A glimpse of the future: the fair is coming!

Art Madrid is back and the excitement of the return can be perceived in the posts, stories and tags that have been received over the last few weeks on our social networks, and we love it! It's one of the most exciting parts of this pre-event phase. But the most comforting thing, after a year of work, is to be in front of this great list of artists from all over the world and imagine the surprises they have prepared for the public.

Ajarb Bernard Ategwa. Sweet family. Acrylic on canvas, 200 x 225 cm, 2023.

Artists have been the main protagonists of Art Madrid in each of its editions. Always in a unique, attractive and emotional way, they have been able to narrate their life experiences through images; their messages and statements have touched the sensibilities of the public, which has returned to meet them every year.

Irina Grechuina. Solaristics Deadlock. Oil on canvas, 200 x 200 cm, 2022.

And the fact is, dear friends, that Art Week has changed its dates and this year 2024 welcomes us between March the 6th and March the 10th; and so, imbued with the frenetic rhythm of change, we also welcome the almost two hundred artists who will accompany us during the 19th edition of Art Madrid.

Luchio Lim. Story 1. Mixed media, traditional Korean paper, 92 x 92 cm, 2023.

If we look at the data that this great list of names shows, the artists participating in this edition represent 30 countries from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. This is an important fact, considering that 75% of the exhibitors participating in Art Madrid are national and the others 25% are international galleries. This means that most of the galleries have a diverse and multicultural roster of artists, which means that the presence and coexistence of creators from four continents translates into a heterogeneous exhibition proposal.

Silvia Flechoso. No sugar, no mommy. Oil on canvas, 73 x 54 x 3 cm, 2023.

And if this information is not enough to attract your attention, wait, here comes the best: most of the artworks you will see in Art Madrid are of recent creation (2023-2024), and the leading manifestations are once again: painting, sculpture and drawing; without losing sight of the surprises that photography and installation have in reserve for you in our next edition. More than half of the artists are participating for the first time, exploring themes such as migration, cultural hybridity, racial and gender issues, sustainability, the deconstruction of traditional forms of representation, the values of art criticism and the art system. Architecture, design, the languages of traditional crafts and digital environments are also universes from which the edition's exhibition proposals have been fed back.

Ana Monsó. All I wanna hear. Acrylics, pastels, pencils, markers, spray on canvas,

Welcoming the artists to Art Madrid'24 will be a reunion that celebrates diversity and innovation, creating a space where the boundaries between different forms of expression are dissolved, giving way to a creative dialog without limits. The works display exceptional technical skill as well as a deep exploration of form, color, and texture. From evocative landscapes to intimate portraits, each stroke, photograph, or three-dimensional form reveals the artists' commitment to their art. They are aesthetically powerful proposals that invite reflection on the nature of art and its relationship to the world around us.

HUANG Shung-Tin Blank 042. Acrylic on linen, 91 x 65 cm, 2023.

We invite you to meet the artists participating in Art Madrid'24

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.