Madrid Street Art: The Complete Guide to Lavapiés and Beyond

Guide pointing out a colourful graffiti mural in the Lavapies neighbourhood of Madrid

When people talk about street art in Spain, they talk about Barcelona. This is understandable and almost entirely wrong. Madrid has been producing extraordinary urban art for decades – politically urgent, technically sophisticated, deeply rooted in the city’s specific social history. It’s just less photographed. Less Instagrammed. Less on the tourist itinerary. That’s the best […]

Madrid Museum Triangle: Prado, Reina Sofía & Thyssen Guide

Neoclassical facade of the Prado Museum in Madrid

Why Madrid’s Museum Triangle Is Unmissable Within a kilometre of each other on the Paseo del Prado, three of the world’s great art museums stand in improbable proximity: the Prado, the Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. Between them they cover Western art from the 12th century to the present, with a depth and quality that […]

5 Reasons to Join an Artspace Street Art Tour in Madrid

Artspace Tours guide explaining street art to a small group on the Madrid street art tour

5 Reasons to Join an Artspace Street Art Tour in Madrid From the Picasso & Van Gogh to Velazquez & Reubens, Madrid is renowned for having some of the top art on the planet, but this article argues why you need to add a Street Art Tour in Madrid to your itinerary. 1. See the […]

Who is Diego Velazquez?

Diego Velazquez masterpiece painting Las Meninas.

Who is Diego Velazquez? Why is Velazquez important? Where can I see Velazquez arworks? What are 5 facts about Diego Velazquez? These are some of the topics we are going to cover in this blog post dedicated to one of the GOATs of Art History.

Public Art in Madrid

Lucky Frog - Public art in Madrid

Public art in Madrid Madrid is a city full of artistic treasures, take a stroll through its streets and you’re sure to come across some spectacular murals and impressive sculptures. All are created by passionate artists who want to share their artistic sensibility. In this article, we take a look at the must-see artworks of […]

Contemporary art Galleries in Madrid

Sabrina Amrani - contemporary art galleries in Madrid

Looking for a fun way to discover art in Madrid? Why not visiting the contemporary art galleries in the Spanish capital city! Discover incredible works by national and international talent, and keep up to date with the latest artistic trends. In this blog post, we will present you 5 contemporary art galleries in Madrid that […]

Top 10 Fun Facts about Madrid You didn’t Know

Madrid city

¡Hola art lovers! Artspace Tours is expanding to Madrid! In the Spanish Capital the vibrant streets are alive with art, history, and an unmistakable energy that pulses through the city day and night. To celebrate we have compiled a list of 10 fun facts about Madrid to show you why this is such a captivating […]