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, the program CAUCES showcased 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 programme exhibited ten independent spaces, giving space in the fair to alternative forms of management and exhibition to the traditional gallery, formed by artists’ collectives or curators.
FOCUS TokYo - SeOUl
The project was curated by Kelvin Kyung Kun Park and focused on the artistic connection between two cities in constant transformation. Under the title Tentacles of Thought (From an Octopus), the section presented emerging spaces in two major global megacities.
Swab sOLO
The program, in colaboration with the Vila Casas Foundation, was born with the interest of observing projects originating from the Mediterranean. In this edition, Solo Show extended its connections by also welcoming the coastal city of Taipei. Putting into dialogue the curation of 4 spaces in Barcelona by Carla Jaria, with 4 spaces in Taipei curated by Yipei Lee, the two metropolises met in Swab under the title The Blue Color of my Sky establishing connections between their vibrant artistic 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 Barcelona Foundation offers this space for free to help promote new emerging galleries.
DESIGN
The 17th edition of Swab Barcelona introduced 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 offered 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 offered visitors the opportunity to explore design as a collectible art form, meant to be admired and integrated into everyday life.
