Italian Galleries Shine at ArcoMadrid 2020 and Satellite Fairs
During ArcoMadrid 2020, held from February 24 to March 1 at IFEMA, ten Italian galleries participated in the main fair, with many more appearing in satellite fairs JustMad, Urvanity, Hybrid, Drawing Room, and ArtMadrid. Despite initial fears over the coronavirus, the week proceeded normally and business was reportedly good. Notable presentations included Massimo Minimi's booth featuring Carla Accardi, Wilfredo Prieto, Haris Epaminonda, and Albert Samson; Galleria Continua showing Carlos Garaicoa; Giorgio Persano displaying Pistoletto's selfie mirror; and Prometeo Gallery with Regina Galindo and Iva Lulashi. P420 featured Paolo Icaro, Adelaide Cioni, Irma Blanc, June Crespo, Alessandra Spranzi, and Piero Manai. Monitor presented Claudio Verna, Matteo Fato, and Nicola Salmorì. Gallleriapiù showed Apparatus 22 and Ives Scherer. Franco Noero's booth was in a section dedicated to Félix González-Torres, with works by Jac Leirner. At JustMad, WhiteNoise, Studio 38, Burning Giraffe, and Crag Chiono Reisova Art Gallery participated. Urvanity saw Antonio Colombo, Martina's Gallery, Magma, Vicolo Folletto Art Factory, and Artrust. Hybrid featured Yellow collective, Display, and White Garage. Drawing Room included Shazar Gallery with Rocco Dubbini and Stefania Ricci. ArtMadrid hosted Galleria Stefano Forni with Luciano Ventrone, Bevignani, Alfredo Casali, and Edite Grinberga.
Key facts
- ArcoMadrid 2020 took place February 24 to March 1 at IFEMA in Madrid.
- Ten Italian galleries participated in the main fair.
- Massimo Minimi debuted at ArcoMadrid with artists Carla Accardi, Wilfredo Prieto, Haris Epaminonda, and Albert Samson.
- Galleria Continua exhibited recent works by Carlos Garaicoa.
- Giorgio Persano showed Pistoletto's selfie mirror, one of the most photographed works.
- Prometeo Gallery presented Regina Galindo and Iva Lulashi.
- P420 featured works by Paolo Icaro, Adelaide Cioni, Irma Blanc, June Crespo, Alessandra Spranzi, and Piero Manai.
- Monitor presented Claudio Verna, Matteo Fato, and Nicola Salmorì.
- Gallleriapiù showed Apparatus 22 and Ives Scherer in the Opening section.
- Franco Noero's booth was in a special section dedicated to Félix González-Torres, with works by Jac Leirner.
- JustMad had four Italian galleries: WhiteNoise, Studio 38, Burning Giraffe, and Crag Chiono Reisova Art Gallery.
- Urvanity included Antonio Colombo, Martina's Gallery, Magma, Vicolo Folletto Art Factory, and Artrust.
- Hybrid featured Yellow collective, Display, and White Garage.
- Drawing Room included Shazar Gallery with Rocco Dubbini and Stefania Ricci.
- ArtMadrid hosted Galleria Stefano Forni with Luciano Ventrone, Bevignani, Alfredo Casali, and Edite Grinberga.
Entities
Artists
- Carla Accardi
- Wilfredo Prieto
- Haris Epaminonda
- Albert Samson
- Carlos Garaicoa
- Pistoletto
- Mario Merz
- Regina Galindo
- Iva Lulashi
- Ruben Montini
- Luca Bertolo
- Chiara Camoni
- Ian Fabre
- Rebecca Horn
- Paolo Icaro
- Adelaide Cioni
- Irma Blanc
- June Crespo
- Alessandra Spranzi
- Piero Manai
- Claudio Verna
- Matteo Fato
- Nicola Salmorì
- Apparatus 22
- Ives Scherer
- Jac Leirner
- Félix González-Torres
- Cristiano Carotti
- Federica Gonnelli
- Romina Bassi
- Simone Geraci
- Anna Capolupo
- Diego Zangirolami
- Luca Freschi
- Sergio Mora
- Nuria Mora
- Never 2501
- Moneyless
- Ian Kaláb
- Andrew Schoultz
- Franco Fasoli
- Collettivo FX
- Pablo Allison
- Alex Fakso
- Moses&Taps
- Carlo Vannini
- Banksy
- Andrea Ravo Mattoni
- Raul33
- Nevercrew
- Lucia Veronesi
- Marco Salvetti
- Lorenzo di Lucido
- Luca De Angelis
- Vera Portatadino
- perfettipietro
- Frances MacGuffin
- Jackson Pollo
- Paolo Parisi
- Claudio Alessio Musso
- Fabrice Bernasconi Borzì
- Francesco Balsamo
- Canecapovolto
- Simone Caruso
- Rocco Dubbini
- Stefania Ricci
- Luciano Ventrone
- Bevignani
- Alfredo Casali
- Edite Grinberga
Institutions
- ArcoMadrid
- IFEMA
- Massimo Minimi
- Galleria Continua
- Giorgio Persano
- Prometeo Gallery
- P420
- Monitor
- Gallleriapiù
- Franco Noero
- JustMad
- WhiteNoise
- Studio 38
- Burning Giraffe
- Crag Chiono Reisova Art Gallery
- Urvanity
- Antonio Colombo
- Martina's Gallery
- Magma
- Vicolo Folletto Art Factory
- Artrust
- Hybrid
- Yellow
- Display
- White Garage
- Drawing Room
- Shazar Gallery
- ArtMadrid
- Galleria Stefano Forni
- Reina Sofia
- COAM
- Petit Palace Santa Barbara
- Palacio de Nettuno
- Palacio de Cibeles
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- IFEMA
- Brescia
- Milan
- Italy
- Venice
- Cuba
- Havana
- Pistoia
- Bologna
- Rome
- Turin
- Naples
- Catania
- Parma
- Reggio Emilia
- Melone
- Mendrisiotto
- Varese
- Chiasso
- Switzerland
- Prague
- Czech Republic
- Taipei
- Taiwan
- Parco del Retiro
- Torre del Greco
- Giussano
- Tuscany
- Lombardy