Madrid's Summer Art Scene: Exhibitions to See Beyond ARCO
Although the July edition of ARCO drew a smaller crowd, Madrid is vibrant with contemporary art exhibitions this summer. Michael Fliri's solo exhibition at the Italian Cultural Institute, which runs through September 30, showcases works from 2007 that delve into bodily transformation. 'Un Incontro Vegetale' at Casa Encendida, exploring the relationship between humans and plants, is available until September. At the Thyssen Museum, TBA21 features Claudia Comte's 'After Nature' until August 22, centered on coral ecosystems. The Palacio de Velázquez at the Reina Sofía Museum presents a retrospective of Vivian Suter, displaying approximately 500 pieces. Pep Agut's installation at the Palacio de Cristal reflects on its historical context, while CentroCentro's 'Panorama Madrid 01' celebrates Spanish female artists until late August, with Carlos Garaicoa facilitating a conversation among artists.
Key facts
- ARCO 2021 was held exceptionally in July.
- Prometeo Gallery opted for a double exhibition at Cruce and Galeria Nueva instead of a stand at ARCO.
- Michael Fliri's solo show at the Italian Cultural Institute runs until September 30.
- Fliri's works date from 2007 to the present.
- Casa Encendida's 'Un Incontro Vegetale' is in collaboration with Wellcome Collection, London.
- Claudia Comte's 'After Nature' at Thyssen Museum is open until August 22.
- Vivian Suter's retrospective at Palacio de Velázquez includes about 500 works.
- Pep Agut's installation at Palacio de Cristal is site-specific and references the building's history.
- CentroCentro's 'Panorama Madrid 01' features ten best gallery projects from the season.
- Carlos Garaicoa curated a show at CentroCentro using MMAC collection pieces.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Fliri
- Ingela Irmann
- Eduardo Navarro
- Patricia Domínguez
- Claudia Comte
- Vivian Suter
- Pep Agut
- Tamara Arroyo
- Elena Asins
- Cristina Lucas
- June Crespo
- Carlos Garaicoa
- Ricardo Velázquez Bosco
- Federica Lonati
Institutions
- Prometeo Gallery
- Cruce
- Galeria Nueva
- Raffaella Cortese
- Istituto Italiano di Cultura
- Palacio de Abrantes
- Casa Encendida
- Fundación Montemadrid
- Wellcome Collection
- TBA21
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Museo Reina Sofía
- Palacio de Velázquez
- Palacio de Cristal
- CentroCentro
- Palacio de Cibeles
- MMAC (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Madrid)
- Artribune
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Milan
- London
- Guatemala
- Terrassa
- Philippine Islands
- Palacio de Abrantes
- Casa Encendida
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Parque del Retiro
- Palacio de Velázquez
- Palacio de Cristal
- Palacio de Cibeles
- calle del Doctor Forquet