ArcoMadrid 2022 Returns in February with Reduced Galleries and Strict COVID Protocols
The Spanish art fair ArcoMadrid is set to take place from Tuesday, 23 to Sunday, 27, 2022, at Ifema's pavilions 7 and 9, marking its 40th anniversary (+1) a year later than planned. This year's event showcases 185 galleries, with 61% hailing from 30 different countries. The lineup comprises 159 galleries, including 19 in the special 40+1 anniversary section, 15 in Opening, and eight in Nunca Lo mismo, which highlights Latin American art. Curators for the 40+1 section include Maria Inés Rodríguez, Francesco Stocchi, and Sergio Rubira. Attendees must adhere to COVID protocols, including a green pass and FFP2 masks. Additional fairs such as JustMad, Art Madrid, and Urvanity will also take place, featuring various forums and corporate awards.
Key facts
- ArcoMadrid 2022 runs February 23–27 at Ifema pavilions 7 and 9.
- 185 galleries participate, 61% international from 30 countries.
- The fair celebrates its 40th anniversary (+1) a year late.
- COVID protocols require green pass and FFP2 masks.
- Italian presence is reduced to eight galleries.
- Collateral fairs include JustMad, Art Madrid, Urvanity, Drawing Room, Hybrid Art Fair, and Artist360.
- The 40+1 section is curated by Maria Inés Rodríguez, Francesco Stocchi, and Sergio Rubira.
- Giorgio Persano, a founder of Arco, participates in 40+1 with a dialogue between Mario Merz and Susana Solano.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Bertolo
- Chiara Camoni
- Mario Merz
- Susana Solano
- Monica Bonvicini
- Gary Hill
- Lorenç Barber
- Monica Sánchez Roble
Institutions
- ArcoMadrid
- Ifema
- Fitur
- Galleria Continua
- Giorgio Persano
- Eduardo Secci
- Maab Gallery
- P420
- Studio Trisorio
- Monitor
- East Contemporary
- Una Galleria
- Krinzinger
- JustMad
- Art Madrid
- Urvanity
- Drawing Room
- Hybrid Art Fair
- Artist360
- Coam
- Palacio de Alhajas
- Palacio de Cibeles
- Palazzo di Nettuno
- Hotel Petit Palace Santa Barbara
- Moda Shopping
- Illy Caffè
- New European Bauhaus
- Ras de Tierra
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Ifema
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Firenze
- Milan
- Italy
- Bologna
- Naples
- Piacenza
- Palacio de Alhajas
- Plaza de San Martín
- Puerta del Sol
- Palacio de Cibeles
- Palazzo di Nettuno
- Coam
- Hotel Petit Palace Santa Barbara
- Moda Shopping