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| Commercial galleries Madrid is the Spanish city with the greatest concentration of art galleries. For around 30 years ago, galleries have been proliferating, first in the Salamanca area, later in Chueca and Alonso Martínez and more recently in Atocha, around the Reina Sofía museum, Of course a number of excellent galleries can be in other districts too. Like most other businesses in Madrid, many art galleries are closed in August, and many are also closed on Sundays and Mondays. In any event it is always recommendable to confirm opening hours before arriving since these tend to vary amongst galleries. Below is a list and brief description of a number of Madrid's art galleries. |
| Angel Romero San Pedro, 5 Tel: 91 429 32 08 Metro: Antón Martín | Mainly carries art from young Spaniards. One of our favorites, not only because of its support for renovation, but also for its exhibit space, which is one of the most interesting in the city. | |
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| Antonio Machón Conde de Xiquena, 8 Tel: 91 532 40 93 Metro: Chueca | Specializes in well known artists, for example Saura, or Tápies. Occasionally there are exhibits from younger artists. | |
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| Bat Alberto Cortejo Rios Rosas, 54 Tel: 91 554 48 10 Metro: Ríos Rosas | Principally focussed on graphic art, though there are also exhibits of sculpture and paintings. Both Spanish and foreign artists. | |
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| Buades Gran Vía, 16, 3 Tel: 91 522 31 12 Metro: Sevilla | One of Madrid's key galleries since the 70's. | |
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| Cruce Argumosa, 28 Tel: 91 528 77 83 Metro: Atocha | Fairly recently opened displaying works from many young artist. Apart from exhibits, they organize lectures and conferences. | |
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| Egam Villanueva, 29 Tel: 91 435 31 61 Metro: Retiro | For the last few years the Egam has one of the top galleries. They have focussed on contemporary and youth art in Madrid. Artists include the Grupo Leona and Ricardo Cárdenes. | |
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| Elba Benítez San Lorenzo, 11 Tel: 91 308 04 68 Metro: Tribunal / Alonso Martínez | One of the most active galleries since it opened its doors in the early 90's. Works include Spanish and foreign artists, for example: Michael Sauer, Jordi Teixidor. | |
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| Estampa Justiniano, 6 Tel: 91 308 30 30 Metro: Alonso Martínez | In addition to exhibits, this gallery sells limited editions of graphic art and artistic objects. Artists include Juan Hidalgo and Andrea Blois. | |
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| Estiarte Almagro, 44 Tel: 91 308 15 69 Metro: Rubén Darío | Since the early 70's this gallery has specialized in graphic art, predominantly Spanish. Included among the 500 artist represented here are: Picasso, Chillida, Miró, Rueda, Broto, Barceló, Plensa and José María Sicilia. | |
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| Fúcares Conde de Xiquena, 12 Tel: 91 308 01 91 Metro: Chueca | The owner, Norberto Dotor, is well known for promoting young artists and often has exhibits from little knows painters. Exhibits have included works by Javier Baldeón, Concha García, Alberto Peral. | |
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| Galería & Ediciones Ginkgo Doctor Fourquet, 6 Tel: 91 539 92 52 Metro: Atocha | This tiny but interesting gallery has graphics art and limited edition objects. Artist include Mitso Miura, Eva Lootz o Adolfo Schloser. | |
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| Helga de Alvear Doctor Fourquet, 12 Tel: 91 468 05 06 Metro: Atocha | Spanish and international artist. The quality of the art is always excellent but few risks are taken. Works by artists including Adolfo Schloser, Hannah Collins and Javier Vallhonrat | |
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| Juana de Aizpuru Barquillo, 44, 1° dcha. Tel: 91 310 55 61 Metro: Chueca Zone: Chueca | In 1982 Juan de Aizpuru opened her Madrid gallery after 12 years experience in Seville, and has worked at promoting Spanish art internationally. She is perhaps best knows for her initiative behind the annual art fair ARCO. Here you will find both well known and up and coming artists. Some examples are: Sol LeWitt, Carlos Pazos, Dora García, Dokoupil. etc. | |
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| Malborough Orfila, 5 Tel: 91 319 14 14 Metro: Colón / Alonso Martínez Zone: A. Martínez | Obligatory mention as the only international gallery with a Madrid branch. Specializes in well knows names such as Gordillo, Bacon, etc.
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| Masha Prieto Belén, 2 Tel: 91 3195371 Metro: Alonso Martínez Zone: A. Martínez | A small gallery with Spanish aerialists such as Ouka Lele o Patricia Gadea. | |
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| Max Estrella Santo Tomé, 6, int. 28004 Madrid Tel: 91 319 55 17 91 319 03 17 Fax: 91 310 31 27 Metro: Alonso Martínez / Colón Zone: A. Martínez | Open: Monday-Friday 11:00 - 15:00 h. and 16:00 - 21:00 h. Saturdays 11:00 - 14:00 h. and 18:00 - 21:00 h. Artists represented include Sergi Aguilar, Fernando Bellver, Eugenio Cano, Pedro Castrortega, Florentino Díaz, Javier de Juan, Andrés Nagel, Miquel Navarro, Fernando Sinaga, Eduardo Vega de Seoane, Carlos Vidal.
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| Moriarty Almirante, 5, 1° dcha. Tel: 91 5314365 Metro: Chueca Zone: Chueca | Associated with the 'movida madrileña' of the 1980's, this gallery was a starting place for many of the best known artists from that generation. Works by García Alix, Pérez Villalta, Ouka Lele and Paloma Muñoz. | |
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| Oliva Arauna Claudio Coello, 19 Tel: 91 4351808 Metro: Retiro Zone: Salamanca | This gallery is focussed on minimalist sculpture. Works by Susana Solano, Fernando Sinaga and Per Barclay
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| Soledad Lorenzo Orfila, 5 Tel: 91 308 28 87 Metro: Colón / Alonso Martínez Zone: Alonso Martínez | One of the most internationally known Spanish galleries. Excellent exhibit space, and high quality. | |
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| Theo Marqués de la Ensenada, 2 Tel: 91 308 23 59 Metro: Colón | One of the oldest galleries in Madrid, Theo opened its doors in 1967, providing exhibit space for many exiled and foreign artists. Nowadays it's somewhat more conservative. Artist include Arp, Calder, Tápies, Soto, Picasso... | |
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| Tórculo Claudio Coello, 17 Tel: 91 575 86 86 Metro: Serrano Zone: Salamanca | Since 1979 this gallery and art bookstore has been dedicated to graphic art. Works by Lucio Múñoz, José Hernández o Manuel Alcorlo among others. They also organize talks. | |
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