Dalo Unique The fusion of music, visual art and global culture

By eMe Alonso

Dalo Unique is the name that is resonating strongly in the contemporary art scene, thanks to his ability to inte- grate music, visual art and new technologies in a fluid and avant-garde way. This musician, music producer, visual artist and multidisciplinary creator has achieved a unique synthesis that positions him as one of the most…

26th Conference on Contemporary Art Conservation at the Reina

By eMe Alonso

Aimed at professionals, students, researchers and companies dedicated to the conservation and restoration of contemporary works of art. On March 3 and 4, 2025, the 26th Conference on Contemporary Art Conservation will be held in Madrid, organized by the Conservation-Restoration Department of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, sponsored by Fundación MAPFRE. This…

Karakuri: When the Magic of Mechanics Becomes Art in Japan

By eMe Alonso

The fascination with karakuri, those traditional automata from Japan, lies not only in their functionality but in the deep intersection of art, mechanics, and culture that these devices represent. Originating from the Edo period (1603-1868), karakuri were not mere toys or curiosities: they were manifestations of Japanese ingenuity, capable of dazzling even the most discerning…

Masaveu Collection: 20th Century Spanish Art that Transcends Time

By eMe Alonso

The Masaveu Collection is not merely a compilation of artworks; it is a testimony to the aesthetic evolution of a century that unfolds between the private and the collective, the personal and the historical. Over nearly a century, the Masaveu family has created a visual legacy that, through its continuous growth, has transcended its origins…

Between Shadows and Lights: Alberto García-Alix and the CAAC Collection

By eMe Alonso

The exhibition “Diversity in the CAAC Collection: The Photographic Gaze of Alberto García-Alix”, curated by the renowned photographer himself, offers a deep visual reflection on identity and diversity through contemporary photography. Held at the Claustrón Norte of the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) in Seville, the show brings together a selection of works that…

Neuroaesthetics: The art of painting in the mind

By eMe Alonso

Our latest issue, number 24 of ARTNOBEL Inspiration Review of Contemporary Art, features a fascinating essay that explores the connection between art and neuroscience through neuroaesthetics, an interdisciplinary field that has begun to reshape our understanding of art from a scientific perspective. The question posed — Is neuroaesthetics the invisible canvas of perception? — delves…

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…

There is no Contemporary art without consequences 

By eMe Alonso

To be valued culturally, it must be difficult, elevated, sublime, special. This difficulty guarantees its exclusive status as a culture of another level. This difficulty excludes and guarantees the exclusivity of its audience. This socioeconomic category as a level of quality functions as a class badge. The consumption of culture is designed to fulfill the…

ARCOmadrid 2024 presents its innovations

By eMe Alonso

The main novelty is that for the first time, ARCOmadrid will be held in March, and not in February as usual. Its director, Maribel Lopez, has announced at a press conference that from now on it will continue to be held in the first week of March, in order to make it easier for collectors…