Introduction to ARCO Madrid 2025
ARCO Madrid is Spain’s International Contemporary Art Fair. It will celebrate its 44th edition from March 5 to 9, 2025, at the IFEMA MADRID exhibition center. Since its inception in 1982, ARCO Madrid has been a key venue in the contemporary art market, fostering connections among galleries, artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts worldwide.
ARCO Madrid 2025 promises to be a significant event in the contemporary art calendar. It will offer a rich blend of artistic expressions and foster meaningful dialogues within the art community. Whether you’re an art professional, collector, or enthusiast, this edition provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the global art scene.
Central Theme: The Amazon Project
The 2025 edition of ARCO Madrid centers around the Amazon with the project titled “Wametise: Ideas for an Amazofuturism.” Curated by Denilson Baniwa and María Wills in collaboration with the Institute for Postnatural Studies, this initiative explores innovative modes of creation that depict hybrid existences intertwining human, plant, physical, and metaphysical entities.
Exhibition Sections
ARCO Madrid 2025 features several curated sections:
General Programme: The core of the fair showcases a diverse array of galleries selected by the Organising Committee.
Opening. New Galleries: A platform for emerging galleries established within the last seven years, curated by Cristina Anglada and Anissa Touati.
Profiles | Latin American Art: Curated by José Esparza Chong Cuy, this section reinforces ARCO Madrid’s longstanding relationship with Latin American art.
Dates and Venue
Dates: March 5–9, 2025
Venue: IFEMA MADRID, Pavilions 7 and 9
Address: Avenida del Partenón, 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain
The fair is open to both art professionals and the general public and offers a comprehensive schedule of exhibitions, talks, and events.
Highlights and Special Events
In addition to the main exhibitions, ARCO Madrid 2025 presents a series of special events and programs:
First Collector Program by Fundación Banco Santander: A complimentary advisory service designed to assist new art collectors in navigating the fair and making informed acquisitions.
Emerige-CPGA Prize: Awarded to a living artist active on the French art scene and exhibiting at ARCO Madrid 2025, this prize celebrates the collaboration between artists and their galleries.
Visitor Information
Tickets are available for purchase through the official IFEMA MADRID website.
The venue is accessible via various modes of transportation:
Metro: Line 8, with the exit directly opposite IFEMA MADRID’s South entrance.
Bus: Multiple city bus routes service the area.
Parking: On-site parking is available, with rates starting from €2.85 per hour.
