The Prado Online: When Art Becomes a Global Conversation

By Maite Alonso

1-minute read. In today’s attention economy, where images circulate at dizzying speed, it is telling that the Museo Nacional del Prado has been nominated for the Webby Awards—often described as the “Oscars of the Internet.” More than an institutional achievement, this nomination signals a shift in how art inhabits the digital realm. The nomination—whose awards…

ARCOmadrid 2026 Awards Galería Elvira González the 2nd Juana de Aizpuru Prize

By eMe Alonso

2-minute read. ARCOmadrid 2026 has awarded the 2nd Juana de Aizpuru Prize to Galería Elvira González, in recognition of its distinguished trajectory and long-standing commitment to the International Contemporary Art Fair. The award highlights the gallery’s role within both the national and international art ecosystem, as well as its close ties to the fair since its early years. “We…

Recognition of Collecting: ARCO Foundation awards the ‘A’ 2025 Prizes to five distinguished collectors and institutions of contemporary art

By eMe Alonso

The ARCO Foundation, in its 29th edition, has awarded the “A” Collecting Prizes, highlighting the work of five distinguished collectors and institutions that promote contemporary art. Patricia Phelps de Cisneros receives the “A” Honorary Prize for her valuable support of the arts. Founder of the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection, she has been recognized for…