The Best Contemporary Art Galleries In Santiago
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From artists studying at Chile’s Academy of Painting in the 19th century to members of the innovative and controversial 13 Generation and Promoción 80 movements, Chile can boast a number of exciting talents. Santiago’s independent galleries offer an excellent insight into the state and direction of Chile’s contemporary art scene. We discover the best galleries in the Chilean capital.
1. Centro Experimental Perrera Arte
Art Gallery
Galeria de Arte Isabel Aninat
It is difficult to talk about contemporary Chilean art without mentioning Isabel Aninat. Her gallery is known for its pioneering work in the 1980s, when Aninat achieved something that was very new to Chile at that point; bringing together the artist, the work, and the visitor. In addition to this, Aninat is also one of Chile’s most famous representatives at international art fairs. In Santiago, the gallery offers a space that can adapt itself to any media conceived or required by the artist. Its bright and open structure suits the gallery’s mission by providing it with a minimalist elegance of its very own. The gallery constantly tries to expand the frontiers of contemporary art without resting on its laurels, making it a sparkling and exciting place to discover.
Galeria de Arte Isabel Aninat, Av. Kennedy 5413, local 467. Las Condes, Santiago, Chile, +56 2218 0373
2. Galeria Animal
Art Gallery
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Centro Arte Alameda
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The Centro Arte Alameda is a multidimensional cultural center with an interest in all artistic media. Cinema, concerts, exhibitions all find their way into the center’s agenda which, despite its diversity, remains particularly well-balanced and surprisingly coherent. This broad approach to cultural production is also noticeable in the gallery’s public; all groups and individuals will find something appealing happening at the Centro Arte Alameda. This is due not only to the gallery’s multidimensional approach to culture, but also its location – Centro Arte Alameda is located on the Plaza Italia, Santiago’s important traffic axis.
3. PLOP!
Art Gallery
Artespacio
Specializing in sculpture, Artespacio is home to Chile’s most important sculpting symposia, and showcases works by important international sculptors on a regular basis. As the name suggests, the use of space and dimension is the gallery’s main and central concern. Its two directors have gathered the necessary contacts and expertise in the art field to elevate Artespacio to the status of a gallery that cannot be overlooked when talking about contemporary sculpture. Chilean artists such as Ignacio Bahna or José Basso have exhibited with Artespacio at the gallery’s headquarters, and at international art fairs.
Artespacio, Alonso de Córdova 2.600, Pisos 1 y 2, Santiago, Chile, +56 2 2206 2177
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