ArcoMadrid's 40th Anniversary Celebrated with Photographic Exhibition at Conde Duque
Spain's premier contemporary art fair, ArcoMadrid, was scheduled for its 40th iteration in 2021 but was rescheduled from February to July 7–11 due to the pandemic, with the final decision made in April. The 'Percorsi Fotografici' collection, featuring over 400 images from around 80 photographers spanning 1988 to 2010, is on display at the Centro Cultural Conde Duque in Madrid until April 4. This collection, initiated in 1988 by Rosina Gómez Baeza, showcases 150 iconic photographs and installations, including 'Los Mares del mundo' by Manolo Paz and 'The Red Greenhouse' by Patrick Hamilton, highlighting environmental sustainability in anticipation of the MAD BlueSummit 21 (April 16–21).
Key facts
- ArcoMadrid 2021 postponed from February to July 7–11 due to COVID-19
- Exhibition of 'Percorsi Fotografici' at Conde Duque until April 4
- Collection owned by Ifema, previously at Museo Artium in Vitoria
- Over 400 photographs by 80 photographers from 1988 to 2010
- Initiative started in 1988 by Rosina Gómez Baeza for 150 years of photography
- Myrian de Liniers managed collection until 1996, Rafael Doctor from 1997 to 2010
- 150 photos on display, including works by Gabriele Basilico, Fabio Paleari, Manuel Laguillo, Cristina Lucas
- Installations by Manolo Paz and Patrick Hamilton in courtyards, addressing sustainability
- MAD BlueSummit 21 scheduled for April 16–21
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Basilico
- Fabio Paleari
- Giuseppe Panza di Biumo
- Manuel Laguillo
- Cristina Lucas
- Manolo Paz
- Patrick Hamilton
- Rosina Gómez Baeza
- Myrian de Liniers
- Rafael Doctor
- Maribel López
Institutions
- ArcoMadrid
- Ifema
- Museo Artium de Vitoria
- Centro Cultural Conde Duque
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Madrid
- MAD BlueSummit 21
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Vitoria
- Basque Country