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APERTURA MADRID GALLERY WEEKEND 2025: Contemporary Sculpture at Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Experience contemporary sculpture in the Lázaro Galdiano Museum garden, initiating Madrid's significant annual gallery season.

The Lázaro Galdiano Museum garden in Madrid transforms into an open-air exhibition, showcasing contemporary sculptures. Visitors can explore works by 14 artists from Arte Madrid galleries, thoughtfully arranged throughout the Parque Florido. This unique event kicks off the 16th Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend, celebrating art and culture.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition transforms the garden of the Lázaro Galdiano Museum into an open-air exhibition space, showcasing sculptures by 14 artists represented by Arte Madrid galleries. It serves as the kickoff for the 16th edition of Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend, celebrating contemporary art and culture.

Curatorial context

From September 11 to October 26, 2025, the garden of the Museo Lázaro Galdiano will be reimagined as an outdoor exhibition space for the 16th edition of Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend. Fourteen artists, represented by galleries from Arte Madrid, will present their sculptures throughout the Parque Florido. The exhibition aims to kick off one of the year's most significant art events, opening the gallery season in Madrid. Visitors can explore works by Julio Galindo, José Cháfer, June Crespo, Monique Bastiaans, Alex Hernández & Ariamna Contino, Donna Huanca, Vicente Blanco, Fredy Alzate, Arturo Berned, Heiner Meyer, Ricardo Cárdenas, Aldo Chaparro, Pieter Obels, and Diego Canogar. The sculptures are strategically placed across the garden, including near the museum entrance, library, and old main entrance, allowing visitors to discover the grounds while engaging with contemporary art.

Admission and ticket notes

Entry to the exhibition in the museum garden is free and open to all visitors. The garden serves as an outdoor exhibition space within the Museo Lázaro Galdiano.

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Venue
Museo Lázaro Galdiano
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Sep 11, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring sculptures by Julio Galindo, José Cháfer, June Crespo, Monique Bastiaans, Alex Hernández & Ariamna Contino, Donna Huanca, Vicente Blanco, Fredy Alzate, Arturo Berned, Heiner Meyer, Ricardo Cárdenas, Aldo Chaparro, Pieter Obels, and Diego Canogar.
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