October 9-13, Regent’s Park, London
Frieze Masters, created in 2012, offers a unique contemporary perspective on thousands of years of art history, from collectibles to significant masterpieces of ancient times, and from the Old Masters to the late 20th century. The 2024 edition of the fair will show more than 130 of the most important galleries from around the world, among which is Artur Ramon Art, the only from Spain.
For the second consecutive year, Artur Ramon Art —one of the few Spanish galleries represented at Frieze Masters— will present a joint project with the Charles Beddington gallery in London. This year, we will focus on the Spanish masters of the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition will feature two extraordinary scenes of witchcraft by Mariano Benlliure and Eugenio Lucas Velázquez, inspired by the legacy of Goya. Additionally, it will showcase 20th-century reinterpretations of the Spanish Golden Age still-life tradition by Josep Mirabent, as well as two orientalist watercolours by Mariano Fortuny and Gabriel Puig Roda. Among the Old Masters, the gallery will present a curious composition by Gijsbert Jansz Sibilla and two interesting panels of Saint Elizabeth and Saint James made by Joan Reixac. The collection will also include sculptures ranging from the delicate bamboo structures by Moisès Villelia to the realistic marble works by Joan Mora, including a magnificent sculpture by Joan Rebull.
Triumph of Mordecai
Mid 17th century
The Masquerade
c. 1862
Monk
Condemned to public exhibition and his guardian in a Moroccan street
1865 – 1869
Grapes
1870
El racó de la calma, Sitges
1892
Man in arab dress
1891
Portrait of Elvira
c. 1955
Etude de personnage
C. 1918 – 1919
Allegory of Asia. The Spring.
c. 1920
Two figures
1936
N/T (Series spider web)
c. 1960
This carefully curated selection offers a rich exploration of Spanish art, highlighting the evolution and reinterpretation of traditional themes through the centuries. By juxtaposing classical works with more contemporary pieces, Artur Ramon Art provides a nuanced perspective on the enduring influence of Spain’s artistic heritage. Visitors to the exhibition will experience a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation, inviting contemporary audiences to engage with art history.
