Contemporary art exhibitions in Madrid

Discover the most prominent contemporary art exhibitions in Madrid, a city with a vibrant art scene that attracts art lovers from around the world. Explore leading galleries, museums, and foundations such as the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo Nacional del Prado, CaixaForum Madrid, and CentroCentro. Stay updated with major art fairs like ARCOmadrid and Art Madrid, showcasing works by emerging and established artists. Find a wide variety of solo and group shows, ranging from photography and painting to immersive installations. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural offerings of the Spanish capital.

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    Glances to the South (Galería BAT Alberto Cornejo, Madrid)

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    • Promotes young and established artists

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    This collective exhibition presents diverse artistic perspectives, offering a vision of current trends and proposals in contemporary art through multiple artists. It is an opportunity to explore creative diversity.

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    Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space (Conde Duque, Madrid)

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    • Offers a unique opportunity to admire iconic works

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    This exhibition is a unique opportunity to reconnect with the work of one of the most significant Spanish sculptors of the 20th century, more than twenty-five years after his last major retrospective in the capital. It brings together 102 works that explore the relationship between form, matter, and void, closing the commemorative program for the centenary of his birth.

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    Collective exhibition on shop windows and facades (Museum of Contemporary Art, Madrid)

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    • Highlights role of shop windows as reflections of social changes

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    This exhibition offers a contemporary perspective on urban identity and the evolution of cities through an everyday and significant element such as shop windows. It highlights their role as a reflection of the social, economic, and political changes of recent decades.

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    Mediterranean Manifesto (Centro Cultural de la Villa, Madrid)

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    • Emphasizes Mediterranean cultural value

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    This exhibition addresses current themes through the intersection of art, design, and sustainability, with a contemporary perspective and a focus on craftsmanship. It proposes rethinking how we inhabit the world, including works by more than 30 artists and creators.

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    Jost Münster (Xavier Fiol / XF Projects, Madrid)

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    • Draws motifs from intense observation of colors

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    This solo exhibition represents the current offering of contemporary art galleries in Madrid, showcasing the work of active artists. It is an opportunity to explore the work of Jost Münster, a relevant contemporary artist in the circuit.

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    Ana Prata. SUPER Bulto (Travesia Cuatro, Madrid)

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    • Explores formal, narrative, and technical possibilities in painting

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    This solo exhibition by Ana Prata offers an opportunity to explore the work of a contemporary artist in one of Madrid's prominent galleries. Her artistic proposal is relevant to the current scene.

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    Ángela de la Cruz. Désirs/Désordres (Albarrán Bourdais, Madrid)

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    • Defies social norms

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    This solo exhibition allows exploring the work of Ángela de la Cruz, an artist with a consolidated career in international contemporary art. Her work is recognized for its originality and impact.

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    Laia Estruch. RAINBOWS AT THE EDGE OF SORROW (Yusto Giner, Madrid)

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    • Features works from 2011 to present

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    This solo exhibition by Laia Estruch offers a current and fresh proposal in Madrid's contemporary art gallery circuit. It is an opportunity to discover the work of an emerging artist with a distinctive voice.

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    Justine Franco. Sowing the Thread (FORMATOCOMODO, Madrid)

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    • Spanish artist based in A Coruña

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    This solo exhibition by Justine Franco is another option for exploring emerging and established contemporary art in the capital's galleries. It offers a glimpse into the work of an artist with an interesting proposal.

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    The 80s. Figuration in the years of La Movida (Galería Guillermo de Osma, Madrid)

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    • Showcases the social phenomenon of the 1980s

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    Although it focuses on a past decade, La Movida is a key and foundational period of Spanish contemporary art, and this exhibition offers a current and contextualized review of that time. It is an opportunity to understand the roots of current art.

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    Subtexts of Democracy (Obliquo, Madrid)

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    • Features varied, confrontational works

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    This exhibition is relevant for its social and political theme, offering a contemporary reflection through artistic expression. It addresses topics related to democracy, inviting critical reflection.

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    Architecture of Light (Fernando Pradilla, Madrid)

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    • Features architectural design

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    This contemporary art exhibition explores light and architecture as artistic elements, offering a current aesthetic proposal and an exploration of light in art. It is a display that invites contemplation.

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    Everything Starts with Absence (Casa de América, Madrid)

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    • Explores the idea of 'pause in movement'

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    This contemporary art exhibition at Casa de América is another option in an important cultural center that often hosts exhibitions with an Ibero-American focus. It offers a diverse and current cultural perspective.