Ch.ACO-16 Contemporary Art Fair Launches in Santiago with International Scope
Ch.ACO-16, Chile's premier contemporary art fair, takes place from March 25 to 29 at the new Metropolitan Santiago venue in Vitacura. The event features galleries from 11 countries alongside Chilean exhibitors from five regions, presenting works ranging from emerging artists to established names like Norton Maza, who will represent Chile at the Venice Biennale. The fair serves as a platform for internationalizing Chilean art, attracting museum curators and international agents. With 5,500 square meters of exhibition space, this sixteenth edition is the largest in the fair's history and establishes Metropolitan Santiago as its permanent home. The program includes international panel discussions, performances, and dining experiences.
Key facts
- Ch.ACO-16 runs from March 25-29, 2026
- Located at Metropolitan Santiago in Vitacura, Chile
- Features galleries from 11 countries and Chilean exhibitors from 5 regions
- Includes works by Norton Maza, Chile's Venice Biennale representative
- Largest edition at 5,500 square meters, establishing new permanent venue
Entities
Artists
- Norton Maza
- Roberto Matta
Institutions
- Ch.ACO
- Galería Prima
- Espacio O
- Cripta
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Vitacura
- Santiago
- Chile