Madrid Art Season Highlights Major Exhibitions at Prado and CaixaForum

Major Fine Art Shows in the Capital

Art lovers visiting Madrid have an extensive lineup of temporary exhibitions to explore across the city's top cultural institutions. The Museo del Prado is featuring In the Italian Manner. Spain and the Mediterranean Gothic (1320-1420) until 20 September, highlighting how Italian masters influenced local visual culture. Additionally, the Prado is hosting Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834-1870): Genre Paintings through 4 October, marking the first time all eight of the artist's commissioned works for the Museum of the Holy Trinity are displayed together.

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Over at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, visitors can view Carmen Laffón. Variations until 27 September, a major survey showcasing around 80 paintings and sculptures by the Sevillian artist.

Contemporary Photography and History

Photography enthusiasts can catch the international festival PHotoESPAÑA 2026 across various venues in the city until 13 September. Among its featured shows is artist Laia Abril's installation Endometriosis, on display at the Museum of Romanticism.

At CaixaForum Madrid, two major exhibits are currently open to visitors: We Are Nature, an immersive audiovisual display running until 7 March, and I am Ashurbanipal, King of the World, King of Assyria, which explores the historical influence of the ancient ruler through 4 October 2026.

Sculpture in Outdoor Spaces

For an outdoor cultural walk, the Banca March Garden is hosting British sculptor Thomas Houseago's first exhibition in Spain, featuring outdoor sculptures on display through 30 October to mark the bank's centenary.