“Everything that reduces art to a subjective, subconscious and spiritual discourse is a total adulation that discredits the art world”

Lino Lago looking forward inspiration in daily life to create a painting with a great conceptual load. In his most recent series entitled Fake Abstract, which he will exhibit at Art Madrid with the Moret Art Gallery, he plays with the characteristic elements of abstract painting: line and colour, where under a painting of flat colours they are guessed, through lines, famous classic portraits.

His work has been exhibited in renowned national and international spaces such as the Flint Institute of Michigan and the outstanding George Adams Gallery in New York and has participated in important fairs such as Arco, Art Miami or Art Fair “SH Contemporary 09″ from Shanghai.

Moret Art brings your production back to the Fair. How do you feel your work fits in Art Madrid?

Works of art today reflect the individualism of their authors; works of art are mobile, they travel and fit anywhere. Needless to say that this individualism is a generalized feature. There is another more academic art which is institutionalized art, less free. Art in Institutions and Government museums is the only one that has reliable regulated guidelines when it comes to “fit” in such places. In this case I normally refer to propaganda art. Art Fairs are generally perfect places to find free art (if that were possible, or made sense to some extent, or if we understand art as a social phenomenon based on liberty.)

In your work we can perceive the questioning of the glance as an abstract concept. How do you think contemporary art is viewed today?

There is a social stream that views art with some criticism and skepticism. I think this is healthy and it has a foundation that we do not want to analyze in depth. If we compared it to some other areas we would understand why. For example, in sports we can clearly see a more normal “justice.” He who is objectively faster or stronger wins. Talent in the sports world is something evident and because of that sports are disdained by the world of art. I believe anyone can reach their own conclusions. By all means Art is (in theory) an intellectual phenomenon, which does not mean that art turns intelligent anyone who approaches it, just as anyone who touches a soccer ball is not a Maradona. As an intellectual phenomenon it is impossible for art not to have lots of misguided argumentations, false judgments, sophistry, and hot air.

Your work has been recognized internationally on many occasions… Do you believe that artistic recognition is a dynamic facet?

More than dynamic. The results an artist needs are the sequel of the relationship between the artist and his work and society. This is something that is not learnt in any university.

As an artist, what do you feel committed to?

With liberty. This word has almost been shunned from the paraphernalia of today’s art. I am very critical with official art which is nothing but academe. In my work I introduce 19th-century academe as an ironic way of pointing out this problem: I believe that postmodern education and philosophy have been, and still are, a hoax that has diminished the intellectual capability of the humanities.

Criticism through irony over a great technical mastery is your hallmark. Although you have a diverse production… do you feel a unity in your work as a whole? Is that generated consciously or is it a natural artistic trait?

In my case I am aware of it. Besides, it is the process of hard work. To speak of naturalness, and above all to speak of unconsciousness is an aberration. Whatever reduces art to a subjective subconscious or spiritual discourse is an all-out sham that discredits the world of art.

Do you believe that artistic originality is getting to be difficult to find? Is it there where the value of your work rests?

I believe so. Although the difficulty here is to decide what to be original means. In times where the cultural predominance is in the hands of the passing anecdote, the emptiness, and the all goes… perhaps originality might be something else, right?

The gallery Moret Art will present the recent art works of the artists: Daniel Sueiras, Xurxo Gómez-Chao, Miguel Piñeiro, Pilar Diez

LEXUS RZ BY MARTA DE LA FUENTE AT ART MADRID'25: ENJOY!

Lexus participates for the second time in Art Madrid, joining the celebration of the fair’s twenty years of contemporary art from March 5 to 9 at the Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles. This year, Lexus takes another step in its commitment to art and creativity by presenting an artistic installation that blurs the lines between design, technology, and visual expression. In collaboration with renowned artist Marta de la Fuente, Lexus transforms its RZ model into a moving work of art, merging two worlds that share philosophy, sensitivity, and passion: the gastronomy and culture of Spain and Japan.

Intervention by Marta de la Fuente. Lexus RZ. Art Madrid'25.

The piece titled Itadakimasu ('Enjoy your meal!' in Japanese) is a tribute to the experience of traveling through the senses. Marta de la Fuente brings to life a visual collage on the Lexus RZ that evokes iconic culinary moments from both countries, connecting landscapes, flavors, and emotions. After all, food is a universal language, a bridge between both cultures.

The concept of the installation transports us to those moments of pleasure that arise when discovering a new dish, a shared table, or a landscape unfolding before our eyes as we drive along the road. The images projected onto the vehicle and the walls of the stand recreate this visual travel journal. We see scenes of a green field with traditional houses in Shirakawa, an unforgettable bowl of ramen, salmon nigiri, a chef dedicated to his work, shrimp in a traditional Madrid tavern, gildas shared with friends, a glass of wine, a knowing smile. Each image, each flash of light on the surface of the Lexus RZ, is a fragment of memory, an invitation to rediscover the pleasure of travel and gastronomy as transformative experiences.

Shokunin. 160 x 110 cm. Oil on canvas. 2025.

But Itadakimasu is not only a tribute to cuisine and travel, but also an exploration of movement as an artistic expression. The Lexus RZ itself becomes a symbol of journey and discovery, integrating the sensation of speed, ever-changing landscapes, and the people we meet along the way. Through the use of moving projections, the installation plays with perception and distortion, creating a dynamic visual effect that reinforces the idea of travel as a succession of fleeting moments. This technique, known as anamorphosis, allows each viewer to experience the work from a unique perspective, reminding us that memories are not linear, but fragments that overlap and reconstruct themselves in our minds.

Lexus' participation in Art Madrid is part of the second edition of Lexus Art Month, an initiative that further strengthens its connection with the contemporary art scene. Since its founding in 1989, Lexus has been synonymous with luxury, technology, and innovation, but also with a vision that goes beyond the automotive sector to embrace creativity in all its forms.

With Marta de la Fuente's Itadakimasu, Lexus invites the viewer to immerse themselves in a sensory experience where travel and gastronomy merge into art. A celebration of tradition, movement, and memory, and the pleasure of savoring and discovering the world with every kilometer traveled.