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Saturday, June 13, 2026 · No. 163
Europe

Art News from Madrid

13 stories across Contemporary, Madrid, Art Fair, and Collecting. Latest: ARCOmadrid 2027 Opens Applications for General Programme Until September 17.

ARCOmadrid 2027 Opens Applications for General Programme Until September 17

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.

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Galerie Max Hetzler Reports André Butzer Works in Exhibitions at MUZEU Braga, Museum Pier Bangkok and Other Museums

Galerie Max Hetzler Reports André Butzer Works in Exhibitions at MUZEU Braga, Museum Pier Bangkok and Other Museums

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.

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Fundación ARCO 'A' Awards Recognize Pérez Simón, Dumas, Calparsoro and MACBA Studio Collections

Fundación ARCO 'A' Awards Recognize Pérez Simón, Dumas, Calparsoro and MACBA Studio Collections

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.

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ARCOmadrid Closes 45th Edition With 95,000 Visitors and €195 Million Impact

ARCOmadrid Closes 45th Edition With 95,000 Visitors and €195 Million Impact

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.

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ARCOmadrid 2026 Awards Lexus Stand Prize to Proyectos Ultravioleta and Multiple Artist Honors

ARCOmadrid 2026 Awards Lexus Stand Prize to Proyectos Ultravioleta and Multiple Artist Honors

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.

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Fundación ARCO and Museo Universidad de Navarra Sign Curatorial Collaboration

Fundación ARCO and Museo Universidad de Navarra Sign Curatorial Collaboration

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.

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Fundación ARCO Presents 29th 'A' Awards for Collecting

Fundación ARCO Presents 29th 'A' Awards for Collecting

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 .

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ARCOmadrid Hosts Fundación ARCO Collection Selection Curated by Master's Graduates

ARCOmadrid Hosts Fundación ARCO Collection Selection Curated by Master's Graduates

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.

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ARCO Madrid Spotlights Fundación ARCO Updates

ARCO Madrid Spotlights Fundación ARCO Updates

Fundación ARCO issued multiple news releases covering activities tied to the ARCO Madrid art fair.

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ARCO Unveils #E94871 as Signature Color for ARCOmadrid and ARCOlisboa 2027

ARCO Unveils #E94871 as Signature Color for ARCOmadrid and ARCOlisboa 2027

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.

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ARCOmadrid 2026 Records Institutional Acquisitions Exceeding €1.1M and Multiple Awards

ARCOmadrid 2026 Records Institutional Acquisitions Exceeding €1.1M and Multiple Awards

ARCOmadrid, in its 45th edition, has recorded significant acquisitions following its professional preview days.

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ARCOmadrid Announces 46th Edition Featuring ARCO2046 Project for March 2027

ARCOmadrid Announces 46th Edition Featuring ARCO2046 Project for March 2027

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.

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ARCOmadrid Announces Dates for 45th Edition in March 2026

ARCOmadrid Announces Dates for 45th Edition in March 2026

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.

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