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Libros Mutantes Madrid Art Book Fair's Most Ambitious Edition at La Casa Encendida

festival-fair · 2026-04-24

Libros Mutantes Madrid Art Book Fair returns to La Casa Encendida from April 24 to 26, presenting its most international edition yet. Over 50% of exhibitors come from abroad, including participants from Iran, Egypt, South Korea, and Greece, alongside numerous European and American projects. The fair features 125 projects selected via open call, spanning publishing, graphic design, and visual experimentation. The conceptual thread "La ilusión de transparencia" explores how meanings transform in communication processes. Notable participants include Amsterdam-based studio Experimental Jetset and Prague-based type foundry Displaay, both appearing on Saturday April 25. On Friday April 24, London-based creative platform Able Zine, driven by the disability community, will discuss accessibility in publishing. Other guests include Sebastián Paduano and cultural critic Frankie Pizá, addressing visual culture and image circulation in digital environments. Programming expands across multiple building spaces, with workshops, talks, and simultaneous activities in the Laboratorio, while the Patio hosts music-related events. Admission is free until capacity is reached, with registration required for certain activities.

Key facts

  • Libros Mutantes Madrid Art Book Fair takes place April 24-26 at La Casa Encendida in Madrid.
  • Over 50% of exhibitors are international, with participants from Iran, Egypt, South Korea, Greece, Europe, and the Americas.
  • 125 projects selected via open call are featured.
  • The fair's conceptual theme is 'La ilusión de transparencia'.
  • Experimental Jetset (Amsterdam) and Displaay (Prague) participate on April 25.
  • Able Zine, a London-based creative platform by the disability community, appears on April 24.
  • Sebastián Paduano and Frankie Pizá are invited guests.
  • Activities take place in the Laboratorio and Patio, with music events in the Patio.

Entities

Artists

  • Sebastián Paduano
  • Frankie Pizá

Institutions

  • La Casa Encendida
  • Libros Mutantes Madrid Art Book Fair
  • Experimental Jetset
  • Displaay
  • Able Zine

Locations

  • Madrid
  • Spain
  • Amsterdam
  • Netherlands
  • Prague
  • Czech Republic
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Iran
  • Egypt
  • South Korea
  • Greece

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