The chosen location reinforces this objective. Doctor Fourquet Street, just steps from the Reina Sofía Museum, has become one of the main arteries of contemporary art in Spain. It is home to some of the country’s most active and forward-thinking galleries, creating an environment of remarkable creative energy. Being part of this circuit will allow Artizar not only to increase its visibility but also to participate more consistently in the debates, trends, and professional relationships that drive the sector. Ultimately, the goal is to integrate into an ecosystem that, while far from Artizar’s island origins, multiplies the possibilities for collaboration with institutions, collectors, and cultural agents.

Following the successful September presentation, the Madrid space will remain closed for the coming months to undergo a comprehensive renovation. The aim is to adapt the venue to the demands of an ambitious program, equipping it with the technical and aesthetic conditions required for museum-quality exhibitions. This interim phase will pave the way for the grand reopening in January 2026, when the Madrid gallery will officially launch with a solo exhibition by Julio Blancas. Known for his meticulous approach to drawing and a career that combines technical experimentation with a deep reflection on landscape and perception, the Canary Islands–born artist will have the honor of inaugurating the new space, underscoring Artizar’s ongoing commitment to the artists of its homeland.

The definitive opening of the Madrid branch does not, however, signal a shift away from the gallery’s original headquarters in Tenerife. On the contrary, Artizar envisions a dual, complementary model, with around four exhibitions per year in Madrid adding to the six already held annually in La Laguna. This strategy will foster a fluid dialogue between the two territories, generating synergies that enrich both the artists and their audiences. Madrid will provide visibility and direct contact with the core of Spain’s contemporary art scene, while Tenerife will remain a laboratory of ideas, a space for research, and a bridge to the Atlantic context.

For the artists represented by Artizar, this expansion represents an exceptional opportunity. Having a permanent presence in the capital will allow them to reach a wider audience, establish relationships with top-level collectors and institutions, and take part in a program aligned with the city’s major art events. At the same time, the gallery will benefit from increased exchange with other cultural agents, reinforcing its ability to develop international projects and consolidating its reputation as one of the most committed advocates for contemporary art in Spain.

The opening in Madrid also carries symbolic weight for the Artizar team. After more than three decades of work from the Canary Islands, this new chapter represents both recognition of the path already traveled and a bold step toward the future. The decision to expand to the capital is not driven solely by market considerations but by a need for dialogue and presence in a context where many of the narratives of contemporary art are shaped. In this sense, the Doctor Fourquet venue is conceived not only as an exhibition space but also as a meeting point, a place for debate and collective construction.

When Julio Blancas’s exhibition officially opens the new space in January 2026, Galería Artizar will have completed a transition that began with the presentation of GEN 80 during Apertura Madrid. It will be the start of a stage in which Tenerife and Madrid complement each other, reinforcing the mission that has guided the gallery since its founding: to give visibility to its artists, foster exchange between diverse contexts, and contribute to the development of a plural and open artistic landscape. With its vibrant cultural scene and international reach, Spain’s capital will thus become a privileged platform for continuing the dialogue that began more than thirty years ago in the Canary Islands.