EXHIBITORS 2024
GENERAL PROGRAM
Selection of established national and international galleries with a notable trajectory in the contemporary art circuit.
*Art Bcn (Barcelona Galleries)
**Emerging Program (Less than 5 years)
EMERGING LATAM
Curated by Santiago Gasquet, this program showcases six independent and artist-run spaces that share experimentation as a common denominator, bringing to Swab the artistic concerns of the emerging art scene in the Latin American territory.
SWAB SEED
This program exhibits ten independent and artist-run spaces that share experimentation as a common denominator. Swab Seed aims to give visibility to new platforms and proposals that are shaking up the contemporary scene.
FOCUS TokYo - SeOUl
The project is curated by Kelvin Kyung Kun Park and will focus on the artistic connection between two countries in constant transformation, uniquely intertwining solid concepts of tradition, future, and nationalism: Tokyo and Seoul. These galleries, selected with the aim of collectively capturing the artistic essence of both cities, will contribute to weaving a visual dialogue that reflects the richness and diversity of the vibrant creative scene in these two cultural centers.
SOLO SHOW by Vila Casas
The program, driven by the Vila Casas Foundation, is born with the interest of observing projects originating from the Mediterranean. In this edition, Solo Show extends its connections by also welcoming the coastal city of Taipei. Putting into dialogue the curation of 4 spaces in Barcelona by Carla Gimeno, with 4 spaces in Taipei curated by Yipei Lee, the two metropolises come together at Swab establishing connections between their vibrant emerging art scenes.
MY FAF
The program consists of a selection of three young contemporary art galleries, with less than two years of existence, that have not yet participated in any international fair. Swab offers this space for free to help promote new emerging galleries.
DESIGN
The 17th edition of Swab Barcelona introduces a new program dedicated to collectible design, reflecting the current trend of integrating art and design to create a bridge between aesthetics and functionality through tangible artworks. For this initial launch, a curated selection will offer a glimpse into today’s design scene. The program emphasizes unique creations that blend aesthetics, innovation, and craftsmanship, showcasing the creative diversity that defines contemporary design culture. This new section of Swab will offer visitors the opportunity to explore design as a collectible art form, meant to be admired and integrated into everyday life.