What is ARCOlisboa?
ARCOlisboa is Portugal’s leading international contemporary art fair, transforming Lisbon into a key meeting point for collectors, gallerists, artists and professionals from across the globe.
The Cordoaria Nacional once again serves as the main venue, hosting galleries and projects selected by the Organising Committee, alongside curated content from renowned curatorial teams.
The Main Programme, the core of the fair, brings together national and international galleries whose proposals stand out for their commitment to artistic quality and excellence. In addition, ARCOlisboa features two key curated sections:
- As formas do Oceano (The Shapes of the Ocean), curated by Paula Nascimento and Igor Simões, showcasing projects and artists that explore the relationships between Africa and its diaspora.
- Opening, curated by Sofía Lanusse and Diogo Pinto, highlighting new artistic languages and spaces, fostering discovery and research.
ARCOlisboa opens with a day exclusively dedicated to art professionals, followed by access for the general public, positioning itself as a must-attend event in the international contemporary art calendar.
General Programme
The General Programme of ARCOlisboa is made up of galleries and projects selected by the Organising Committee.
Curated Programmes
ARCOlisboa hosts two curated programmes dealing with research on the African territory and its diaspora, as well as reflections on contemporary artistic creation and the discovery of new projects.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about ARCOlisboa, including opening hours, tickets, and accreditation, as well as services for visitors and exhibitors. This guide will help you plan your visit and make the most of the exhibitions, parallel activities, and professional meetings offered by the fair.
ARCOlisboa will be held soon at IFEMA MADRID.
You can check the official ARCOlisboa schedule and the complete program of activities—such as presentations, talks, themed areas, and events for professionals—on the event's Schedule and Activities page. The daily schedules are updated there, as well as all the training and networking activities planned during the fair. We recommend checking it periodically, as the agenda may be expanded or modified according to the final schedule of the show.
Find out all the information about the ARCOlisboa galleries at the Galleries page.
Discover all the winners from the last edition of ARCOlisboa in the Awards page.
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