Experience the international art showcase in Marbella featuring forty global galleries at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones. This curated fair presents exclusive collector programs alongside specialized artistic initiatives, including the Nomonochrome Project by artist Jaime Gili. Visitors can also explore the local cultural connection through curated print exhibitions.
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The second edition of ART MARBELLA brings together forty international galleries for a premier contemporary art showcase held at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones. This international fair features a specialized collector program, VIP cultural visits, and highlights such as the Nomonochrome Project by artist Jaime Gili.
ART MARBELLA 2016 serves as a key international platform for modern and contemporary art, featuring a curated selection of forty galleries from across the globe. Following a successful inaugural debut, this second edition expands to six days, fostering engagement between international visitors and the local art market through a robust program of VIP activities, including museum visits and exclusive receptions. The fair highlights specific creative initiatives such as the Nomonochrome Project by London-based Venezuelan artist Jaime Gili, which explores the synthesis of modern abstract painting and vintage sports car design. Additionally, the event features the 'Libro de Bolsillo' exhibition, curated by Elena Caranca and supported by the Museo del Grabado de Marbella, reflecting the fair's commitment to local artistic integration and the maturation of the regional art market.
The fair is open to the public with specific programming for invited guests and collectors on the opening day. Visitors are encouraged to check official scheduling for daily access hours which run from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with extended hours on the final day of the event.
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An artistic dialogue focused on expressive Basque hand studies.
Explore sketches and charcoal studies by Eduardo Chillida and Nicolás de Lekuona. Learn how these Basque modern artists investigated human gesture through draftsmanship.
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A contemporary sculpture residency project by June Crespo.
Explore the conceptual installation 'Pura vida' by emerging artist June Crespo. The work features a human-scale shelter built from construction materials, contrasting an exotic exterior with an intimate interior.
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Gestural drawings and bronze sculpture exploring human form.
View a selection of expressive Prussian blue drawings by José Antonio Sistiaga that capture the rhythm of the human body. The display is complemented by a bronze nude sculpture from artist Baltasar Lobo.
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Fourteen modern paintings and sculptures from private collections.
Trace sixty years of artistic development through the works of twelve modern Basque artists. This presentation features notable paintings and sculptures, highlighting key movements from early twentieth-century painters to vanguard mid-century sculptors at Michel Mejuto Gallery.
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A curated presentation of three notable historical painters.
Examine the dialogue between the works of Iturrino, Losada, and Baroja. Learn more about the artistic styles and historical painterly techniques of these prominent figures. Contact the gallery directly for current visitation policies.
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Pioneering modern art linking Paris and Bilbao
Explore a selection of 28 works including painting, sculpture, and metalwork by Francisco Durrio and his contemporaries. Trace the creative connections formed in Paris that helped shape the modern Basque art scene.
Exhibition DetailsDiscover active art and historical showcases across the city
Locate active displays and cultural presentations across various Bilbao venues. Compare historical artifacts, contemporary art, and design showcases to find exactly what interests you before setting out.