Short courses of the Nebrija Arts and Humanities Institute Keys to Contemporary Art

From creative spaces in Madrid to the impact of major international fairs, as well as the role of galleries, collectors, and auctions in shaping the art market. We will also reflect on the influence of speculation, sustainability, new technologies, and the key trends driving the current scene.

This course combines theory, case studies, round tables with invited experts, and on-site visits to studios, galleries, and private collections, offering a comprehensive perspective on today’s artistic landscape.

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General Objectives

Comprender la evolución del arte contemporáneo.

Understand the evolution of contemporary art

Analyze the artistic scene in Madrid

Reflect on the function and modalities of contemporary art

Gain insight into the different forms of art investment

Apply acquired knowledge in a practical context

A space for those who wish to debate, explore, and understand what contemporary art is and where it is heading

Students and professionals in art, art history, cultural management, or communication who wish to deepen their knowledge of how the artistic ecosystem works.

Emerging or established artists interested in broadening their perspective on the market, fairs, and current creative dynamics.

Cultural managers, curators, gallerists, and collectors seeking to reflect on the role of speculation, sustainability, and new technologies.

Art enthusiasts and the general public with an interest in discovering how studios, galleries, fairs, and private collections operate from the inside.

DURATION 20 h

FORMAT In person / hybrid

WHERE Edificio Nebrija Vallehermoso

Professor

Esperanza Belda Montesinos

Founder of HopefullyArt and one of the leading figures in the mediation and study of contemporary art. Her career includes experience at prestigious institutions such as Christie’s London and the Maeght Foundation in St-Paul-de-Vence. She is currently the director of MO11 Gallery in Cannes, specializing in modern and contemporary masters, with a curatorial approach that combines emerging artists and iconic works.

Throughout her career, she has held key roles in auctions, collecting, and curating, participating in the acquisition of iconic pieces and the management of high-level private collections. Her academic background includes studies at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art and a specialization in art and antiques authentication.