ARCOmadrid 2022: Top & Flop of the 40+1 Edition
The 40+1 edition of ARCOmadrid 2022 concluded successfully for the 185 participating galleries at Ifema. Director Maribel López revealed that the 42nd edition will take place from February 22-26, 2023, emphasizing the Mediterranean theme and curated by Marina Fokidis alongside Bouchra Khalili and Hila Poleg. Italian galleries highlighted various pieces, such as Eugénia Mussa's examination of colonial aesthetics and Irma Blanck's studio recreation. Arcade (London) showcased works by Luca Bertolo and Chiara Camoni. JustMad's 'Ras de Tierra' residency resulted in a collaborative installation at Palacio de Neptuno. The VIP lounge received criticism regarding its design. Meanwhile, Drawing Room's 7th edition featured a +Masters section that may have eclipsed contemporary works, and Solo/Duo projects with 17 women artists lacked exposure.
Key facts
- ARCOmadrid 2022 was the 40+1 edition, held at Ifema in Madrid.
- 185 galleries participated in the fair.
- Director Maribel López announced the 42nd edition for February 22-26, 2023, dedicated to the Mediterranean.
- Marina Fokidis will curate the Mediterranean focus, with Bouchra Khalili and Hila Poleg.
- Italian galleries included Monitor, P420, Maab, and Madragoa.
- JustMad hosted a residency in Extremadura with artists Isabel Flores, Tamara García, Natasha Lelenco, and Rafael Blanco.
- The VIP lounge by Burgos & Garridos featured 25 slate rocks from Segovia, weighing 2-7 tons each.
- Drawing Room introduced a +Masters section with works by Tàpies, Miró, Dalí, and others.
- 17 Solo/Duo projects focused on women artists, including Aurelia Muñoz, Liliana Porter, and Ira Lombardía.
- Drawing Room attracted nearly 10,000 visitors in three days.
Entities
Artists
- Maribel López
- Marina Fokidis
- Bouchra Khalili
- Hila Poleg
- Eugénia Mussa
- Irma Blanck
- Giorgio Morandi
- Alain Urrutia
- Renato Leotta
- Luca Bertolo
- Chiara Camoni
- Isabel Flores
- Tamara García
- Natasha Lelenco
- Rafael Blanco
- Mónica Sánchez Robles
- Aurelia Muñoz
- Liliana Porter
- Vera Pagava
- Ira Lombardía
- Clara Sánchez Sala
- Marianna Simnet
- Antoni Tàpies
- Joan Miró
- Antoni Saura
- Eduardo Chillida
- Marc Chagall
- Salvador Dalí
- Francis Bacon
- Manolo Valdés
Institutions
- ARCOmadrid
- Ifema
- Monitor
- P420
- Maab
- Madragoa
- Arcade
- JustMad
- Ras de Tierra
- European New Bauhaus
- Palacio de Neptuno
- Burgos & Garridos
- Drawing Room
- Palacio de las Alhajas
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Ifema
- Rome
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Bologna
- Milan
- London
- United Kingdom
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Versilia
- Extremadura
- Segovia
- Barcelona
- Puerta del Sol