Art Madrid'25 – LA QUEDADA. STUDIO VISIT. ART MADRID'25

LA QUEDADA. STUDIO VISIT. ART MADRID'25

Art Madrid invites you to #LaQuedada!

To celebrate our twenty years of contemporary art, we have organized a parallel program of activities under the theme "City Territory," which focuses on public space, the city, and territory as central elements of artistic practices. This program will include events throughout February and during Madrid Art Week at the Galería de Cristal of the Cibeles Palace.

Together with CRU, we have organized the second edition of #LaQuedada on March 1st and 2nd, a circuit of artist studio tours.

Have you ever wondered what an artist’s workspace looks like? Or where an artist creates their work, for example, when preparing for an art fair? The event is open to both professionals and the general public. During the sessions, we will explore five spaces dedicated to artistic creation and architectural project development, all connected by the concept of utopia, a concept that unites utopian architectures, spaces for care, and decentralized actions that can be built between centers and peripheries.


Boa Mistura. La Quedada. Art Madrid'25.


STUDIO VISIT WITH BOA MISTURA

When: Saturday, 1 March. 16:30h


ABOUT BOA MISTURA

Boa Mistura is an artistic collective with roots in graffiti, born in Madrid at the end of 2001. It is made up of the Fine Arts graduates Pablo Ferreiro and Juan Jaume, the visual artist Rubén Martín de Lucas, the illustrator Pablo Purón and the architect Javier Serrano. Pablo Ferreiro, Pablo Purón and Javier Serrano are still active today. The term ‘good mix’ refers to the symbiosis between its members.

Their work is mainly developed in the public space. They conceive their work as a transforming element, capable of creating or modifying people's relationships with the place where they live, as well as the ties that exist between them.

They have carried out projects in more than 40 countries around the world, collaborating with organisations such as the UN, Amnesty International, UNDP, Greenpeace, Action Against Hunger and the Red Cross, among many others.

Their work has been part of the Ibero-American Design Biennial - IDB 2024 and 2020, the Dakar Biennial 2022, the Shen Zhen Urban Biennial 2017, the Cali Mural Painting Biennial 2016, the Havana Art Biennial 2015, the Milan Design Triennial 2015, the Architecture and Urbanism Biennial - BIAU 2015 and the Venice Architecture Biennial 2012 in the Spanish Pavilion.

They have participated in exhibitions and shows in important art centres, such as the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid, the MAXXI Museum in Rome, the Hyundai Museum ALT1 in Seoul, the CAC in Malaga, the Palace of Fine Arts in Santo Domingo, the CENTREQUATRE in Paris, the Casa Encendida in Madrid, the CONDEDUQUE Contemporary Culture Centre, the Alcobendas Art Centre, the Welt Museum in Vienna and the Bauhaus-Archiv in Berlin.

His work methodology has been recognised with a bronze medal at the UN-Habitat + World Habitat World Habitat Awards 2018.


TODO POR LA PRAXIS. La Quedada. Art Madrid'25.


STUDIO VISIT WITH TODO POR LA PRAXIS

When: Saturday, 1 March. 18:30h


ABOUT TODO POR LA PRAXIS

Art and critical architecture collective founded in 2008, whose main focus is the social function of art and direct action. Its aim is to activate artistic practice as a contribution to transformation, creating spaces and devices for critical reflection. The imaginaries they construct address diverse dissidence and political resistance through collaborative practices, based on the amplification of narratives that intervene in public space. It is currently made up of the artist and architect Diego Peris López, and the visual artist and researcher Jo Muñoz.

The various works that make up their practice seek to construct other possible imaginaries, analysing current contexts from the challenge of creating, approaching and embracing radical discourses, antagonistic to hegemonic cultural impositions. They seek to install knowledge and spaces for critical thinking, activating new transcultural subjectivities as a decolonisation of dominant thought. They carry out processes of research, production and action in both geographical and symbolic territories, using agitprop, counter-advertising and the visibiliation or guerrilla of communication, in critical devices that question aesthetic and political narratives.

Their works have been exhibited in more than 35 exhibitions curated by various curators in Spain and internationally. In addition, they have been published in several magazines and interviews, received awards and have been in artistic residencies. During 2024 they are awarded the VEGAP grant, and have been selected for the City of Palma Antoni Gelabert visual arts prize.


Inland Campo Adentro. C.A.R. La Quedada. Art Madrid'25.


VISIT THE CAMPO ADENTRO - INLAND SPACE

When: Sunday, 2 March. 13:00h


ABOUT C.A.R.

The Centro de Acercamiento a lo Rural (CAR) is a project of Campo Adentro, launched in October 2018. The house is Campo Adentro's headquarters in the city and functions as a dynamic and inclusive space where we seek the encounter between the rural and the urban, making visible and catalysing creative and social processes. At CAR we combine research, training and cultural production through different lines of action, from a documentation centre to a canteen or a self-publishing workshop. It aims to be a window for the urban artistic community to what is happening in the countryside, a home for rural agents, artists, researchers and different people who are temporarily linked to CAR to develop their lines of work.


Mateo Maté. La Quedada. Art Madrid'25.


STUDIO VISIT WITH MATEO MATÉ

When: Sunday, March 2. 17:00h


ABOUT MATEO MATÉ

Mateo Maté (1964) has held solo exhibitions at the Ulsan Art Museum (South Korea, 2023), the Weserburg Museum (Bremen, 2021), the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna (Rome, 2020), the Isabel Aninat Gallery (Santiago de Chile, 2018), Sala Alcalá 31 (Madrid, 2017), Max Weber Six Friedrich Gallery (Munich, 2014), the Lázaro Galdiano Museum, the Cerralbo Museum, the National Library of Spain, and the Museum of Romanticism (Madrid, 2013), the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (Madrid, 2012), the Siqueiros Museum (Mexico City, 2011), Matadero (Madrid, 2010), the Patio Herreriano Museum (Valladolid, 2008), and the Grita Insam Gallery (Vienna, 2005-08), among others.

His work has also been exhibited in the following national and international museums and art centers: Centro Botín (Santander, 2020), Centro de Arte 2 de Mayo (Madrid, 2020), Artium (Vitoria, 2018), Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Madrid, 2017), Miró Foundation (Barcelona, 2015), MART (Trento, 2014), La Nuit Blanche (Paris, 2014), Hirshhorn Museum (Washington, 2014), Tàpies Foundation (Barcelona, 2013), The Herzliya Museum (Tel Aviv, 2012), Museum of Contemporary Art (Santiago de Chile, 2012), Berardo Museum (Lisbon, 2011), BOZAR (Brussels, 2010), Jeu de Paume (Paris, 2007), PS1 MoMA (New York, 2003), among many others.


Laura Lío. La Quedada. Art Madrid'25.


STUDIO VISIT WITH LAURA LÍO

When: Sunday, 2 March. 19:30h


ABOUT LAURA LÍO

Laura Lío is dedicated to research and creation in the visual arts. She was born in 1967 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has lived in Madrid since 1990. She studied at the Escuela Superior de Bellas Artes 'Ernesto de la Cárcova' in Buenos Aires and at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the UCM. She holds a Doctorate in Fine Arts from the University of Castilla-La Mancha (2012). Her book Esporas (ed. DOSPAREDESY1PUENTE, Madrid) will be published in 2022 and her essay Refugios del cuerpo y la imaginación. Biomímesis en arte y arquitectura desde las construcciones de los animales (published by Asimétricas, Madrid). He has made sculptures, installations, projects for specific spaces and has worked extensively on paper in drawing, graphics and artists' books. In 2015 he founded PEZPLATA Ediciones, an imprint for artists' books and printed matter, based in his NavEstudio in Madrid.

Her work has been published in numerous catalogues and books. In 1997 she was awarded a scholarship from the Spanish Academy in Rome and in 1998 a scholarship for creation in the plastic arts from the College of Spain in Paris. In 2005 she received a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation in New York to live at the Bellagio Study and Conference Centre. In 2006 he received the Endesa Grant for Visual Arts from the Diputación de Teruel and in 2013 a residency grant from the Bogliasco Foundation in Italy, as well as a grant from the Mexican government. In 2016 he carried out a creative residency in China, a project organised by the Calcografía Nacional and the Instituto Cervantes in Beijing. In 2018 she participated in the Art meets Science project in Harlösa, Sweden, with the ARNA organisation. In 2024 she participated in the Involving cultural Actors meeting in Brussels, representing the Spanish arts sector in the European Parliament.

To date he has participated in 22 solo exhibitions in Spain, Argentina, France, Italy and other countries, most recently at the Palacio Quintanar in Segovia, the CAB in Burgos and the Artur Ramón Gallery in Barcelona. His work has also been included in important group exhibitions such as El retorno de lo imaginario. Realismos entre el XIX y el XXI, held at the Museo Reina Sofía in 2010, and Printed Matter, held at the MoMA in 2018. Several of his sculptures can be found in public spaces such as O Grove (Pontevedra, Spain), the Odenwald (Darmstadt, Germany), the Franco Basaglia Centre (Livorno, Italy) and in Strömsfors, Sweden.

Her sculptures and drawings are in public and private collections such as the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo de Madrid, Museo del Patio Herreriano, Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Congreso de Diputados, Colección de Arte Contemporáneo Unión Fenosa, Biblioteca Nacional de España, Ministerio de Cultura, Colegio de España en París, Caja Madrid-Obra Cultural, Fundación Endesa, Museo de Teruel, Academia Española de Historia, Arqueología y Bellas Artes de Roma, Archivo Lafuente and the Circa XX Collection, among others.

During the visit, we will project his piece Hacer la calle. Lo digo con un cartel (7")





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ART MADRID'25: TWENTIETH BIRTHDAY

The rain did not prevent the twentieth anniversary of Art Madrid from being celebrated in style at the Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles. From the 5th to the 9th of March, the headquarters of the fair opened its doors to artists, galleries, collectors, art lovers and professionals of the sector to welcome us in an edition marked by a greater presence of women artists, more than 50% of debut artists, the presence of 34 galleries and around 1100 works produced between 2022 and 2025.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


Art Madrid'25 opened its doors with a gallery program that included 34 exhibitors, 22 national, 12 international and 7 for the first time at the fair. More than 200 artists exhibited their most recent works, representing the latest artistic trends on the national and international scene. Painting with a relevant presence in all its forms of expression and representation; sculpture, photography, drawing, video and installation.

During these five days, Art Madrid'25 welcomed around 20,000 visitors, including collectors, professionals, the general public and new buyers.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


The celebration of this edition was accompanied by a parallel program focusing on the conceptual axis: Territorio Ciudad. In the run-up to the fair, from 28 February to 2 March, the following projects took place in the city of Madrid: Arquitecturas Imaginadas, Dialoga Ciudad and the second edition of La Quedada: Arquitecturas Imaginadas, Dialoga Ciudad and the second edition of La Quedada, a tour of studios and spaces for artistic creation. Arquitecturas Imaginadas transformed the metro into an ephemeral art gallery; Dialoga Ciudad filled the streets with poetry, establishing a direct dialogue with passers-by; while La Quedada opened the doors of artists' studios, allowing visitors to get a closer look at their creative processes. The week of the fair was also preceded by the Interview programme: Conversations with Marisol Salanova.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


After the opening of the fair, the programme continued with innovative proposals such as Open Booth, a space created in collaboration with the University of Nebrija and Liquitex, which invited students from the university's Fine Arts department to present their work in a professional context. Similarly, the Raíces Afuera** cycle explored concepts of identity and belonging through performances that proposed different points of view and an extended reflection on rootedness and mobility in contemporary society.

Art in motion also played a prominent role in this edition, thanks to Cartografías de la Percepción, a video art programme curated by PROYECTOR that analysed the relationship between inhabitants and their urban environment through immersive audiovisual works. There was also 20 Grados**, developed at Espacio Tectónica, where ten artists used augmented reality, sound and performance to explore the interaction between architecture and its inhabitants.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


One of the most innovative proposals in the edition was Ciudad Sutil by Susi Vetter, which transformed Montalbán Street into an interactive digital installation. This initiative transformed the public space and raised new questions about the relationship between people and their environment, inviting viewers to reflect on their impact on the urban landscape.

Around 30 artists were invited to participate in the parallel program of Art Madrid'25. An initiative that the fair's organisers intend to continue in future editions, with the aim of incorporating into the event other ways of supporting creation and encouraging dialogue between artists, the public and professionals in the sector, thus enriching the cultural experience of the fair.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


PATRONAGE, PRIZES AND RESIDENCIES: PROMOTING CONTEMPORARY CREATION

One of the fundamental pillars of Art Madrid is its commitment to promoting art and supporting creators. Through its Patronage Program, the fair has consolidated its role as a platform for the promotion of emerging talent and the consolidation of artists in the market.

The Acquisition Award has enabled selected works to enter important private collections. This year, the Studiolo Collection, E2IN2 Collection and Devesa Law have chosen the works of Armando de la Garza (Acquisition Award. Studiolo Collection), represented by DDR Art Gallery; Fernando Suárez Reguera (Acquisition Award. E2IN2 Collection), represented by the Luisa Pita Gallery, and Moisés Yagües (Acquisition Award. Devesa Law), represented by the Aurora Vigil-Escalera Gallery; an initiative that ensures the dissemination and preservation of the works of the winning artists within the national collecting circuit.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


For its part, the Emerging Artist Award, granted by One Shot Hotels as part of the One Shot Collectors program, has recognised the talent of Ana Cardoso, represented by Galería São Mamede. This recognition provides an important economic boost for the consolidation of artists in the development phase.

Finally, the Residency Award, organised in collaboration with DOM Art Residence and ExtrArtis, has been awarded to Luis Olaso, represented by Kur Art Gallery. Thanks to this award, the artist will enjoy an artistic residency in Sorrento, Italy, in August 2025, a unique opportunity for experimentation, cultural exchange and expansion of his artistic practice.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


COLLECTING: THE ART OF ACQUIRING WITH CRITERIA

With the One Shot Collectors Program, sponsored by One Shot Hotels, the fair sought to promote the acquisition of works of art through a space for specialised advice. Under the guidance of expert Ana Suárez Gisbert, participants received guidance on how to start buying art or expand their collections with knowledge and criteria. This programme has made a significant contribution to strengthening the contemporary art market and strengthening the link between artists and collectors.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


The twentieth edition of Art Madrid leaves behind sales figures that exceed those of the 2024 edition, with a total of 675 works acquired. Of these, 39 were acquired through the Art Madrid'25 Collecting Programme, led by art advisor Ana Suárez Gisbert. Ten per cent of the works exceeded the price of 20,000 euros; 15 per cent were pieces between 10,000 and 20,000 euros; 30 per cent were between 3,000 and 10,000 euros; and 45 per cent were works acquired for less than 3,000 euros. This confirms Art Madrid's role as a key event for those wishing to enter the world of collecting. In this latest edition, the fair has seen a greater influx of international visitors, as well as visitors from different regions of Spain, which confirms the growing interest of foreign collectors in adding works by Spanish artists to their collections. Once again, the galleries participating in Art Madrid have noticed an increase in the number of visitors and the interest shown by buyers, both experienced collectors and new enthusiasts who want to start collecting art.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


AN EVENT MADE POSSIBLE BY ITS NETWORK OF PARTNERS

The success of Art Madrid'25 was made possible thanks to the support of its official sponsors: Liquitex, Lexus, One Shot Hotels, Safe Creative, Universidad Nebrija and Cervezas Alhambra. Their support has been fundamental in the celebration of Art Madrid's twenty years of contemporary art.

In addition, the fair has enjoyed the collaboration of cultural platforms and institutions such as **PROJECTOR, CRU Cultural Platform, Contemporary Art Collectors Association 9915, Colección Studiolo, E2IN2, DOM Art Residence, Devesa, Enviarte, Vanille Bakery Lab & Café and Pago de Cirsus.

It has also received the support of public institutions such as the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, the Madrid City Council, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and the Madrid Community, strengthening its presence in the cultural scene.

In the field of dissemination, the media partners are: PAC, Gráffica, Cultura Inquieta, ArtPrice, Arte al Límite, Arte por Excelencias, VEIN, Art Facts and Bonart Cultural have contributed to the global project of the event.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano,


ART MADRID: A FUTURE FULL OF POSSIBILITIES

After two decades of development, Art Madrid reaffirms itself as a dynamic, accessible and constantly evolving event. With more than 100,000 visitors in the last five editions, the fair has established itself as an essential reference in the national and international art scene.

The Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles is once again the ideal setting for this celebration of contemporary art, a meeting place for galleries, collectors and artists from all over the world. With an innovative program and an increasingly open approach, Art Madrid'25 has shown that, after twenty years, its role in the artistic ecosystem is more relevant than ever, and its future is full of possibilities and new artistic explorations.


Art Madrid'25. Photo by Lucas Amillano.


Thank you for joining us in this 20th edition of Art Madrid. Your trust and support are essential to continue promoting contemporary art and culture.


See you at Art Madrid'26!