For another edition, Art Madrid, with the support of One Shot Hotels, launches "One Shot Collectors", a collecting program integrated into the heart of the fair with the commitment to continue building bridges to bring the public closer to contemporary art.

This initiative is aimed at both professionals in the sector or contemporary art lovers thinking of getting started in collecting. Art Madrid offers the possibility of acquiring works from various disciplines, photography, painting, sculpture, installation... And within this range of options, we also have the chance of acquiring works in a broad spectrum of economic value.

Art Madrid'21 view, Photo by Stiven Oviedo

On this occasion, we will have a consultancy space led by Ana S. Gisbert, a law graduate and expert appraiser with extensive experience in the art market. The advisory service will consider the different profiles, needs and preferences, thus generating a route and offering personalized guidance.

Request more information via email vip@art-madrid.com or sign up for the program with this form:

Art Madrid'21 view, Photo by por Stiven Oviedo

Getting started in collecting can start from a desire for knowledge and exploration, aesthetic or even business. From Art Madrid, we promote corporate collecting for those companies that want to bet on patronage and investment, reflecting their brand's values in an art collection.

The advisory service is part of the "One Shot Collectors" program, being totally free for those who request it after registering to coordinate the appointments in the form.

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.