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Specialists in replica paintings |
Orellana, 14 Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 3193037 |
You can find something far more interesting in here than the ubiquitous posters of Van Gogh, Lautrec and Zurbar changing on student bedsit walls all over the country. This gallery sells high quality oil paintings by promising young artists that are legal copies of famous works by the likes of El Greco, Renoir, Modigliani and Gustav Klimt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Paintings, furniture, sculpture, tapestries |
Calle de Santa Catalina 4 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain |
The pieces of this art collection, which is managed by the Argentaria Foundation, are spread out among the many branches of the bank. It features paintings, sculptures, engravings, furniture, ceramics and tapestries collected by the Banco Exterior de España since 1929. There's also a series of fans by well-known painters from the 1980s, commissioned by the bank. The Foundation also organizes temporary exhibitions around Madrid. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Little-known gem of a museum |
Calle de Alcalá 48 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 338 5000 http://www.bde.es/ |
The Spanish Central Bank headquarters house a valuable art collection that includes the work of artists like Goya, Salvador Maella, Sorolla and Zuloaga, as well as luxurious wall-hangings and antique furniture. The interior patio is used as a library and the beautiful staircase is made of Carrera marble. It occupies one of the best locations in Madrid, at major crossroads linking Plaza de Cibeles with Calle Alcalá, Gran Vía and the Paseo del Prado. After opening in 1889, it had to be expanded in 1936 and then again in 1975. The three distinct façades display diverse architectural styles. For admission, write to the Servicio de Protocolo (+34 91 338 5365) at the bank's address. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18th & 19th century engravings |
Alcalá, 13 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 532 1543 http://www.calcografianacional... |
The 13 reproductions on copper plate that Goya made of Velázquez's paintings are the highlight of this collection, which also includes a magnificent selection of his other original plates as well as those of other famous Spanish artists. You can even visit the workshops where engravings are made and restored. Regular temporary exhibitions are also organised. You'll find the gallery on Calle Alcalá, a busy central street. It shares the same building as San Fernando Fine Arts Gallery, which houses one of the oldest collections of paintings in Madrid. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From barracks to a cultural centre |
Travesía Del Conde Duque Madrid 28015 Spain +34 91 588 5834 |
A focal point for industrious students, teachers and researchers, this old barracks complex now contains the city's historical archives, the newspaper and periodical library, a video library, two concerts halls and six exhibition spaces. In summer, there's always an interesting programme of live concerts held outdoors in the beautiful courtyard. You can enjoy the music and a relaxing drink in the wonderful surroundings. Pedro de Ribera designed the building, with its attractive baroque façade, during the reign of Felipe V in the 18th century to house the King's Royal Guard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New artistic trends |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid, Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 722 5016 http://www.arco.ifema.es |
An important international event in the art world that brings together gallery directors from over 20 different countries, commercial agents, representatives from museums and other cultural institutions, collectors and artists. The works on show are examples of the finest contemporary art, with a special emphasis on the avant-garde and experimental. You can learn a lot about modern art by attending the lectures and debates. The first two days are reserved for professionals in the field only. General admission is EUR30, and EUR20 for students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Huge antiques fair |
Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Ifema Madrid 28042 Spain +34 91 722 5000 http://www.feriarte.ifema.es |
Known as Spain's major antiques fair, and the third most important in Europe, this event attracts dozens of dealers and gallery owners from all over the country. More than 30,000 items are on display, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, clocks and textiles. Objects must be at least 100 years old, so you'll find Alfonsine, Edwardian, Classic, baroque, rustic and Oriental styles, as well as a few art deco pieces and paintings and sculpture by deceased 20th-Century artists. A panel of experts guarantees the authenticity of items. Admission is EUR6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International contemporary art |
Calle de Puigcerdá 2 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 575 6679 |
This gallery has been a showcase and a launch pad for contemporary art by artists like Marisa González, Rufo Criado, Eduardo Gruber, Esteban Tranche, Cruz Novillo, Eloisa Sanz and Sofía Madrigal ever since the 1970s. It participates in prestigious international shows such as ARCO, FIAC, Basel Art and Art Cologne and enjoys an enviable world-wide reputation. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract painting and sculpture |
Calle de Columela 3 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 577 5397 |
Abstract painting, sculpture and photography are its trademark. However, you'll also see some exhibitions of minimalist and conceptual art. The gallery promotes the work of young contemporary artists from Spain and abroad including Juan Sotomayor, Luis Cruz Hernández, Pedro Castrortega, Óscar Seco, Yurihito Otsuki, Alfonso Sicilia Sobrino, Maurizio Lanzillotta, Pilar Lara, Nikola Dimitrov and Lotje de Lussannet. Admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique and contemporary art |
Calle de Claudio Coello 28 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 431 6592 http://www.galeriajorgealcolea... |
This gallery specialises in contemporary and antique oil paintings featuring mainly representational and impressionist landscape art by established painters and newcomers. You'll see principally 20th and 19th-century work although there are also examples from the 18th, 17th and 16th centuries on display. Artists on show normally include Aguilar Moré, Canadells, Isidoro Lázaro, Isidro Cistaré, Manuel Blesa, Joan Martí and Casaus. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantastical realism |
Calle de Serrano 7 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 0088 / +34 91 435 0548 http://www.galeriaalfama.com/ |
This gallery specialises in showing works of fantastic realism as well as imaginative representational art in a variety of different formats: drawings, water colours, gouache and collage. It's the only gallery in Madrid to hold an annual exhibition dedicated exclusively to drawing, normally held in February. It also organises two or three open group exhibitions per year that exhibit works ranging from the 19th century up to the latest trends. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract and figurative painting and sculpture |
Calle de Ríos Rosas 54 Madrid, Madrid 28003 Spain +34 91 554 4810 http://www.galeriabat.com/ |
You'll see exhibitions of both figurative and abstract painting and sculpture here. The gallery's principal aim since it started in 1986 has been to collect, edit, promote and exhibit the work of contemporary artists. In addition to pieces created by Picasso, Chillida, Tápies and the El Paso group, the gallery also shows artists like David Lechuga, Concha Hermosilla, Miguel Peña, José Luis Alesanco, Paco Lagares, Montse Casacuberta, Titi Pedroche and Luis Feito. There's a display of graphic art and a shop selling objets d'art. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish and foreign graphic art |
Calle De Alfonso XII 8 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 522 1821 |
An exhibition space that deals exclusively in graphic art, with an enviable location in one of Madrid's most elegant and upmarket districts. You'll see work by established masters of the form alongside up-and-coming youngsters. Artists on display include Resti, Erich Heckel, Louis Markus Marcoussis, Eloisa Gil, Jos, I. Rincón, Soledad Barbadillo, Jesús Núñez, Marc Chagall and Georges Braque. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young plastic artists |
Gran Vía, 16 Madrid, Madrid 28013 Spain +34 91 522 3112 |
This gallery concentrates on finding and promoting talented young artists, so doesn't restrict itself to the showing of only certain formats. You're as likely to see exhibitions of new ideas in photography, as in painting or sculpture. Regular artists include Ricardo Cadenas, Gennaro Castellano, Alonso Gil, Marina Núñez, June Papineau, Gonzalo Puch and MP&MP Rosado. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All styles of sculpture |
Calle de Claudio Coello 19 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 431 0365 http://www.capaesculturas.com |
The aim of this gallery is to show and sell as much work possible created by young sculptors. You'll see examples of all facets of sculpture from constructivism to abstraction, realism to figurative. Prices are reasonable because the gallery uses its own foundry to produce workable metals economically. You can choose from works in series or unique and original pieces. The permanent exhibition features Óscar Alvariño, Ignacio Asenjo, Clara Carvajal, José Manuel Bouzas and J. Gil Fernández. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Realist paintings and sculpture |
Serrano, 30 Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 4316605 |
A gallery that strives to feature all facets of realism in representational art, both in painting and sculpture. It's the only one of its kind in the country to organize a competition and award a national biennial prize in painting that's open to professionals and amateurs resident in Spain. Exhibiting artists include Eustaqui Segrelles, Faustino Manchado, Adolfo Estrada, Santos Hu, Iglesias Sanz and Paz Figares (sculpture). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary graphic art |
Pelayo, 31 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 523 0841 |
The main focus here is on showing contemporary Spanish graphic art, but you'll also see paintings, sculpture, photography and other forms. It has become one of the most visited galleries in the city for the regular exhibitions of established and up-and-coming artists, like Albacete, Campano, Canogar, Chirino, Genovés, Gordillo and Guinovart. The unusual name for the gallery stands for Ediciones, Estampaciones, Grabados Españoles, Etcétera, and the number 3 is for the 3 partners who founded it. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pioneers in contemporary art |
Calle Justiniano 3 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 310 0651 http://www.galeriaedurne.com/ |
This is the gallery that's credited with introducing the concept of contemporary art into Spain and it continues to promote the most avant-garde and experimental work by Spanish and foreign artists. You'll see pieces by Álvarez Plágaro, María Aranzadi, Waldo Balart, Hartmut Böhm, María Caro, Luis Gordillo, Pedro Herrón, Jo Khun, Willen Klopers, Aliska Lahusen, André van Lier, C.M. Martín, Marcela Navascués, Ulrich Otto and Yamaoka, amongst others. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary genre in a variety of styles |
Calle Villanueva, 29 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 435 3161 |
You'll see a wide variety of different styles of contemporary art (from abstract to realism) in genre as distinct as painting, sculpture, photography and installations. Regular exhibitors include Alcaín, Almela, Aparicio, Nati Bermejo, Cardenes, Feito, Amparo Garrido, Pedro Morales, Montserrat Gómez-Osuna and Laffón. The gallery has been in business since 1969. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Various contemporary genre |
San Lorenzo, 11 Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 3080468 http://www.elbabenitez.com |
You'll see a range of contemporary art on display in this gallery principally made up of paintings, sculpture and photography by Fernanda Fragateiro, Beatriz Milhazes, Juan Luis Moraza, Ernesto Neto, Ana Prada, Francesc Torres, Darío Urzay, Valentín Vallhonrat, Juan Cruz, Cristina Iglesias and Vik Muniz, among others. It's located close to the Museo Romántico and has been open since 1990. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish and foreign avant-garde artists |
Calle del Doctor Fourquet 12 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 468 0506 http://www.helgadealvear.net |
This gallery promotes the latest trends in international plastic arts by showing the work of outstanding Spanish artists in the fields of video, photography and installations. Amongst others, you'll see creations by Daniel Canogar, Misuo Miura, Christine Davis, Roland Fischer, Karin Sander, Joan Fontcuberta, Frank Thiel and Javier Vallhonrat. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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19th and 20th-century Spanish paintings |
Jorge Juan, 11 Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 5763753 |
Figurative and impressionist Spanish paintings from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries are the specialty here. Artists on exhibit include Ángel Cortellini, Agustín Riancho, Ramón, Alvaro Delgado, Eduardo Chicharro, Joaquín Peinado, José Villegas, Mariano Bertuchi and Gabriel Morcillo. You'll find the gallery right beside all the other private exhibitions spaces on Calle Claudio Coello. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New international trends |
Calle Del Barquillo 44, 1 D Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 310 5561 http://www.galeriajuanadeaizpu... |
Founded in 1970, this gallery has become one of Madrid's best known showcases for new international trends in painting and sculpture. It shows a wide range of Spanish and foreign works of art. The gallery maintains strong links with Austrian, German and British artists. Art and Language, representatives of the new-wave in British conceptual art, are particular favourites. Pilar Albarracín, Mercedes Carbonell, Jordi Colomer, Jiri Dokoupil, Federico Guzmán, Sol LeWitt and Sigfrido Martín Begué are all artists that have been shown here recently. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary avant-garde figurative work |
Calle de Hermosilla 8 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 1662 / +34 91 576 1664 http://www.galeriakreisler.com/ |
This gallery's ambitious aim is to promote contemporary Spanish art both within Spain and abroad. It has a specialist catalogue of avant-garde figurative painting and sculpture. Regular exhibitors include Francisco Cánovas, López Herrera, María Luisa Campoy, Juan Díaz, Lapayese del Río, Manuel Huertas Torrejón and Montserrat Masdeu. The archives hold work by Picasso, Tapies and Miró. It was founded in 1965 and has branched out to open spaces in New York, Barcelona and Miami. The admission to the gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Realism and the Paris school |
Calle Del Amor de Dios 1 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 8955 http://www.leandro-navarro.com/ |
This gallery promotes modern contemporary Spanish painters and sculptors belonging to the Paris School, like Bores, Cossío and Palencia. There's also always space for the works of the popular El Paso group and members of the Madrid School. You're likely to see art by young realist painters of the calibre of Roberto González, César Luengo and Clara Gangutia. Their catalogue includes pieces by famous names (Picasso, María Blanchard, Gutiérrez Solana and Zuloaga) and examples of post-civil war realism, informalism and abstracts by Millares, Lucio Muñoz, Feito and Saura. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International prestige |
Orfila, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 319 1414 http://www.galeriamarlborough.com |
You'll see contemporary US, European and South American artists on display alongside 19th and 20th-century paintings and sculpture as well as even older paintings. Star exhibitors include Chirino, Genovés, Leiro, Antonio López García, Manolo Valdés, Lucio Muñoz and Antonio Saura. This world-famous gallery was founded in London in 1949 and now has branches in New York, Tokyo and Madrid. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art by young artists |
Plaza de las Salesas, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 308 1332 http://www.artnet.com/gallery/... |
After four successful years in New York from 1992, this gallery opened a branch in Madrid especially to focus on abstract and conceptual art in the fields of photography, sculpture and painting. It organises individual exhibitions featuring young artists and it's the only Spanish gallery to make an appearance in NYC's Armory Show. It's also a regular participant in Spain's ARCO festival. You can normally see work by Lara Almarcegui, Pedro Álvarez, J.P. Ballester, Isidro Blasco, Tom Burr, Victoria Gil, Luis Gordillo, Antonio Muntadas and Álvaro Perdices. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nature and art |
Pelayo, 52 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 319 6873 |
This gallery specialises in showing what has become known as "land art", that is: art which has a relationship with nature. Ninety per cent of the available space is given over to to sculpture and photography produced by Spanish and foreign artists, half of them women and Portuguese and Germans in particular. You'll see work by up-and-coming creative talents in their 40s like Mayte Vieta, Daniel Blaufuks, Cristóbal Denmark, Javier Garcerá, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Javier Wolski and Pablo Pereira. The gallery participates in the ARCO and FIAC festivals. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic collection of photos, video, sculpture |
Calle Del Barquillo 29 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 435 1808 http://www.olivarauna.com/# |
Photography, video and sculpture are the three main artistic genre exhibited in this gallery. You'll see an eclectic mixture of art produced by new technologies like computers, light boxes and projectors. There's work by established and up-an-coming artists on display, including Antoni Abad, Chema Alvargónzalez, Per Barclay, Christophe Boutin, José Herrera, Alicia Martín, Christian Philipp Müller, Miguel Río Branco and others. The admission to this gallery is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract and realist engravings |
Calle de Claudio Coello 17 Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain |
One of Madrid's newest galleries, it specializes in contemporary figurative painting by Spanish and foreign artists, although it also deals in abstract work as well. The majority of artists on display are in their 40s and they include Antonio Llányz, Ramón Moscardó, Muheer, Said Rajabi and Frank Derie. There's an individual exhibition every month and a collective exhibition twice a year, in July and December. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unusual and thought-provoking gallery |
Orellana, 18 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 297 6480 |
This gallery is actually an antiques shop. Owner Rafael Pérez Hernando uses the ground floor as an exhibition space for contemporary and antique art whenever he is in the mood. This carefully planned event takes place normally once every year and has a distinct theme illustrated by pieces modeled by well established artists who have been somewhat ignored by other galleries and institutions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Various styles |
Augusto Figueroa, 17 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 522 2989 http://www.artmajeur.com/galer... |
An unusual gallery that aims to continue with the pioneering spirit of its predecessor, Van Art. It shows the work of young artists using vastly different techniques and totally different styles. You'll see paintings, sculpture, engravings, photographs and other art forms on display. In addition, there's a section exhibiting ceramics, textiles, jewellery and other crafts. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Avant-garde art close to Reina Sofía gallery |
Sánchez Bustillo, 7 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 527 4000 http://www.salvadordiaz.net/ |
With its reputation for always showing examples of original ideas and expression in the fields of photography and painting, it's worth making your way to this gallery before or after a visit to the nearby Reina Sofía gallery. You'll see some up-to-date modern art by the likes of Josume Amunarriz, José Manuel Ballester, Sylvie Bussières, José Manuel Ciria, David Díaz, Gabriel Díaz, Xavier Grau, Fabián Marcaccio, Juan Mercado, Fernando Pagola, José Sanleón and María Zárraga. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular contemporary gallery |
Orfila, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 308 2887 http://www.soledadlorenzo.com |
You'll see installations, paintings, photography, sculpture, in fact every type of artistic expression within the contemporary framework has a space open to it in this well-known gallery. Just glance at the list of artists on show here and you'll realise how popular it is. Regular exhibitors include Txomin Badiola, Miquel Barceló, Ross Bleckner, Broto, Victoria Civera, Georges Condo, Marta Cárdenas, Eric Fischl, Jorge Galindo, Tàpies and many more. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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20th-century & contemporary artists |
Calle del General Castaños 3 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 319 5900 http://www.galeriaelviragonzal... |
An elegant gallery that exhibits and sells paintings by 20th-century masters like Picasso and Miró alongside work by Spanish and foreign contemporary artists. You'll see pieces by the likes of Juan Gris, Mark Rothko, Yves Tanguy and Eduardo Chillida as well. Other names to look out for are Juan Asensio, Hans Arp, Alexander Calder, Ramón Gaya and Julio González. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Graphic art only |
Calle de Almagro 44 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 308 1569 / +34 91 308 1570 http://www.estiarte.com |
This gallery promotes, edits and exhibits exclusively graphic art by famous names such as Bacon, Barceló, Delaunay, Guinovart, Miró, Palazuelo, Saura, Chillida, Ernst and Picasso. Major exhibitions of work by Picasso, Chillida, Ernst, Henry Moore, Kounellis and André Derain have been organised here. The gallery has also edited the work of G. Rueda, Navarro Baldeweg, J. Teixidor and Juan Uslé. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The latest international tendencies |
Calle Villanueva, 36 East Madrid, Madrid 28001 Spain +34 91 576 8141 http://www.galeria-metta.com/ |
A light, spacious and elegant gallery that specialises in showing the latest innovations in the contemporary avant-garde art movement. All forms of expression have a place, including the abstract, surrealism and figurative pop art in forms as diverse as painting, sculpture, photography and installations. You can see work by a range of established artists like Andreu Alfaro, Eduardo Arroyo, Luis Canelo, Juan Giralt, Nacho Criado, Dennis Hopper, Jules Olitski, Edward Ruscha and others. It participates in international art fairs in Chicago and Miami as well as ARCO and FIAC. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Variety of Spanish avant-garde art |
Calle del Almirante 5 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 531 4365 http://www.galeriamoriarty.com |
More of a multidisciplinary arts centre than just an art gallery, this exhibition space concentrates on showing the work of Spanish avant-garde artists like Cristina Barrera, Cosme Churruca, Manolo Dimas, Alberto García-Alix, Julio Jara, Manuel Luca de Tena, Walter Martín and Paloma Muñoz. In addition to representing the artists on display, the staff edit books and magazines, organise poetry readings and audio-visual shows. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuban artists |
San Pedro, 5 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 429 3208 http://www.galeriaangelromero.com |
One of only two Madrid galleries that concentrates on talented contemporary Cuban artists, you're likely to see work by the likes of José Bedia, Elena Blasco, Carlos Capelán, Ciuco Gutiérrez, Santiago R. del Hoyo, Chema Madoz, Armando Mariño, Isaac Montoya, Carlos Quintana and Bernardí Roig on display here. The gallery opened in 1985 and you'll find it close to the Prado Museum. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Catalan art |
Calle Eduardo Dato 17 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Spain +34 91 310 0722 http://www.galeriadelcisne.com/ |
This gallery specialises in showing work by Catalan artists or those who trained in Catalonia. You'll see contemporary representational and impressionist work by painters like Julian Grau Santos, Rafael Durán, Bosco Martí, Ortuño, Moscardó, Javier Blanch, Pichot and Gloria Muñoz. It opened in 1960 as an off-shoot of Barcelona's early 20th-century Sala Parés gallery. In honour of its precursor, it also shows some 19th-century paintings. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A new commercial concept |
Pradillo, 5 Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 5641141 |
It is difficult to define this premises; it is a store, restaurant and art gallery all in one, the first establishment of its kind in Madrid. The store sells all sorts of designer furnishings and accessories for the home, both modern and antique; in the restaurant the likes of sushi and salads are served, and the gallery showcases the latest artistic trends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Other art media on show |
Avenida de Portugal (Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo-Pabellón La Pipa) Madrid 28011 Spain +34 91 588 9393 |
The focus of this event is contemporary prints (including lithographs, etchings, silkscreen, and aquatints) for sale at prices the public can afford (from EUR300). Over a hundred exhibitors show work by famous artists like Picasso, Saura, and Miró alongside the new generation of Ignacio Casares, María Velasco, and Juan de Sande. Engravings and rare etchings, as well as digital prints, video images, photographs, and holographs are also on display. Other activities include book presentations, conferences and organized debates. Call for admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |