What are the perfect things to do in Madrid on a rainy day?
So here are two contemporary art galleries that I would recommend visiting in Madrid:
95 Gallery
It is a new underground space in a large subway garage. The gallery features more than 200 artists and exhibits everything from conventional paintings to street art, mapping, cartoons and 3D installations. 95 Galería is a project by Madrid artist Sfhir, whose graffiti has left its mark around the world and now adorns the walls of this urban space.
The permanent exhibition features works by Chalo Moca, Taquen, Sea, Selva Duo Amazonas, Rafael Blanco, Colectivo Licuado, Berbo, Max 501, Ze Carrion, Chais and El Reina.
They are currently showing an exhibition called “URBE”, which addresses street art as a response to the quest to reconquer the space filled with propaganda.
Check out the video of the exhibition opening, it’s inspiring!
About this exhibition:
The characters that populate this city express individuality, the search for transcendence and the process of unlearning in order to learn, among other contemporary issues. Painting takes to the streets to give voice to those who go unnoticed, while the works of Sfhir and Marco observe us from the walls with the desire to be seen. It is a wake-up call to the concerns of a generation that aspires to leave its mark on history, despite being aware that time is limited.
In short, we recommend a visit to 95 Gallery to all lovers of contemporary art and underground atmosphere.
Where: Calle Álvarez Abellán 23 (metro Oporto)
Opening hours:
Friday: 16.00 – 20.00
Saturday: 11.30 – 14.30
Admission is free, no pre-registration is required.
Opera Gallery Madrid
It is an international chain of galleries specializing in modern and contemporary art, with 16 locations worldwide.
The gallery is known for its exhibitions of works by famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Marc Chagall, Claude Monet and many others. It also supports and promotes young and talented artists, providing them with a space to exhibit and sell their work.
Until April 13, at their Madrid branch, they are presenting an exhibition of Manolo Valdés called “Allegro”.
After almost two years of silence following his major retrospective at the Museo Reina Sofía, the exhibition not only marks Valdés’ return, but also offers a unique opportunity to dive into a recurring theme in his artistic practice.
A brief overview of the exhibition is available here.
Manolo Valdés, known for his deeply personal artistic language rooted in an extensive knowledge of art history, has been constantly exploring themes since the late 1960s. His collaboration with Rafael Solbes in Equipo Crónica triggered a focus on Las Meninas, where they manipulated the space within the iconic painting. It is noteworthy that Valdés extracted characters from the masterpiece, creating new contexts or delving into other portraits of queens and princesses, especially those of Mariana of Austria and Infanta Margarita in the Prado Museum.
This new exhibition in Madrid presents a selection of sculptures and paintings, highlighting Valdés as one of the most distinctive, coherent and contemplative voices in the contemporary art scene today. His assertion that “my painting comes from sculpture” is vividly evident as he seamlessly intertwines the two disciplines, creating works that pay homage to both.
Where: C. de Serrano, 56, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 10.00 – 20.00
Saturday: 11.00 – 20.00
Admission is also free.
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