Madrid Gallery Weekend 2021: Post-Pandemic Reopening with Strong International Participation
In September 2021, the 12th edition of Madrid Gallery Weekend marked a significant step towards normalcy, attracting a robust turnout of collectors and visitors from abroad. This event, organized by Arte Madrid and backed by institutions such as Museo Reina Sofia, underscored the essential contributions of gallerists within the art ecosystem. Featured works included pieces by renowned artists like Christo, Jean-Claude, Olafur Eliasson, Anish Kapoor, and Michelangelo Pistoletto, alongside emerging talents like Federico Miró and Daniela Libertad. Additionally, concurrent exhibitions showcased Julian Rosefeldt's 'Penumbra' at Galería Helga de Alvear (running until Nov 20), Manolo Paz's 'Mundos de Piedra' at Galería Max Estrella (until Nov 14), and others.
Key facts
- 12th edition of Madrid Gallery Weekend held in September 2021
- Organized by Arte Madrid, an association of 53 galleries
- Opening event hosted at Museo Reina Sofia
- Featured artists: Christo and Jean-Claude, Olafur Eliasson, Anish Kapoor, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Federico Miró, Daniela Libertad, Valle Galera
- Julian Rosefeldt's 'Penumbra' at Galería Helga de Alvear until Nov 20, 2021
- Manolo Paz retrospective 'Mundos de Piedra' at Galería Max Estrella until Nov 14, 2021
- Ana Vidigal's 'Esta historia ya no está disponible' at Galería Espacio Mínimo until Nov 13, 2021
- Álvaro Urbano's 'L'invito al viaggio' at Galería Travesía Cuatro until Oct 30, 2021
- Federico Miró's 'The Invisible Threat' at Galería F2 until Oct 16, 2021
Entities
Artists
- Christo
- Jean-Claude
- Olafur Eliasson
- Anish Kapoor
- Michelangelo Pistoletto
- Federico Miró
- Daniela Libertad
- Valle Galera
- Julian Rosefeldt
- Manolo Paz
- Ana Vidigal
- Álvaro Urbano
- Eileen Gray
- Le Corbusier
- Charles Baudelaire
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Joseph Haydn
- Robert Schumann
Institutions
- Arte Madrid
- Museo Reina Sofia
- Galería Guillermo de Osma
- Galería Elvira González
- Galería Helga de Alvear
- Galería Max Estrella
- Galería Espacio Mínimo
- Galería Travesía Cuatro
- Galería F2
- Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
- Museo Nazionale del Cinema di Torino
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Calle del Doctor Fourquet
- Calle Santo Tomé 6
- Calle San Mateo 16
- Calle del Doctor Forquet 28
- Calle del Doctor Forquet 17
- Monaco di Baviera
- Germany
- Anversa
- Belgium
- Gande
- Montpellier
- France
- Castrelo
- Galicia
- Cambados
- Rias Baixas
- Pontevedra
- Lisbona
- Portugal
- Costa Azzurra
- Malaga
- Milano
- Italy
- Varese
- Torino