ArcoMadrid offers a magnificent experience in terms of aesthetic and artistic inquiry for visitors who come to Madrid with increasing interest every year. ArcoMadrid has become an event not to be missed with its dynamic structure, uncatchable energy that is constantly moving, surprises, opportunities to meet and chat with artists and of course its artistic content.
Number of Visitors Exceeded 95,000
The 44th edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair ARCOmadrid took place last week between March 5-9, 20215 and the total number of visitors exceeded 95,000.
ARCOmadrid, organized by IFEMA MADRID, completed its 44th edition and achieved positive results in terms of visitors and commercial activity. The high quality of the artistic content stood out at the fair and attracted great interest from both national and international collectors.
ARCOmadrid received the support of the Spanish Royal Family again this year. The King and Queen attended the opening of the fair on March 5. The fair hosted over 95,000 visitors in total, while the participation of around 40,000 art professionals was remarkable.
Madrid is Increasing Its Power on the International Art Scene
Organized this year with the participation of 214 galleries from 36 countries, ARCOmadrid has brought Madrid to an even more important position in the international art world. The fair has become a milestone for the art market in Spain and an important meeting point that strengthens the interaction and connections in the field of art between Europe and Latin America.
While the 178 galleries in the fair were exhibited within the General Program, the curated special sections also attracted attention:
This year's ARCOmadrid saw significant purchases, with the increasing interest of museums, art institutions and major collections. The fair has consolidated its role as both a trading platform for the art market and an important center where players in the sector come together.
Art Acquisitions
During the first days of the fair, which were dedicated to collectors and art professionals, many public and private institutions purchased important works of art. The main institutions that made these acquisitions were:
The Spanish Ministry of Culture and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía,
The Ministry of Ecological Transformation and Demographic Challenges (MITECO),
Fundación ARCO,
Comunidad de Madrid,
Madrid City Council,
Junta de Andalucía,
Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson,
Fundación Sorigué,
Fundación María José Jove Art Center,
Rucandio Collection and many other important collections.
ARCOmadrid 2025 Awards
As every year, this year, national and international art institutions and private companies awarded artists at ARCOmadrid.
Lexus Best Stand and Artistic Content Award: Meessen Gallery (Belgium)
20th ARCO/BEEP Electronic Art Award: Eduardo Kac (Henrique Faria Gallery)
9th Cervezas Alhambra Young Art Award: Monica Mays (Pedro Cera and Blue Velvet galleries)
18th illy SustainArt Award: Claudia Pagès (Àngels Barcelona)
Opening. New Galleries Young Talent Award: Jeanne Gaigher (Reservoir) and Omar Castillo Alfaro (Sissi Club)
2nd ENATE-ARCOmadrid Award: Inmaculada Salinas (Rafael Ortiz)
1st MACAM Intake Award: Xie Lei (Meessen)
Pilar Forcada ART Situacions – ARCOmadrid 2025 Award: Lara Fluxà (Bombon Projects)
Catalina d'Anglade Award: Álvaro Urbano (Travesía Cuatro)
Fundació Úniques Acquisition Award: Lara Fluxà (Bombon Projects)
Fundació Vila Casas Acquisition Award: Lúa Coderch (Àngels Barcelona)
2025 Award for Spanish Artist (Artepuntoes): Juana González (Espacio Mínimo)
Special Mention: Ana de Alvear (Espacio Valverde)
11.Opening. New Galleries Award: Espacio Continuo (Colombia)
The Juana de Aizpuru Award, given for the first time this year, was given to Krinzinger Gallery for its contribution to the history of ARCOmadrid.
Source: https://acikgazete.com/sanat-fuari-arcomadrid/