For four days, “By Invitation” opens the doors of the Círculo Ecuestre, turning its rooms into a showcase for modern and contemporary art. Established galleries, up-and-coming art initiatives, collectors and art professionals share the space, bringing together different generations and styles. The exhibition is shaped more by connections and contrasts than by categories, allowing visitors to move from historical works to contemporary pieces without rigid boundaries. It is a way of looking at art through conversation rather than from a distance.
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The seventh edition of "By Invitation" takes Trames obertes (Open Weaves) as its theme, bringing together different generations, perspectives and contexts to explore art as a space for connection.
The programme is divided into three sections. Palacete brings together historical, established and emerging artists; Vértigo focuses on younger projects and new artistic approaches; and Espuela presents modern and post-war art from the secondary market.
The artists represented include Antoni Tàpies, Joan Miró, Olga Sacharoff, Joaquín Torres-García, Antoni Muntadas and Ignasi Aballí, alongside emerging artists represented by galleries in Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Naples, Dubai and São Paulo.
The setting is well worth a look, too. The Círculo Ecuestre is housed in a modernista mansion designed by Joan Josep Hervás i Arizmendi in 1910. During the art fair, some of its most distinctive rooms are given over to works of art rather than their usual members.
Admission is free, but there’s a catch: in keeping with the event’s name, you need to request an invitation in advance.
