Art Madrid'24. Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles.

ART MADRID'24 SUCCESSFULLY CELEBRATES ITS 19TH EDITION AND ITS COMMITMENT TO EMERGING CREATION

For a week, the Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles was the venue for the 19th edition of Art Madrid. A space for encounters where gallerists, artists, public, curators, critics, collectors... have gathered. This temporary home that our fair becomes for one week is nineteen years old in 2024. On the eve of our twentieth, we celebrate the success of the edition and the commitment to emerging creation.

Art Madrid'24 opened with a General Program presenting thirty-six galleries and around two hundred artists representing the latest artistic trends on the national and international scene. It also presented a Parallel Program of activities that were held in the prefair period and during the week of the event. The objective was to support new generations of artists and offer them a space for promotion in the contemporary art market circuit., the program consisted of: Arte & Palabra: Conversations with Carlos del Amor; OPEN BOOTH X LIQUITEX with guest artist: Marina Tellme; Intercessions. Performance Cycle X Tara For Women; Lecturas. Curated Walk-throughs; La Quedada. Art Madrid'24 Studio Visits and the Collecting Program: One Shot Collectors, which includes an advisory service for the acquisition of works by Ana Suárez Gisbert.

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth A5 Aurora-Vigil-Escalera.

During these five days, Art Madrid'24 received a total of 19,893 visitors, including collectors, professionals, the general public and new buyers, all interested in the works of the artists represented by the 36 national and international galleries, as well as in the wide range of parallel activities. For the director of Art Madrid, Alberto Cornejo, «this edition has been the most committed of Art Madrid to emerging art. Art Madrid continues to be a reference date for those looking to make their first acquisition and a reunion for collectors and professionals who are regulars at our fair. We are very satisfied».

The General Program of this 19th edition has been complemented by a Parallel Program made up of curated walk-throughs, performances and unpublished installations, offering an interesting overview of the most current contemporary art and turning the Galería de Cristal into a window on the most groundbreaking artistic trends, thanks to the talent of established and emerging artists. In this way, Art Madrid consolidates its commitment to the most contemporary art, supporting new generations of artists and giving them the opportunity to place their projects in the contemporary art market.

Reunión de gente importantísima. Marina Tellme. OPEN BOOTH X LIQUITEX. Parallel Program. Art Madrid'24.

THE MARÍA CRISTINA MASAVEU PETERSON FOUNDATION ADDS EMERGING ARTIST MARINA TELLME’S INSTALLATION TO ITS COLLECTION

The site-specific Reunión de gente importantísima, which opened OPEN BOOTH X LIQUITEX. Having been acquired by the Masaveu Foundation, it was created especially for Art Madrid by up-and-coming artist Marina Tellme as part of the Art Madrid'24 Parallel Program. Yudinela Ortega, artistic director of the fair, remarks: «It's an intelligent work of art, critical of the context of contemporary art and accessible to all audiences. A sign of its success in this edition, it breathes Art Madrid's DNA: a fair that is close, accessible and democratic for everyone». She added «the fact that the installation, which has been backed by Art Madrid and sponsor Liquitex, has been acquired by such a prestigious foundation like the Masaveu Foundation, completes the cycle of what backing those who are just starting out on the contemporary art circuit really means. We can already say that Marina Tellme has entered the art scene, and she has done it in a big way». As for Marina Tellme, she highlights the incredible opportunity Art Madrid’24 has provided and added, «Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that one of my works would be acquired by a foundation like the Masaveu. I am happy and grateful to the organization of the fair for promoting it and for giving me the opportunity to be part of this edition's Parallel Program».

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth A21 Gallery One.

The 19th edition of Art Madrid'24 has produced very pleasing sales figures, with a total of 325 works of art having been acquired. Of these, 72 were purchased through the Art Madrid'24 Collecting Program led by Art Advisor Ana Suárez Gisbert. 10% of the artworks exceeded the value of 20,000 euros; 20% were pieces costing between 8,000 and 20,000 euros; 40% ranged from 3,000 to 8,000 euros; and 30% were pieces acquired for less than 3,000 euros. These figures underscore Art Madrid's position as an unmissable event for those who want to get started in the world of collecting. This year's fair has welcomed more international visitors, as well as those from other parts of Spain, thereby highlighting the great interest of foreign collectors who wish to broaden their collections with artworks by Spanish artists.

Once again this year, the art galleries that chose Art Madrid have noted the increase in visitor numbers and in interest from buyers. These positive figures are made up of many experienced collectors as well as novices keen to delve into the world of art. Sara Joudi, director of Shiras Gallery, pointed out «the public's interest in the proposals from day one, as well as the high standard of the fair, which is advancing towards the specialization of emerging art». Bea Villamarín, director of the gallery of the same name, also highlights the positive reception and constant stream of visitors. The director of the Korean gallery Banditrazos, Ahn Jinog, underlines «the interest in Korean art generated by its first appearance at the fair, the success and approachability of the organizers, and the presence of buyers not only from Spain but also from other European countries».

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth A5 Aurora Vigil-Escalera.

This year, Art Madrid'24 was visited by prominent personalities and institutional representatives such as the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida; the Delegate of the Government Area of Culture, Tourism and Sport, Marta María Rivera de la Cruz; the current Spokesperson of the Socialist Municipal Group in the Madrid City Council, Reyes Maroto; the deputy secretary of Culture and spokesperson of the Popular Party, Borja Semper; representatives of the general sub-directorate for the promotion of tourism of the Community of Madrid, the directorate of Plastic Arts of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Community of Madrid; as well as representatives of other autonomous communities such as Aragon, the Valencian Community, the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and the Foral Community of Navarre, among others. Also present were representatives of the embassies of: Republic of Lithuania, Republic of Argentina, France, Ireland, Romania, Republic of Iraq, Bosnia Herzegovina, Mexico, Portugal and Brazil.

The event also welcomed important foundations and institutions such as the Goethe Foundation, Azcona Foundation, Carmen and Lluís Bassat Foundation, María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation, BBVA Foundation, Ankaria Foundation, Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary Foundation, Banco Santander Foundation, SETBA Zona d'Art Foundation, Telefónica Foundation, Mapfre Foundation, Enrique Ochoa Foundation, ENAIRE Foundation, Caja de Burgos Foundation, Tara Women Entrepreneurs Foundation and Paradores Nacionales.

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth B6 Arma Gallery.

Art Madrid'24 was attended by important institutions such as: Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM), INELCOM Collection, Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Burgos (CAB), Centro de Arte Contemporáneo José Guerrero, CCCB Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona, Centro Museo Vasco de Arte Contemporáneo (ARTIUM), Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM), Institut Français de España, Museo de Navarra, Museo ThyssenBornemisza, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MUSARCO), Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (MNCARS), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Vigo (MARCO), Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo (MEIAC), Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), Casa de Colón. Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Casa de América, MAS Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Santander, Casa Árabe de Madrid, Museo Lázaro Galdiano, Museo del Romanticismo, Centro de Arte de Alcobendas, Es Baluard Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo, Museo Barjola, among others.

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth B2 Yiri Arts.

BOOSTING COLLECTING AT ART MADRID'24

Throughout the 19th edition of Art Madrid, the Fundación Carmen y Lluís Bassat has provided continued support and collaboration. The BASSAT FOUNDATION ACQUISITION PROGRAM was launched as part of its important work to continue supporting contemporary art and its firm commitment to promote collecting. In line with the quality and values of Art Madrid'24, the program aims to create a permanent platform for the expansion and enrichment of the foundation's collection, spotlighting and acquiring works of contemporary art that reflect the diversity of emerging voices and trends in the market. Consequently, the program has acquired artworks by Carlos Tárdez (Galería Bea Villamarín), Samuel Salcedo (3 Punts Galeria), Fernando Daza (Trema arte contemporânea).

THE ONE SHOT COLLECTORS EMERGING ARTIST AWARD sponsored by ONE SHOT HOTELS was presented to artist Luz Moreno Pinart (CLC ARTE Gallery). The award, which focuses on sustainable practices in contemporary art, has the backing and support of the official sponsor of Art Madrid'24, One Shot Hotels, which since its very beginning has demonstrated its commitment to art in all its formats and disciplines.

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth A11 Galería Arancha Osoro.

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS COMMITTED TO ART

The 19th edition of Art Madrid was made possible thanks to the support of its official sponsors: Liquitex, One Shot Hotels, Lexus, and Safe Creative; its partners Tara for Women, Fundació Bassat, AVAM, Rotary Club Marbella, and Bezoya; as well as the institutions Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid City Council, Ministry of Culture and Sport of Spain, Community of Madrid, Ministry of Culture of Taiwan, and Economic and Cultural Office of Taipei, and all media partners.

We thank everyone for their trust and support in this 19th edition. Your support is essential to continue building towards culture and contemporary art. We promise to work with renewed enthusiasm in the next event, where Art Madrid will celebrate its 20th edition.

¡SEE YOU IN ART MADRID'25!

Partial view Art Madrid'24. Booth B5 Loo & Lou Gallery.

ART MADRID CLOSES ITS 21ST EDITION AS A KEY EVENT OF MADRID ART WEEK

The Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles hosted the 21st edition of Art Madrid from March 4 to 8, once again consolidating its role as one of the must-see events of Madrid Art Week. Over the course of five days, the fair brought together 35 national and international galleries and more than 200 artists, turning the venue into a meeting point for gallerists, collectors, professionals, and lovers of contemporary art.

Throughout its trajectory, Art Madrid has built a distinct identity, with a constant focus on giving visibility to both emerging and established galleries and on opening contemporary art to diverse audiences. Rather than being structured around a single curatorial line, the fair embraced a plural proposal, respecting the unique DNA of each exhibitor.

Art Madrid’26 presented a Gallery Program distinguished by the diversity of artistic proposals and languages, encouraging dialogue between different generations and contemporary practices. Painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, installation, and new hybrid forms coexisted in an edition that once again confirmed the dynamism of today’s art scene

During the days of the fair, nearly 20,000 visitors explored the booths of the participating galleries and enjoyed a parallel program that expanded the experience beyond the traditional exhibition format.

The Parallel Program: An Expanded Art Fair

The Parallel Program once again took center stage in the Art Madrid experience, activating the fair space through projects that explored new forms of interaction between artworks, artists, and the public.

Among the most notable initiatives was the performance series Open Infinite: What the Body Remembers, which presented a daily performative action at the fair featuring works by Colectivo La Burra Negra, Rocío Valdivieso, Amanda Gatti, and Jimena Tercero. The pieces incorporated the body as a critical device and a space of memory, reinforcing the presence of performance within Art Madrid’s programming.

The third edition of Open Booth presented Despiece. Protocolo de mutación, by Daniel Barrio, a site-specific project that transformed the booth into a landscape constructed from urban remnants and industrial materials. The installation invited visitors to physically engage with the work, creating an immersive experience within the exhibition space.

Meanwhile, Espacio Nebrija hosted the project Estancias transitorias (NotanIA SipedagogIE), a proposal by Nebrija University that reflected on Aesthetic Intelligence in the face of the growing dominance of algorithmic logic. The installation proposed a reclamation of gesture, materiality, and the time inherent to the creative process as dimensions that cannot be reduced to automation.

Lecturas. Curated Walkthroughs also returned, with itineraries designed by Zuriñe Lafón and Marisol Salanova that offered curatorial insights for exploring the fair from specific critical perspectives and expanding the visitor experience.

Patronage, Awards, and Acquisitions

Support for contemporary creation once again stood as one of the fair’s central pillars through the second edition of the Art Madrid Patronage Program, which recognizes the work of artists and strengthens the connections between galleries, collectors, and private entities.

On this occasion, the following awards were presented:

Cervezas Alhambra Emerging Artist Award Iyán Castaño, represented by Galería Arancha Osoro

One Shot Hotels Breakthrough Artist Award Joost Vandebrug, represented by KANT Gallery

In the Acquisition Awards category, several private collections incorporated works presented at the fair into their collections.

Studiolo Collection Roger Sanguino — DDR Art Gallery

Devesa Law Kim Han Ki — Banditrazos Gallery

E2IN2 Collection Albert Bonet — Inéditad Gallery

dn2 Collection Iván Baizán — Galería Arancha Osoro

These acquisitions reflect the private sector’s commitment to the development of contemporary art and contribute to advancing the professional trajectories of emerging and mid-career artists.

Collecting and Support for the Artistic Ecosystem

The promotion of collecting once again played a prominent role in this edition thanks to the One Shot Collectors program, which offered personalized advice to both new buyers and more experienced collectors, facilitating access to the contemporary art market and fostering direct relationships between artists, galleries, buyers, and collectors.

This program, together with the Patronage Program, continues to strengthen the professional ecosystem surrounding the fair and reinforce Art Madrid’s commitment to supporting contemporary creation.

Among the most notable sales were works by Antonio Ovejero, represented by CLC ARTE; Leticia Feduchi and Ángela Mena, represented by Galería Sigüenza; Idoia Cuesta and Iyán Castaño, represented by Galería Arancha Osoro; and Yasiel Elizagaray, represented by Nuno Sacramento Arte Contemporânea. Likewise, the proposals presented by Inéditad Gallery were very well received, with notable sales of works by artists Albert Bonet and Eduardo Urdiales, as well as Carmen Mansilla, who debuted at Art Madrid'26 and achieved a sold out.

The overall balance of the edition has been particularly positive, with sales reported by all 35 participating galleries, confirming the strong interest from collectors and the dynamism of the market throughout the fair. Among the galleries that recorded notable commercial activity are La Mercería (Valencia), LAVIO (Murcia–Shanghai), 3 Punts Galería (Barcelona), Galerie One (Paris), Shiras Galería (Valencia), Galería Rodrigo Juarranz (Aranda de Duero), Galería São Mamede (Lisbon), Yiri Arts (Taiwan), and Trema Arte Contemporânea (Lisbon), among others.

A Fair made possible thanks to Its network of Partners

The success of Art Madrid’26 has been made possible thanks to the support of its official sponsors: Cervezas Alhambra, One Shot Hotels, Liquitex, Universidad Nebrija, and Posca, as well as the trust of its collaborators: Asociación 9915, Colección Studiolo, E2IN2, Colección dn2, Devesa Law, Enviarte, Cova 13, and Vanille Bakery Lab & Café. The fair also benefits from the involvement of its media partners and the support of various cultural organizations, private collections, and institutions that contribute to strengthening the contemporary art ecosystem.

Art Madrid: A Future Full of Possibilities

After 21 years of history, Art Madrid continues to consolidate its position as a key event in the contemporary art calendar, both nationally and internationally. Its ability to bring together galleries, artists, collectors, and institutions reinforces its role as a space for encounter, exchange, and discovery. The fair maintains a steadily growing outlook, driven by a program that evolves each year and increasingly opens up to more innovative proposals.

Thank you for being part of the 21st edition of Art Madrid. Your support is essential for continuing to promote art and culture.