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Studio Visit: Serban Ionescu

We enter Serban Ionescu’s studio in Paris, an oasis within the city where the artist combines his workplace and home. Both spaces are filled with objects, models, and materials that hint at his constant curiosity and inventive approach.

Personal Picks: Alix de Lataillade

Next up: Alix de Lataillade. As Paris Gallery Manager, Alix has accompanied the space since its opening, living in close proximity to the artworks that shape its daily rhythm.

Maru Quiñonero Receives the Premios Alfonso X Award in Painting and Sculpture

We are proud to announce that Maru Quiñonero has been awarded the Premios Alfonso X in the category of Painting and Sculpture, in recognition of her institutional solo exhibition LA EXTRANJERA, presented at the Palacio Almudí.

A Look Into: Frédéric Dumoulin

For this first edition of A Look Into, Frédéric Dumoulin responded to a series of questions using a disposable camera. Rather than documenting the exhibition directly, his images trace the conditions that surround his practice: light, landscape, recurring forms, and quiet moments of observation.

Personal Picks: Annie Fajardo

Next up: Annie Fajardo. As Communication Manager at Alzueta Gallery, Annie works at the crossroads of image, language, narrative and strategy, shaping how exhibitions, artists, and ideas travel beyond the gallery walls. Moving between texts, visuals, and conversations, she is particularly interested in how art creates emotional narratives and how images linger in memory.

Personal Picks: Paula Bernandez

Next up: Paula Bernandez, she is the Manager of Exhibitions across all our gallery spaces, as well as overseeing logistics for our participation in international art fairs.

Studio Visit: Iván Franco

Iván Franco works through detail, creating drawings that mimic the clarity of a photograph. His practice questions the act of looking, pushing drawing towards a level of precision that borders on the real. We visit his studio, a quiet space with privileged views over Barcelona.

Personal Picks: Ricard Molins

Next up: Next up: Ricard Molins, Head of Sales at Alzueta Gallery. With a background in Art History and a daily practice rooted in dialogue with artists and collectors, Ricard approaches art through the lens of intention, seeking to understand not only how a work is made, but why. His Personal Picks reflect this sensitivity: a selection shaped by his fascination with the studio as the true origin of every artwork.

Studio Visit: Claudia Valsells

Claudia Valsells’ studio in Barcelona is a bright space where color is thought about, analyzed, and lived. Ordered yet always in motion, meticulous but with that kind of chaos that creative processes generate, it has become the place where the painter develops her chromatic universe.

Alzueta Gallery Among Artsy’s Leading Galleries Worldwide

We’re proud to share that Alzueta Gallery has once again been recognized by Artsy among the leading galleries worldwide.

Alexander Wertheim at Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro

German artist Alexander Wertheim (b. 1995) presents his first institutional exhibition in Mexico, October 2025, at the Museo de la Ciudad de Querétaro, in collaboration with Saenger Galería. The show opens on October 31, 2025, and will remain on view through January 2026.

Personal Picks: Natalia Dualde

Next up: Natalia Dualde. Part of our Gallery Management since the gallery’s very beginning, Natalia brings over twenty years of experience and a deep connection to the artists she works with

Meet Lucía Vergara

On the occasion of her debut exhibition this December at Alzueta Gallery, we speak with Lucía Vergara Ballester, a Barcelona-based artist and creative director at Après Ski. Her work is deeply rooted in tradition, intuition, and the art of manual craft. Rather than chasing constant innovation, Lucía embraces the urgent need to reconnect with our cultural roots and the past.

Personal Picks: Adèle Ariès

Next up: Adèle Ariès. As Paris Gallery Director and Manager of Exhibitions across all our spaces, Adèle inhabits a role that is both expansive and deeply personal. She bridges the gallery’s international program with a curatorial sensitivity that reflects her own way of experiencing art. For Adèle, exhibitions are not only about presenting works, but also about creating spaces of encounter, between artist and viewer, thought and emotion, form and resonance.

Studio Visit: Klas Ernflo

On this occasion we visited Klas Ernflo in his studio in Casavells, a small village in the Empordà region where the Swedish-born artist works. By coincidence, his studio is located in the very same village as our countryside gallery, The Palau de Casavells. Ernflo’s practice moves between painting and sculpture, with a particular sensitivity for everyday objects, shapes, and landscapes.

Personal Picks: Laura Ballesteros

Next up: Laura Ballesteros. As Gallery Manager of Palau de Casavells, Laura brings not only her curatorial eye but also a deep personal connection to the Empordà, the land she calls home. Her role at the Palau is more than professional. It’s interwoven with memory, rhythm, and a way of looking at art that mirrors the pace of this place.

Personal Picks: Alejo P. Dualde

Next up: Alejo P. Dualde, our Madrid Gallery Director. With a background rooted in both visual and sonic cultures, Alejo brings a nuanced, multisensory approach to art. His personal selection is shaped by a deep sensitivity to rhythm and atmosphere, qualities that bridge his love of music with his curatorial vision. This is a look into the works that resonate with him not just visually, but emotionally and sonically.

Bamboo Planet: Laurent Martin “Lo” at Museo Evaristo Valle

We’re thrilled to announce Bamboo Planet, a major institutional solo exhibition by Laurent Martin “Lo”, now on view from July 6 through September 28, 2025 at the Museo Evaristo Valle in Gijón, Spain.

Alzueta Gallery x James Rielly x CANADA GOODS

We are pleased to present Stations on Our Journey, a solo exhibition by James Rielly (Wrexham, 1956), now on view at our Sèneca space in Barcelona as part of the T-10 series, a program dedicated to emerging curatorial perspectives.

Personal Picks: Júlia Alzueta

First up: Júlia Alzueta, our Gallery Director at Alzueta Gallery. With a sharp eye and deep connection to the artists we work with, Júlia shares a personal selection shaped by intuition, emotion, and years of close collaboration.

Iván Franco: Reassembling the Image

On the occasion of his exhibition (Des-)Estructurado at Alzueta Gallery Madrid, we spoke with Iván Franco about his artistic proposal. It includes works created from the remnants of the drawing process, such as shavings, graphite dust, and pigment, which the artist reassembles into autonomous pieces, in dialogue with his figurative works.

Meet Marina Arias

Marina Arias (Salta, Argentina, 1987) is one of the newest artists to join our gallery. Now based in Barcelona, her work explores the emotional power of landscape, shaped by a deep connection to nature. In this interview, she talks about the evolution of her practice and how different places have shaped her work.

Meet Alexander Wertheim

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Alexander Wertheim (Wertheim, Germany, 1995), a painter whose work explores the fertile ground between structure and spontaneity. Wertheim has developed a deeply intuitive practice grounded in repetition, rhythm, and the subtle negotiation of form.

Miquel Alzueta Receives the GAC 2025 Honorary Award

We are proud to share that Miquel Alzueta, founder of Alzueta Gallery, has been honored with the 2025 GAC Honorary Award, presented by the Gremi de Galeries d’Art de Catalunya

Studio Visit: Aythamy Armas

Right in the centre of Barcelona, just a few steps from La Rambla but tucked away in a quiet passage, Aythamy Armas welcomes us into his studio. An intimate space where matter, gesture, sound, and silence coexist.

“Com un teló suspès a la branca d’un arbre” by Bruno Ollé at Can Manyé

We are proud to announce that Bruno Ollé will present «Com un teló suspès a la branca d’un arbre», a solo exhibition at Can Manyé.

Alba Suau at CAN Ibiza 2025

As part of the OFF program of CAN Art Ibiza 2025, artist Alba Suau will present a collaborative exhibition with fellow artist Adrià Mayordomo at the Faro de Ses Coves Blanques.

Berni Puig: Between Murals, Studio, and Landscape Memory

Known for his hybrid practice between muralism and studio painting, Puig continues to explore the interplay between landscape, memory, and material through a distinctive visual language that includes works on canvas, wall interventions, and now sculptural forms. On the occasion of this new solo exhibition, we speak with the artist about his process.

MAM Participates in Group Exhibition ‘OUTILS’ at Fondation La Ruche-Syedoux

We are proud to announce the participation of Miguel Angel Molina in the group exhibition OUTILS, taking place from May 1 to May 10, 2025, at the historic Fondation La Ruche-Syedoux in Paris.

M.A.M & Antonio González at Centre del Carme in Cosas que hacen CLAC. La cerámica del arte.

We’re proud to share that two of our artists, Miguel Ángel Molina (M.A.M) and Antonio González, are participating in the collective exhibition ‘Cosas que hacen CLAC. La cerámica del arte’, now on view at the Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània (CCCC) in Valencia.

Maru Quiñonero Debuts in Murcia with ‘LA EXTRANJERA’ at the Almudí Palace

We’re thrilled to announce LA EXTRANJERA, a major institutional solo exhibition by Spanish artist Maru Quiñonero, opening on May 2 at 13:00 at the Almudí Palace in Murcia. The show features a body of work developed during her recent residency at Baix Empordà and will be on view through July 26, 2025.

Studio Visit: David Macho

From his studio in Barcelona’s Raval, David Macho constructs a universe where humor, irony, and pop culture collide. His paintings blend playful irreverence with sharp social commentary, weaving together references from television, celebrity culture, and art history.

Hugo Alonso: Reimagining Painting Through Cultural Fragments

Hugo Alonso’s work defies easy categorization. His paintings blend elements of appropriationism with references drawn from cinema, music, and internet culture, while remaining rooted in the traditional medium of acrylic painting. The result is a captivating exploration of perception, memory, and the emotional impact of visual stimuli.

Meet Rubén Rodrigo

Rubén Rodrigo (Salamanca, Spain, 1980) is one of the newest artists to join our gallery. Based in Madrid, his work meditates on purity, luminosity, and emptiness, balancing spontaneity and control. In this interview, he shares insights into his artistic journey, creative process, and inspirations, offering a deeper understanding of his practice.

This Is How We Look, Is This Who We Are?

Photography has a paradoxical relationship with reality: it captures it more directly than painting, yet it also allows for the creative construction of images with artistic and critical intent. This is evident in Alzueta Gallery’s first group photography exhibition, which explores how we perceive ourselves and others.

‘The remains of the day’: A new group exhibition that finds meaning in the everyday

‘The remains of the day’ invites us to pause and appreciate the quiet poetry of life’s fleeting moments. Through the works of Miho Ichise, Hiroki Kawanabe, and James P. Morse, the exhibition celebrates the tender details of daily life—reminding us that the ordinary holds extraordinary power when we take the time to truly see.

Our Debut at NADA Miami 2024

We’re thrilled to announce Alzueta Gallery’s debut at NADA Miami 2024, running from December 3rd to 7th. This milestone marks a significant moment for us as we join one of the art world’s most dynamic and forward-thinking events. At our booth, we’ll be presenting a carefully curated selection of works by two remarkable artists: Nina Silverberg and Sune Christiansen.

At the studio with: Sune Christiansen

For Danish artist Sune Christiansen, creativity knows no boundaries. Renowned for his playful yet enigmatic take on figurative abstraction, Christiansen has developed a signature style that bridges the gap between the familiar and the ambiguous. His work invites viewers into a world where texture, form, and movement interact in unexpected ways, leaving space for interpretation and introspection.

Celebrating a Milestone with Artsy

We are proud to announce that Alzueta Gallery has been recognized in the Artsy Gallery Report 2024 as one of the top small and mid-size galleries in the industry! This milestone celebrates nearly 25 years of passion, collaboration, and unwavering commitment.