Art Madrid'26 – Art Magazines in Art Madrid\'15

CURADOR, Juxtapoz, INPUT, Mapping Residencies, Tendencias del Mercado, ... Art Madrid'15 supports the invaluable work of the specialized art magazines and makes them fit into your space and your program.
 
We have luxury collaborators, some with long history and other newborns but all share a passion for information and communication of culture and contemporary art and the love - almost fetishistic - to the paper edition. Art Madrid'15 in its space Crystal Gallery, has reserved a space for some of these publications.
 

Cover nº3, INPUT.

Among the newcomers it is the magazine INPUT who just released her third number on paper after checking their success with it's online magazine. It is a publication of contemporary culture that "promotes art as a language Overall, manifestation of freedom and dialogue". In its space at the fair, in the new Lounge Area, input will expose some of its Page Specific, magazine pages customized by Serzo, Françoise Vanneraud Luis Vasallo or Julia Mariscal. They will be on sale, so it's a good opportunity to take a single piece.

 

Page Specific by Françoise Vanneraud and Jose Luis SERZO.

CURADOR was born to create a new magazine format, a new way to generate and disseminate culture, going throught the art gallery and  becoming a paper museum where artists from various fields exposed his work, curated by different professionals each time.
 
The publication aims to become a major platform, both on paper and online, for the work of artists from the world of photography, illustration, design, publishing, architecture, film and any of the various disciplines encompassing art . Following the success of its digital version, CURADOR launches its printed version during the Madrid Art Week. In Art Madrid, CURADOR will show some works of some of the artists Rocio Montoya, Ernesto Artillo, Jorge Flores or Gustavo Lacerda.
Obras de Rocío Montoya ("Nosotros") y de Ernesto Artillo (“Ernesto Artillo, Curador y Holzweiler”).

 

Alongside the novice publications, two with longest running.
 
Juxtapoz, American monthly magazine founded in 1994, specializing in graphic design, urban art and illustration and has become the bible of underground contemporary art will be in our space with its number of February edition of Juxtapoz Latin America and with original work of some of his illustrators and artists.
 
 
Tendencias del Mercado del Arte is one of the oldest journals in our country. Founded in 2007, monthly, and distributed in 10 countries is the most influential Spanish magazine about art and collectibles. Directed by Vanessa Garcia-Osuna, Tendencias... is rigorous, entertaining and stylish design, "an indispensable tool for the connoisseur, the novice collector or simple art lover" as they say from the newsroom. Their exclusive content are produced by prestigious firms and offer a privileged view over the art in all its forms: from classical antiques to the latest trends in contemporary art.
 

On Wednesday February 25, Art Madrid also promotes the presentation of Mapping Residencies # 2 within the Parallel Program activities at the fair.

 

Mapping Residencies is the first printed magazine specializing in artist residencies and contemporary creation. The first issue was dedicated to creating alternative spaces in New York and now the focus is 'Networks'. What does networking for organizations and artists? In a global art system, what opportunities for artists to build professional networks? How is it decisive in his artistic practice? During the presentation, the magazine team will also discuss the general objectives of the magazine; what interest offers studio residency programs, which contribute to contemporary creation, and what is the bet Residencies Mapping to create an editorial project. At the presentation will intervene Alejandro Botubol, visual artist participating in residency programs in the United States (New York) and Spain and contributor to the magazine.

 

 

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.