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LECTURES AND EVENTS
Inspiring ideas. Extraordinary stories. A community that brings them to life.The Arts Society Madrid brings together an exciting programme of expert-led lectures, cultural experiences and social events throughout the year.From art and architecture to history and culture, our talks invite you to discover new perspectives and see the world differently.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PMFrom the international superstars to the local underground heroes, you are guaranteed to leave knowing your Invader from your Aryz
Feb 10, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMEverything is Art, Everything is Politics, by Frank Woodgate. Ai Weiwei is a contemporary Chinese artist and activist known for using sculpture, installation, and public art to address human rights, politics, and power.
Mar 10, 2027, 7:00 PMDiscover the life and luminous work of Joaquín Sorolla, the Spanish master who captivated audiences across Europe and North America. Sardina explores his rise to international fame and his extraordinary ability to capture light, landscape and life.
Apr 14, 2027, 7:00 PMIn 1990, thirteen masterpieces worth an estimated $600 million were stolen from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. They have never been recovered. Join Georgina Bexon to explore the extraordinary story behind the world’s greatest unsolved art heist.
May 12, 2027, 7:00 PMHow do we make sense of the art of our time? Anna Mozynska explores the defining trends of 21st-century art, from globalisation and AI to participation and relational aesthetics, featuring artists including Ai Weiwei, Mona Hatoum and Francis Alÿs.
Jun 09, 2027, 7:00 PMWho was Andy Warhol, and why does his work still fascinate us? Alejandra Carazo explores the life, art and controversial legacy of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Oct 13, 2027, 7:00 PMTravel back to 711 AD as Ian Cockburn brings the fascinating history of Al-Andalus to life, from the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula to the spectacular architecture, art and culture of Córdoba and Granada.
Nov 10, 2027, 7:00 PMDiscover the visionary architecture of Santiago Calatrava, from his sculptural bridges and soaring towers to Valencia’s spectacular City of Arts and Sciences. Ed Glinert explores the career and distinctive neo-Futurist style of Spain’s superstar architect.
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