Last week we returned to Madrid for its vibrant art week, a moment when the city becomes a crossroads for contemporary art, collectible design and new artistic proposals. Together with members of the club, we spent several days navigating fairs, exhibitions and private events, discovering the diversity of practices shaping today’s creative landscape.

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While the week naturally revolved around the preview of ARCOmadrid, we approached it with a particular focus: identifying artists working with technology and digital tools within the broader, often more traditional, art fair ecosystem. This search is always an important thread during art weeks, allowing us to trace how technological practices intersect with contemporary art. During the preview, we visited a selection of galleries and had the chance to meet artists including Daniel Canogar and Ana María Caballero, both of whom integrate digital processes and technological experimentation into their work. Speaking directly with the artists about the pieces they were presenting offered collectors a deeper understanding of their research and evolving practices.

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Beyond the main fair, Madrid Art Week also revealed the richness of its satellite events. Guided visits to CAN Art Fair and FORMA Design Fair allowed us to explore a wider spectrum of creative production, from contemporary art to collectible design. Moving between these different environments highlighted the energy of Madrid’s cultural scene during the week and the diversity of proposals emerging from both galleries and independent platforms.

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One of the most special moments of the program was the visit to the exhibition Aeolia by Solimán López at Instituto Cervantes. Organized on the occasion of the exhibition’s finissage, this private “Meet the Artist” visit was created especially for members of the 100 collectors club and close friends. Guided by the artist himself and the curator of the show, Roberta Bosco, we explored the works in depth, discussing the technological processes behind them as well as the conceptual questions they raise around data, environment and digital ecosystems. The conversation offered a rare opportunity to engage directly with López’s practice and better understand the role technology plays in shaping new artistic languages.

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The week concluded with another encounter with a digital artist: a special dinner we co-hosted with Onkaos at the new space of Colección Solo to celebrate the presentation of Autobahn, a new series by Nikita Diakur. During the evening, the artist and his team shared the ideas behind the project before an intimate dinner and a guided visit through the collection space.

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Intense, inspiring and filled with discoveries, the week perfectly reflected what these moments can offer: a mix of encounters, conversations and shared experiences around art, design and technological practices. Creating access to these kinds of moments, where collectors can meet artists, understand their processes and experience art beyond the fair booths, remains at the heart of what we aim to offer the members of the club.