Ah, Seville. A city with a rich thread of history that dates back thousands of years and through a number of different cultures. The historic centre is a flurry of Moorish architecture, narrow cobbled streets, and age-old flamenco traditions, but there’s also an up and coming art scene that’s taking over. Amongst the rustic laneways and between cosy, family-run cafes, you’ll find an emerging assortment of contemporary art galleries that aim to promote the work of young, local artists, and those from further afield.
If getting under the skin of a city’s art scene is your thing, then this selection of small, white cube galleries are must-visit. Whatever you’re artistic leaning, there’s bound to be an exhibition for you.
AJG Contemporary Art Gallery
This small, white cube gallery, is tucked in the heart of Seville, offering a contemporary contrast to the old Moorish buildings that pepper the streets. Here, you will find a range of regularly changing exhibitions that highlight innovative themes and promote local and international up-and-coming artists. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
Alarcon Criado
Another typical white cube gallery that’s devoted to showcasing the work of emerging artists from all over the world. Recent exhibitions have including shows by artists from Bogota, Colombia, and Budapest, Hungary. Expect an eclectic mixture of work, usually focusing on one artist at a time. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
Birimbao
Situated close to the world-famous Alcazar, this cosy gallery is a bastion of contemporary culture, featuring a regularly-revolving selection of works in a variety of different mediums, from photography and print, to paintings and sculpture. The artists predominantly stem from Seville, but there is also a roster of creatives from further afield, including hotspots like France and Taiwan. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
Galeria Cavecanem
This forward-thinking institution boasts a rotating selection of exhibitions that touch on different themes throughout the year. Mostly, the themes are hard-hitting, political extravaganzas, and feature a range of mediums, including photography and video. Opened more than twenty years ago, Cavecanem aims to recreate the ‘now’ through art and creativity. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
Galerie de Arte Haurie
Featuring an impressive selection of short exhibitions, this contemporary art gallery focuses on promoting the modern works of local artists. Exhibitions can range from traditional, realist paintings to abstract themes and unusual mediums. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
Juana de Aizpuru
This stylish, white cube gallery exhibits a range of colourful works from a large collection of artists from all over Europe. Expect a mishmash of styles and mediums, ranging from installations, huge murals, photography, and performance pieces. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
Galeria Rafael Ortiz
Founded back in 1984, this popular contemporary gallery focuses on showcasing and promoting the work of young, local artists, as well as establish creatives from all over the world. Featuring a selection of exhibitions throughout the year, it offers an insight into the current trends in Seville, and the art world in general. Click here to visit the gallery’s site.
