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Cultural Foundations and Exhibition Halls
There’s more in Madrid for culture vultures than just Paseo del Arte (Art Walk): Paseo de la Castellana accommodates important exhibition halls, many of them run by cultural foundations managed by banks, insurance companies or big corporations. Find some of them below.
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Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214
Housed in an old Canal de Isabel II warehouse, this is one of the most emblematic art centres in the city.
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Montemadrid Foundation
This 19th-century building in Hapsburg Madrid has become an important cultural benchmark in the city.
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Mateo Inurria Canal Foundation
Located at the beginning of Paseo de la Castellana, next to Plaza de Castilla, this small exhibition hall hosts free exhibitions all year round.
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Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall
A must on anyone's cultural checklist, this exhibition hall is located along the well-known Art Walk.
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Espacio Telefónica Foundation
The past, present and future of telecommunications and art go hand in hand in one of the most prominent buildings on the Gran Vía.
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Residencia de Estudiantes hall
Founded in 1910, these halls have been the wellspring of a number of great Spanish artists of the 20th century, from Unamuno to Lorca and Dalí.
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BBVA Foundation. Palacio del Marqués de Salamanca
The old Palacio de Marqués de Salamanca nowhouses cultural facilities hosted by the BBVA Foundation.
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La Arquería de Nuevos Ministerios
This exhibition space by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport realizes different exhibitions and cultural activities related with architecture.
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Canal de Isabel II of the Region of Madrid Exhibition Hall
First rate art and photography exhibitions are hosted inside this former elevated water deposit.
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Espacio COAM
A multifunctional and modern complex for the citizen, dedicated to architecture.
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Carlos de Amberes Foundation
Private cultural institution which houses The Martyrdom of St. Andrew painting by Rubens
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Ortega y Gasset - Gregorio Marañón Foundation
Inspired by the spirit of the philosopher Ortega y Gasset, the foundation is devoted to the study of the Humanities.
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CaixaForum Madrid
This vibrant cultural centre is famous for its temporary exhibitions and its amazing vertical garden.
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Juan March Foundation
This active, family-run cultural heritage institution produces exhibitions as well as concerts and lecture series.
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Region of Madrid - Alcalá 31 Exhibition Hall
Contemporary art and photography in an emblematic building by architect Antonio Palacios.
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Tabacalera Promoción del Arte
Unique cultural space housed in Madrid’s Former Tobacco Factory in the Lavapiés neighbourhood. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.
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Fundación Manuel Benedito
Institution dedicated to conserving and disseminating the work of painter Manuel Benedito.
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Fundación Francisco Giner de los Ríos
Groundbreaking and avant-garde headquarters of the Free Educational Institution, located in the heart of Chamberí.
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Fundación Botín
A beautiful industrial building dating from the early 20th Century, refurbished in 1996, is home to the Madrid premises of the prestigious foundation from Cantabria.
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Norman Foster Foundation
A non-profit organisation devoted to research, education and the preparation of architecture, design and urban development projects.
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Fundación Fernando de Castro
Unique historic building that stands out for its eclecticism, in the heart of the Chueca district.
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Fundación Casa de México en España
Cultural space for cultural and knowledge exchange between Spain and Mexico, in Chamberí.
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Espacio SOLO
Exhibition hall in front of the Retiro Park, exhibiting different technological, scientific and cultural initiatives.
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Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson
Visit the foundation’s venue in Madrid and enjoy their wonderful first exhibition: The Masaveu Collection. Spanish Painting from the 19th Century.
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