Madrid Gallery Weekend 2025 Returns with 55 Galleries and New Initiatives
From September 11 to 14, 2025, the 16th edition of Apertura will take place during the Madrid Gallery Weekend, organized by Arte Madrid. This year, 55 galleries will present simultaneous openings featuring 100 artists, with 60% coming from abroad, showcased in 9 group exhibitions and 46 solo displays. New additions include Apertura Kids and a contemporary sculpture exhibit at Museo Lázaro Galdiano, running until October 26. While the market shows signs of stagnation, there is a sense of cautious optimism. Newcomers such as Bombon Projects, Villa Magdalena, and Artizar will participate. Arte Madrid's president, Pablo Flórez, emphasizes Spain's cultural rise but points out the challenge of a 21% VAT. The event pairs established masters with emerging artists and 20th-century rediscoveries. Concurrent retrospectives will be held at Museo Reina Sofía and Sala Alcalá 31. Attendees can use the free ARTE MADRID APP for navigation.
Key facts
- Madrid Gallery Weekend runs September 11-14, 2025.
- 55 galleries participate in Apertura, organized by Arte Madrid.
- 100 artists (60% foreign) in 9 group and 46 solo exhibitions.
- New initiatives: Apertura Kids and sculpture show at Museo Lázaro Galdiano.
- Pablo Flórez is new president of Arte Madrid.
- Spain's 21% VAT on art purchases is a key issue.
- 48% of artists are Spanish; focus on national creativity.
- Rediscovered artists include Fernando Mignoni Guerra, Patricia Gadea, Luis Claramunt.
Entities
Artists
- Miró
- Luis Gordillo
- Esther Ferrer
- Martin Chirino
- Cristina Lucas
- Daniel Canogar
- Los Bravú
- Cristina Toledo
- Irene Molina
- Fernando Mignoni Guerra
- Patricia Gadea
- Luis Claramunt
- Marisa González
- Juan Navarro Baldeweg
- Elena Mendizabal
- Joan Rom
- Alfredo Alcain
- Julian Schnabel
- Cy Schnabel
- Lucio Fontana
- Dadamaino
- Joaquín Torres García
- Matthias Bitzer
- Charlie Billingham
- Juan del Junco
- Peter Buggenhout
- Albert Oehlen
- Irene Grau
- Rosana Antolí
- Stefano Bonacci
- Peter Demetz
- Nerea Fernández
- Lucía Mendoza
- Juana de Aizpuru
- Soledad Lorenzo
- Oliva Arauna
- Helga de Álvear
- Nieves Fernández
Institutions
- Arte Madrid
- Museo Lázaro Galdiano
- Galería Ehrhardt Flórez
- Bombon Projects
- Bombon
- Crisis
- Villa Magdalena
- Artizar
- Galería Elvira González
- Maisterravalbuena
- Museo Reina Sofía
- CentroCentro
- La Casa Encendida
- Sala Alcalá 31
- Artribune
- Helga de Álvear
- Parra & Romero
- Guillermo de Osma
- Casado-Santapau
- Travesia Cuatro
- F2
- Hilario Galguera
- Sabrina Amrani
- Juana De Aizpuru
- Max Estrella
- JuanSilió
- Ryder
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Fundación ARCO
- Barcelona Gallery Weekend
- Abierto Valencia
- Ministry of Culture
- Community of Madrid
- Madrid City Council
- Alhambra
- Bodegas LAN
- Asociación Empresarial Hotelera de Madrid (AEHM)
- Rafaelhoteles Atocha
- Options
- IT Gallery
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Calle del Doctor Forquet
- La Latina
- Calle Barquillo
- Chueca
- Carabanchel
- San Sebastián
- La Laguna
- Canary Islands
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Europe
- Murcia
- Albissola
- Milan
- Montevideo
- Uruguay
- Berlin
- London
- Jerez de la Frontera
- Dendermonde
- Belgium
- Krefeld
- Valencia
- Alcoi
- Barcelona