Whether you're interested in a particular period or an internationally renowned artist, you'll find an exhibition to suit you at this cultural space. Located on Paseo de Recoletos, it also hosts a program dedicated to contemporary painting. A heartfelt posthumous tribute to Joaqun Sorolla, the Valencian painter known for his adroit representation of sunlight and water (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. 8 May-30 Nov).

Tell Me Who You Are

Who are you is the question that this exhibition invites us to answer through an ample spectrum of artistic proposals. From the general programme to the curated sections, ARCOmadrid offers the opportunity to discover the work of artists like Jon Rafman, who reflects on the role of images in a digital society. Likewise, Lua Ribeira and Pilar Aymerich are pioneers in the gender perspective of Spanish photography or Widline Cadet and Sebastian Bruno, who are breaking with conventional boundaries of contemporary art.

El Prado de Noche also opens its doors on Saturdays to allow visitors to visit the exhibition spaces at zero cost. The offer is varied and includes thematic shows, a film projection and even a cafeteria service. This month we can enjoy an immersive experience based on Stanley Kubrick’s films or a photographic survey of Boris Savelev and a retrospective of Erwin Olaf, the renovator of narrative aesthetics. We can also explore the connections between cinema and fashion through Jean Paul Gaultier or visit the exhibition devoted to Leonora Carrington, a British artist who lived in Spain from 1938 until 1940.

Letters To The Director

From well-known museums to alternative spaces, Madrid is a cultural mecca with an incredible offering of exposiciones en madrid actualmente. From painting to contemporary art, photography to sensory and immersive experiences there is something for everyone.

A trip to the Museo del Prado is essential (and affordable when you use our Museum Pass). It includes a visit to the permanent collections of the three major Madrid museums plus a number of temporary exhibitions. You can enjoy this great offer any day of the week (except Mondays at the Thyssen-Bornemisza) and you have one year from the date of purchase to visit all three museums. Keep your pass or ticket safe on your phone and you'll always have it close at hand.

Valencian painter Joaquin Sorolla is a master of the depiction of sunlit water and daylight. His works have a strong social message and address the main issues of his time. His paintings are a reflection of the passion and intensity of Spanish art.

A Dane in Madrid During The Restoration

Sometimes a visit to a small museum fashions the perfect art experience, and that's exactly what we find in three centrally-located art spaces in Madrid that offer high-quality alternatives to the Big Three museums (Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. Until 5 January).

The Berlin Wall exhibition, a heartfelt posthumous tribute to Eduardo Rosales, an exhibition of carriages and vehicles in the collection of Patrimonio Nacional or an ode to Claude Monet through his paintings from the Musee Marmottan Monet in Paris are other highlights (CentroCentro. Until 10 January).

In this retrospective on the great director of series, films and documentaries, visitors will be able to discover objects like the model of the ship used in "2001: A Space Odyssey", his typewriter or clapperboards from some of his iconic works. This immersive exhibition at Madrid Artes Digitales is another must-see (MAD. Until 16 October).

The Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall was a massive concrete barrier that divided the city between East and West. It included miles of patrolled trenches, watchtowers, guard dog runs and floodlights that deprived people of their ability to move freely. It claimed more than 130 victims during its lifespan and was finally removed in 1998.

At the same time, a memorial for the victims of the Berlin Wall was established in the place where it once stood. The monument was designed by Manfred Fischer and consists of a simple stele with an engraving.

From painting to immersive experiences, there are a number of unmissable exhibitions for art lovers in Madrid. From renowned museums to independent galleries, these exhibitions are not to be missed. From a comprehensive retrospective of Boris Savelev to an examination of the relationship between cinema and fashion, there is something for everyone in Madrid.

Conclusion

Art has different forms and each one transmits a specific message. Discover curious exhibitions in madrid that will open your mind to new artistic ideas. Take a trip through the history of Spain with paintings grounded in realism and sketches that tell stories of heartbreak or reunions (Galeria Leandro Navarro). Or admire metallic sculptures that examine human intuition and creativity (Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 23 Sept-8 Jan).