The art world, condensed to one daily email — auctions, openings, and acquisitions from 90+ primary sources.
For collectors, dealers & curators · Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Gagosian, MoMA & more · Primary sources, updated daily
Independent. No marketplace, no gallery advertising, no auction-house sponsors.
13 stories across Contemporary, Madrid, Art Fair, and Collecting. Latest: ARCOmadrid 2027 Opens Applications for General Programme Until September 17.
On June 11, 2026, ARCOmadrid opened the application period for participation in its General Programme for the 46th edition. The fair will run at IFEMA MADRID from 3 to 7 March 2027, with proposals due by 17 September 2026.
On June 5, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler reported that André Butzer’s works feature in the inaugural exhibition Abrir Abril at MUZEU in Braga and in the group show Visual Dialogue at Museum Pier in Bangkok.
Fundación ARCO presented the “A” Awards for Collecting recognizing four collections: the Juan Antonio Pérez Simón Collection for the Helga de Alvear Award, the Laurent Dumas Collection for the International Collection Award, the Gabriel Calparsoro Collection for the National Private Collection Aw.
The 45th edition of ARCOmadrid, organized by IFEMA MADRID, closed with 95,000 visitors and an estimated economic impact of €195 million for the city while supporting 1,475 jobs.
On June 7, 2026, ARCOmadrid announced the recipients of its annual art awards sponsored by national and international institutions. The Lexus Award for Best Stand and Artistic Content went to gallery Proyectos Ultravioleta.
On June 7, 2026, Museo Universidad de Navarra and Fundación ARCO signed a collaboration agreement that allows students in the Master’s Degree in Curatorial Studies to research the ARCO collection of 384 works.
The Morning Signal — free, daily, one minute.
No spam · free every morning · unsubscribe anytime
Fundación ARCO has presented the 29th “A” Awards for Collecting, recognizing five collections: the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection received the Honorary “A” Award, Fundació Sorigué the Corporate Collection award, the Juan Carlos Maldonado Collection the International Collecting award, the .
Four graduates from the Master's Degree in Curatorial Studies at the Museo Universitario de Navarra have curated a selection of 35 works from the Fundación ARCO Collection for exhibition in ARCOmadrid’s Sala Consejo. The fair takes place at IFEMA MADRID from 5-9 March.
Fundación ARCO issued multiple news releases covering activities tied to the ARCO Madrid art fair.
ARCO has unveiled its visual identity for the 2027 edition. Both ARCOmadrid and ARCOlisboa will share the signature color #E94871, a tone between red and magenta. The color will appear across signage, catalogues, tickets and urban spaces in the host cities.
ARCOmadrid, in its 45th edition, has recorded significant acquisitions following its professional preview days.
On June 5, 2026, ARCOmadrid announced its 46th edition in 2027, with ARCO2046 as the central project. The initiative will be presented across two spaces curated by João Mourão and Luis Silva, and by Latitudes, each exploring possible futures in the conception of the world and art.
The 45th edition of ARCOmadrid will take place from March 4, 2026 to March 8, 2026. The fair is set at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre. The venue is located at Recinto Ferial, Av. Partenón 5, 28042 Madrid.
The news here is free. When you’re ready to go deeper, these are the premium tools behind it.
Part of the Art Collector IQ ecosystem
You found the story — now see the market behind it. Auction analytics, artist price indices, and provenance research.
Explore Art Collector IQ →
Before you buy, verify. Provenance, exhibition history, and authenticity checks in one place.
Try ArtCheck →
Track the galleries you follow — exhibition data, artist rosters, and market positioning for advisors.
Explore Art Gallery IQ →
Reading on your phone? Scan any artwork for instant identification, a market report, and a valuation.
Get the app →