Art Madrid'25 – THE ART MADRID PATRONAGE PROGRAM IS LAUNCHED

THE ART MADRID PATRONAGE PROGRAM IS LAUNCHED

This year, Art Madrid reinforces its support for artistic creation through its Patronage Program. This initiative aims to give greater visibility to artists and strengthen collecting through three lines of action: Acquisition Awards, Emerging Artist Award, and Residency Award.


Acquisition Awards

Three entities —Colección Studiolo, Colección E2IN2, and Devesa Law— reinforce their commitment to contemporary art by acquiring works from artists represented at the fair. Their determination not only contributes to the promotion of art but also fosters the growth of artists and strengthens the collecting ecosystem.

These types of initiatives are essential for ensuring the continuity and growth of creators. Thanks to these acquisition awards, the selected works will become part of important private collections, guaranteeing their preservation and dissemination within the artistic circuit.


Emerging Artist Award

Supporting young talent is another fundamental pillar. The hotel chain One Shot, in addition to sponsoring the One Shot Collectors program, awards a cash prize to an emerging artist who stands out for their innovative proposal at the fair.

This prize represents a key opportunity for artists in the process of consolidation, helping support their professional development and providing financial backing to allow them to continue exploring new avenues in their artistic production. Through this initiative, One Shot strengthens its commitment to art and the promotion of new voices in the contemporary art scene.


Residency Award

As part of the Patronage Program, Art Madrid and DOM Art Residence, in collaboration with ExtrArtis, have designed an artist residency program that will take place in Sorrento, Italy, during August 2025.

With these three initiatives, Art Madrid's Patronage Program positions itself as a platform for direct support of artistic creation, providing access to resources, visibility, and key opportunities for artists.


About Colección Studiolo

Colección Studiolo is a contemporary art collection that focuses on supporting and promoting emerging and established artists. The collection, known for its commitment to artistic innovation, plays a key role in enhancing the visibility of contemporary art. As part of the 20th edition of Art Madrid, which will take place from March 5 to 9 at the Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles, Colección Studiolo, in its important role of supporting contemporary art and its commitment to promoting collecting, joins Art Madrid's Patronage Program.


About Colección E2IN2

E2IN2 is an organization that participates in projects generating high economic and social added value. E2IN2 supports artistic talent and is currently seeking collaborators to exhibit works from its art collection.


About Devesa Law

Devesa is a national law firm specializing in business law. Our mission is to add value to companies, investors, and institutions operating in Spain through excellent legal and tax services. Founded in 2007, our organization currently has offices in Madrid, Alicante, and Valencia, from which we provide services across the entire country.


About One Shot

One Shot Hotels is a boutique hotel chain that focuses on design, creativity, and prime locations in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, San Sebastián, and Porto. Since its founding in 2013, the brand has built a unique identity where art, culture, and beauty are an essential part of the guest experience. Each of its hotels is designed to be much more than just accommodation: they are spaces with soul, where aesthetics and artistic sensitivity are integrated into every detail.

In line with this commitment, One Shot Hotels returns as a sponsor of Art Madrid, reaffirming its support for artistic creation in all its forms. The chain views art as a universal language that connects people and transforms spaces, and this philosophy is reflected in the design of its hotels, the selection of its furniture, and the arrangement of its environments. Creativity and inspiration are experienced in every corner, offering guests an experience that goes beyond the conventional.


About DOM Art Residence

DOM Art Residence is a hybrid project that combines a nomadic artist residency, a contemporary art group exhibition, and an online gallery featuring works by resident artists.


The Art Madrid Patronage Program aims to strengthen the contemporary art ecosystem and offer both artists and collectors the opportunity to actively participate in the development and dissemination of new ways to build an ecosystem for the preservation of artworks and the strengthening of collecting.



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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!