Artistic Exploration in Madrid:
Discovering the Arco Art Fair
In the heart of Madrid’s effervescent art scene, students in the MBA in Arts & Cultural Management at IESA arts&culture recently embarked on an enriching experience, accompanied by their lead professors Lassla Esquivel, lead professor for the Arts MBAs; Grecia Caceres, head of the Latin America department of IESA’s Applied Research Center; and Carolina Ariza.
Captivating immersion in the "Fotoenfotomatón" exhibition at the OTR Espacio de Arte, where the striking works of Irene Luna and Amparito awakened their artistic sensibility.
This outing was not limited to a single gallery. Students also had the opportunity to explore the Galería Helga de Alvear, a renowned Madrid institution, where they were dazzled by the bold creations of Thomas Locher.
They had the privilege of meeting the artist Emilio Chapela and discovering Arkhé Space, a Latin American archive dedicated to queer and LGBTI memory.
They visited the TAI school, represented by Natalia Gonzalez, with which IESA has a partnership.
The highlight of their journey was undoubtedly the visit to the Museo La Neomudéjar, where the Goldstein Private Collection was exhibited in the prestigious setting of the Arco Art Fair in Madrid in 2024. Arco (Feria Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo) is one of the world’s most important contemporary art fairs, attracting galleries, collectors and art lovers from around the world. This fair offers an invaluable platform for discovering and acquiring leading contemporary artworks, as well as for exchanging ideas and networking within the global art community.
Immersed in the heart of this private collection, the students witnessed a dazzling panorama of contemporary artworks, nurturing their passion for art and their studies in arts management.
This experience goes beyond the purely academic framework. It offers students a unique opportunity to dive into the complex and dynamic world of contemporary art, while allowing them to build valuable connections with industry professionals. Under the expert guidance of their professors, this artistic exploration in Madrid will remain etched in their memory, shaping their understanding of art and its management for years to come.
