricardo Tenreiro da Cruz, who wanted to melt through the gallery his particular vision of the world in which they are joined two perspectives, on one hand, his knowledge and professional trajectory in Economics and Market analysis and, on the other hand, his passion for Art, especially powered after a studies stage in London.

 

Behance. João Noutel.

 

From then, the activity of the gallery is identified with a clear line of actuation: bringing to Portugal renowned international artists with upwards prices, both due to an almost natural effect derived from the globalization as the will of getting over the national frontiers and helping to a bigger knowledge of movement and reality of art abroad.

 

With this goal, Ricardo Tenreiro has recently changed the place of exhibitions and he counts today with a space of almost 500m2 and high quality facilities, thinking of attract a selective and rigorous art sector. He has represented Portugal, giving notice of the good health of the neighbour country's sector, in all the fairs he has attended to (Mexico, Dubai, India, etc.).

Art Lounge takes land in Art Madrid'15 with an eclectic and enriching proposal by five artists: Uiso Alemany, João Noutel, Pimax, Florian Raiss y Carmen Calvo. Thus, we count with sculpture works, paintings, and mixed pieces that diversify the offer of the gallery.

 

Love Hurt. Pimax.

 

We can highlight Pimax , creator known by his performances. With a previous experience that sink its roots among the electronic music, the social non-conformism, the protest actions, and the graffiti universe, Pimax allows to see his critical attitude, harsh and scathing sometimes, in many of his works. In his last creations the artist tries to think about the pass of time and the power of the frozen instant, shown through resins and materials of great plasticity.

 
 

Por encima del error. Carmen Calvo.

On the opposite side, although without lack of critical sense, is Carmen Calvo . This Valencian artist feeds also from pop-art influences, above all in her beginnings, and she has been progressively developing her own style in which the use of photographies as basis structure and the application of collage produce surprising and stimulating results to the viewer.

 

 

The 22nd edition of Art Madrid opens its application period. From 3 to 7 March 2027, the Galería de Cristal del Palacio de Cibeles will once again become the meeting point for national and international contemporary art. Galleries interested in taking part can submit their application until 20 October 2026.



Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Aerial view.

The Art Madrid contemporary art fair

Art Madrid takes place each year as part of Madrid Art Week, the moment in the Spanish art calendar with the highest concentration of collectors, institutions and specialist press. With 22 years of history, the fair brings together national and international galleries with a programme focused on recently produced contemporary work.


Located at the Galería de Cristal del Palacio de Cibeles, in the cultural heart of the city and steps away from the Triángulo del Arte and the Paseo del Prado, Art Madrid offers participating galleries a distinctive and recognisable setting within the Spanish art fair landscape.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Entrance.

Art Madrid'26 in figures

The previous edition closed with 35 galleries from 7 countries (Spain, Portugal, France, Denmark, Taiwan, South Korea and Cuba), over 200 artists and around 20,000 visitors. 35% of the audience were new collectors, with an age range between 35 and 60 and a gender split of 55% women and 45% men.


The fair welcomed representatives from more than 30 foundations, museums and collections, including Fundación Mapfre, Fundación BBVA, Fundación Telefónica, Fundación Banco Santander, Fundación Bertelsmann, Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson, Fundación Carmen y Lluís Bassat, Fundación Studiolo, Fundació Lluís Coromina, IVAM, MARCO, CAAM, MEIAC and the Museo del Romanticismo. Delegations from Madrid City Council, the Community of Madrid, the Ministry of Culture and ambassadors from several countries also attended.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Fundación Studiolo Acquisition Award.

PROGRAMMES

GALLERIES PROGRAMME

In each edition, Art Madrid brings together a carefully curated selection of around 35 national and international galleries with proposals focused on recently produced contemporary work.


ONE SHOT COLLECTORS PROGRAMME

Sponsored by One Shot Hotels and led by Ana Suárez Gisbert (art advisor specialising in international law and the art trade, art appraiser and court expert), the Collectors Programme connects new and experienced buyers with the participating works and galleries through a personalised advisory service throughout the five days of the fair.


For galleries, it operates as an additional channel for engaging active buyers, running in parallel to their own commercial activity.


PATRONAGE PROGRAMME

Art Madrid partners with institutions, collectors and private companies to directly support artists and galleries through awards and acquisitions. At the 2026 edition:


  • One Shot Hotels Breakthrough Artist Award (€1,000): Joost Vandebrug · KANT Gallery (Copenhagen–Palma)
  • Cervezas Alhambra Emerging Artist Award (€1,000): Iyán Castaño · Galería Arancha Osoro (Oviedo)
  • Colección Studiolo Acquisition: Roger Sanguino · DDR Art Gallery (Madrid)
  • Colección E2IN2 Acquisition: Albert Bonet · Inéditad Gallery (Barcelona)
  • Devesa Law Acquisition: Kim Han Ki · Banditrazos Gallery (Seoul)
  • Colección dn2 Acquisition: Iván Baizán · Galería Arancha Osoro (Oviedo)

Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Devesa Law Acquisition Award.


PARALLEL PROGRAMME AND ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

Throughout February, Art Madrid runs a Parallel Programme of series, talks and projects that extend the dialogue beyond the fair venue.


During the five days of the fair, alongside the galleries' exhibition programme, on-site activities include the Open Booth, the Performance Series and Readings: Curated Tours.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. View of Daniel Barrio's Open Booth.


Communication and reach

The Art Madrid'26 communications campaign reached 17 million people across online and offline media: print press, radio, exclusive catalogue, web, newsletter, social media and virtual 360° tour. Coverage included general and specialist national and international media, with appearances on RTVE, TeleMadrid, Onda Madrid, Onda Cero, COPE, El Mundo, ABC, Vogue, TimeOut and Elle, among others.


All participating galleries and artists feature on the Art Madrid website during and after the fair, with their own profile, images of works and contact details.


Art Madrid'26 - 21st Contemporary Art Fair. Aerial view.


KEY INFORMATION:

Galleries interested in taking part in the 22nd edition of Art Madrid can submit their application through the online registration form available on the website until 20 October 2026.



For any queries, please write to info@art-madrid.com or call +34 91 535 87 11.