Liquitex at Art Madrid'25: Breaking Creative Boundaries

Since 1955, Liquitex has been synonymous with evolution, innovation, and pushing boundaries in the world of art. With an unwavering passion for creativity, it has supported artists from all disciplines, providing them with the necessary tools to transform their imagination into reality. Its commitment to art and experimentation has made it the brand of choice for those seeking the highest quality and expressive freedom in their work.

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Unlimited innovation and creativity

Liquitex has revolutionized the world of acrylics by offering products that combine technology, versatility, and a spectrum of vibrant colors. Since the invention of the first water-based acrylic paint, the brand has continued to innovate with high-performance formulas, developed to give artists the greatest control over their creations. Each product is designed to stimulate artistic boldness and allow every work to come to life with intensity and limitless expression.

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More than just materials, a source of inspiration

The Just Imagine philosophy of Liquitex encourages creators to challenge boundaries and explore the infinite potential of their imagination. It’s not just about paints, but tools designed to unleash creativity. Each brushstroke with Liquitex represents an opportunity to break the mold, experiment, and express art without limits.

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Just Imagine: The freedom to create

Liquitex invites artists to ask themselves: what would you create if you knew anything was possible? With the Just Imagine initiative, the brand encourages leaving limitations behind and exploring new forms of expression. This concept reinforces its mission to celebrate creative boldness and provide every artist with the means to bring their vision to life without restrictions.

Liquitex paints and tools are not just materials, but catalysts for limitless imagination. With each stroke, each color blend, and every experiment on the canvas, a world of possibilities unfolds. Creativity knows no boundaries, and with Liquitex, artists can dare to explore unknown territories and bring their most innovative ideas to life.

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Liquitex: Empowering emerging talent

As part of its commitment to art and innovation, Liquitex joins Art Madrid'25 as the sponsor of Open Booth x Universidad Nebrija, a platform designed to support emerging talent. Through this collaboration, Liquitex provides materials and support to young artists, offering them a space to experiment and present their works in a professional setting.

The highlight project of this edition, Bajotierras/Sobrenubes (DEL OSO, UN PELO), led by artist and professor Luis Gárciga Romay, explores the interaction between urban and natural environments. Thanks to Liquitex, the participants have access to the best tools to freely and expressively bring their ideas to life, proving that art is a vehicle for limitless transformation.

At Art Madrid 2025, Liquitex strengthens its commitment to the artistic community by supporting initiatives that foster exploration and emerging talent. Its presence at this event reaffirms its role as a catalyst for new ideas and projects, demonstrating that art knows no boundaries. Whether you're an established artist or an emerging creator, the invitation is open: dare to explore, imagine, and transform reality with Liquitex. Because when the only limit is imagination, everything is possible.

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ABOUT LIQUITEX

The world-leading professional acrylic brand Liquitex joins Art Madrid'25 as a sponsor, driven by its commitment to empower artists and support contemporary creation through the second edition of Open Booth x Universidad Nebrija. For this reason, in the 20th edition of the fair, it reinforces its mission to help everyone experience their own creative energy, inviting them to imagine and tell stories through art. The American brand Liquitex is celebrating its recently received B Corp Certification, which not only allows it to join and be part of a global community of companies with a common goal but also marks an achievement that undoubtedly represents and highlights the brand's long-term commitments. These commitments include artistic excellence, sustainability, social responsibility through the support of various communities (artists, workers, and local groups), and transparency in its business model. Liquitex will continue to work tirelessly every day on new projects and product development. Remaining true to its principles of innovation and quality, the brand seeks to be a driver of positive change in society and for the environment, leaving a more positive impact on the future of all.

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.