Barcelona Symposium: tenth edition

Talking Galleries, the think tank for galleries is proud to announce the celebration of the tenth edition of the Barcelona Symposium, scheduled to take place January 22 and 23, 2024, at the MACBA museum.

Purchase your tickets here.

Staying committed to the mission of acknowledging noteworthy gallery journeys, the 2024 edition will feature Maureen Paley (Maureen Paley) and Kamel Mennour (Mennour) as keynote speakers. Each of them will share insights into their remarkable journeys within the gallery field through individual interviews.

Guest speakers so far include Silvia Ammon (Paris Internationale), Benedicta M. Badia (collector), Dirk Boll (Christie’s), Manuel Borja-Villel (formerly Director Reina Sofia Museum), Daniel Canogar (artist), Josechu Carreras (Hauser & Wirth Spain), Ben Clark (Mintus), Elvira Dyangani Ose (Director, MACBA), Lyndsey Ingram (Lyndsey Ingram), Anna Manubens (Hangar), Ignacio Múgica (CarrerasMugica), Anders Petterson (ArtTactic), Alain Quemin (Université Paris-8), Julie Quottrup Silbermann (Chart Art Fair), Sergio Sancho (UVNT Art Fair), Anne Schwanz (OFFICE IMPART), Carlo Zanni (artist and writer), who will debate alongside Paco Barragán (curator and PhD), Melanie Gerlis (Financial Times), Llucià Homs (Talking Galleries), Henry Little (The Fine Art Group), and Pau Waelder (Niio), among other contributors.

Over the years, Talking Galleries has emerged as a pivotal platform, addressing a critical need for reflection within the art market. It has grown into an established platform for industry professionals, dedicated to debating relevant issues and fostering the professionalisation of the gallery sector.

The upcoming tenth edition of its flagship two-day conference will explore a spectrum of discussion topics, encompassing the evolving gallery model, the intersection of finance and art, the landscape for alternative art fairs, the dynamic market for digital art, a debate on museums and galleries, environmental concerns, and collecting practices beyond buying, among other pertinent matters in today’s art world.

Commencing its journey in Barcelona in 2011, Talking Galleries has transformed into an international beacon of art thinking and knowledge sharing. For over a decade, it has remained at the forefront, bringing together thought leaders, pioneers, and art enthusiasts to engage with the most pressing challenges in the gallery sector and the broader art market.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this gathering and celebrate a decade of artistry at the tenth anniversary edition of the Barcelona Symposium by Talking Galleries. Secure your spot and purchase your tickets here.

The full programme of the Barcelona Symposium 2024 will be announced shortly.

About Talking Galleries
Talking Galleries is a Spanish non-profit think tank dedicated to generating knowledge and fostering debate regarding art galleries and the global art market. Founded in 2011, it holds an annual symposium in Barcelona and organises talks and conferences internationally, bringing together leading figures and newcomers to the art world to debate the possible impact of current challenges, share experiences, raise concerns, and rethink existing models. Talking Galleries stands for knowledge sharing, thus, the videos of past events and the notebooks with the transcripts are available to anyone for free.  

For further information, please contact: talking [​at​] talkinggalleries.com.