In its 19th edition, Art Madrid will present a general Program of Galleries composed of thirty-six national and international exhibitors and a renewed Parallel Program. About the last one, we will tell you all the details we have prepared for our next encounter with contemporary art.

The main goal of the Parallel Program of Art Madrid'24 is to support emerging artists. We consider it fundamental to give our support and recognition to new generations of artists, offering our event as a space from which to insert and show their projects within the circuit of the contemporary art market. We have chosen a line of work that focuses on new artistic productions and creators at the beginning of their professional careers.

Sofía Cristina Jiménez. Naturaleza Plástica IIi: El Tigre Y El Mono. Acrílico sobre lino, 100 x 100 x 4 cm, 2021.

Have you ever wondered how the artistic diversity of a city can be captured in an event as ephemeral and dynamic as an art fair? As a reference event in the cultural sector, we see it as our responsibility to explore the different ways of giving a voice to artists, gallerists, curators, collectors and professionals in the cultural sector, proposing a multiplicity of ideas brought together under the premise of being the most important meeting of contemporary art in Madrid. Reception and sensoriality as cognitive experiences inseparable from the artistic object; criticism as an exegesis of its time and context; the ephemeral work of art and performance are some of the themes we will be exploring in our 19th edition.

The Art Madrid'24 Parallel Program celebrates the meeting of diversity of tendencies, creativity, provocative art and the exposure of new voices within the art scene; and recognizes the importance of creating inclusive platforms that promote the visibility and recognition of artists who represent the promise of the future. With this initiative, Art Madrid confirms its commitment to the accessibility and closeness of contemporary art to all audiences, promotes institutional collaboration as a necessary practice in the art scene, and renews its presence as an important event, this time with a curated, reflective and up-to-date edition.

Ryaskartstyle. Meatblue. Acrílico sobre lienzo, 150 x 200 cm, 2022.

The Parallel Program of Art Madrid'24 includes an agenda of activities that will take place in the pre-fair's prelude and during the days the fair is celebrated at the Galería de Cristal del Palacio de Cibeles, including: Art and Word: Conversations with Carlos del Amor ; OPEN BOOTH with guest artist: Marina Tellme; Intercessions X Tara For Women ; Lectures. Curated itineraries ; La Quedada. Studio Visits Art Madrid'24 and the Collectors Program: One Shot Collectors.

Jorge Luis Rodríguez Marrero. Fig. 169. Apolo 1. Óleo sobre lienzo, 30 x 30 cm, 2021.

ART AND WORD.
Conversations with Carlos del Amor

With his sensitive approach to the infinite worlds of creativity, Carlos del Amor reveals the artistic universe of ten creators participating in the 19th edition of Art Madrid. With this initiative, Art Madrid extends and reinforces its interest in bringing contemporary art closer to the public, this time through the voice of the artists who will accompany us during the most important week of Spanish contemporary art.

Invited artists:

Richard Garcia. Galería BAT; Francesca Poza. Alba Cabrera Gallery; Nacho Zubelzu. Metro Gallery; Alejandro Monge. 3 Punts Gallery; Suncityboy. Dr. Robot Gallery; Juan Miguel Quiñones García. Pigment Gallery; Manu Iranzo. CLC Art; Evans Mbugua. OOA Gallery; Daniel Schweitzer. Shiras Gallery and Carla Effa. Kleur Gallery.

Paco Dalmau. Evolution 90 III. Acrílico y resina sobre tela en tabla de madera,90 x 90 cm, 2023.

OPEN BOOTH

Art Madrid'24 exclusively presents Open Booth , a curated project with the Spanish artist Marina Tellme and her installation Reunion of Very Important People . The Open Booth is an open space in which an emerging artist can intervene; it is also an expanded place that presents a creator in the context of the fair and accompanies her in her "debut" in the Madrid art market circuit. With the intervention of the white cube, we offer the possibility of being part of the 19th edition of Art Madrid to an artist who does not have a gallery representation, and yet, we build a transparent section that embraces the values of our event, this time with the aim of creating a platform for the presentation and promotion of artists who have not yet been "discovered" in all their magnitude.

Iván Quesada. Rafael, la muda, retrato de mujer. Pastel al óleo, 40 x 30 cm, 2017.

Intercessions.
Performance program X Tara For Women

*Intercession: Action and effect of interceding for the good of others.

Intercessions is a performance program organized with the support of the Tara For Women foundation that presents the work of four artists: Estel Boada, Teresa Búa, Sara Domínguez and Mónica Egido , whose practices reflect on our times. At the same time it proposes a clear view of the symbolic relationship between people and their context, using the body as a repository of affections. The works presented by the artists will transform the exhibition space into an activating instrument for a provocative and necessary dialogue in the context of Art Madrid'24.

Invited artists:

Estel Boada, Sara Domínguez, Mónica Egido and Teresa Búa.

Rut Massó. Guatiza. Óleo, tinta y acrílico sobre lienzo, 200 x 120 cm, 2022

Lectures.
Curated itineraries

Lectures. Curated itineraries is a cultural mediation project designed to bring the public closer to the works on display in the galleries that make up the General Program of Art Madrid'24. For this occasion, we have invited cultural promoter Eugenia Tenenbaum and curator Óscar Manrique. Through the tours curated by both of them, the public will experience the fair through a selection of works that respond to diverse perspectives and encourage an approach to the exhibition proposals of the edition.

Natalia Romanciuc. Belly. Óleo sobre lienzo, 180 x 150 cm, 2023.

La Quedada.
Circuit of studies Art Madrid'24

In order to anticipate what Art Madrid'24 will be like, we have organized a series of visits to the studios of some of the artists who will participate in the edition. Have you ever wondered what an artist's workspace is like? Have you ever thought about where an artist produces his or her work, for example, when preparing to participate in an art fair? Maybe you've ever wondered what the daily life of a visual artist is like. To try to answer these questions, we have organized #LaQuedada, an initiative of Art Madrid to bring you closer to the surprising and sometimes romanticized world in which visual artists live.

In the first edition of #LaQuedada we will have the opportunity to visit the studios of:

• Carlos Tárdez (Represented in Art Madrid by Bea Villamarín)
• Lara Padilla (Represented in Art Madrid by 3 Punts Galería)
• Richard García (Represented in Art Madrid by Galería BAT)
• Elena Gual (Represented in Art Madrid by Galería Arma)
• Marina Tellme (Represented at the Open Booth as part of the Art Madrid Parallel Program)

Xurxo Gómez-Chao. Arquivo NºIV, Fotografía, Glecleé, Papel Algodón Hahnemuhle 300gr, 130 x 100 cm, 2023.

One Shot Collectors Program

The Collectors Program is integrated into the fair with the commitment to continue building bridges to bring contemporary art closer to the public and to promote collecting on a national and international level. This initiative is aimed at both contemporary art professionals and art lovers who are considering starting a collection. Under the guidance of Ana Suárez Gisbert, art advisor and appraisal expert, Art Madrid offers a free advisory service to the interested public on the acquisition of works of art.

LIN Shih-Yung. Under Shuiyuan-2. Acrílico sobre lienzo, 194 x 130 cm, 2023.

The value of each of the proposals conceived to celebrate the 19th edition of Art Madrid resides in the collaboration and involvement of the people and institutions that make possible the continuity of our event. The Parallel Program of Art Madrid'24 celebrates contemporary art, the presence of new and loyal galleries, and positions itself as an event that is close, accessible and open to the synergies that make possible its commitment to the future of contemporary artistic practices.

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.

See You at Art Madrid’27!