RAÍCES AFUERA. PERFORMANCE CYCLE X ART MADRID'25

Art Madrid celebrates twenty years of contemporary art from March 5 to 9, 2025, at the Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles. During Art Week, it becomes an exhibition platform for national and international galleries and artists. In this edition, with the aim of providing a space for artists working in the realm of performance art, the fair presents Raíces Afuera, a performance cycle that explores notions of belonging and the need for rootedness in a contemporary world marked by fragmentation, displacement, and disconnection. Positioned within the fair as a critical and reflective space, the project challenges the individual’s relationship with their environment, community, and sense of identity.

PERFORMANCE: LAS FRONTERAS SIEMPRE TIENEN DOS LADOS. BY ELÉONORE OZANNE

March 6 | 19:00h. Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles.

The real true tourist experience. Johanna Failer & Eléonore Ozanne. Performance Documentation.

You leave the house, and someone holds the door for you: "Oh, sorry—thank you." You’re walking down the street, and someone comes toward you: "Uh, sorry—thank you." If I’m late, if I can’t find something, if I don’t sit in my usual spot, if I ask for help, or if I don’t know what to say… "Sorry—thank you."

How many times have we said these two words? To whom? And why? Why does your mouth not sound the same as mine?

Day In, Day Out. Eléonore Ozanne. Performance Documentation.

Las fronteras siempre tienen dos lados invites us into the author's mind to discuss boundaries. Large boundaries that frighten. Tiny boundaries that are forgotten, and all those in between, with which we must negotiate, build, or tear down.

Las fronteras siempre tienen dos lados is a work that encourages reflection on the invisible borders that shape our daily lives. Through the words "sorry" and "thank you", the author sets up a dialogue about how, in our everyday interactions, we are constantly faced with limits and distances—both physical and emotional. Every time we use these words, we are acknowledging a separation, whether it’s letting someone pass or asking for help in moments of discomfort. The work highlights how these small phrases, often repeated without much thought, serve as a way to negotiate our relationships with the world and those around us.

In this context, the boundaries explored in the work are not just geographical, but also social and personal. The barriers that separate us from others may be subtle, but they significantly affect our daily lives. Through these gestures, we are constantly building, breaking down, or accepting the limits that define our relationship with others. Las fronteras siempre tienen dos lados challenges us to question how we perceive these boundaries and how words that seem simple actually reflect the complex dynamics of our existence.

The real true tourist experience. Johanna Failer y Eléonore Ozanne. Performance Documentation.

ABOUT ELÉONORE OZANNE

Eléonore Ozanne (Corbeil-Essonnes, France, 1990) is an artist and researcher working between France and Spain. She is a doctoral candidate in Fine Arts at UPV/EHU and Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour. Her work focuses on the relationship between the body and borders in everyday spaces. Through displacement, the multidisciplinary artist draws the concept of borders as physical limits or invisible walls that are crossed daily. She uses her body as the central axis of her work, exploring through actions, the movement through, across, or into predetermined spaces or times.

She has been awarded numerous residencies in Spain, Mexico, and Europe, including NauEstruch and CECDA in Veracruz. She has collaborated with artists such as Pilar Albarracín and is a member of the research teams Gizartea and Alter, where she actively participates in exploring ways to understand precariousness and displacement in the era of globalization. Her work has been exhibited at international festivals and venues, such as Matadero Madrid and Cidade da Cultura de Galicia. Additionally, she has published texts on art and precariousness in publishers like Dykinson and the University of the Basque Country.

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.