Malasaña Transforms into an Open-Air Urban Art Gallery with 'Pinta Malasaña'

Around a hundred artists will intervene in spaces provided by residents, turning the Madrid neighborhood into a giant canvas.

Generic image of an artist painting a street art mural in a busy street.
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Generic image of an artist painting a street art mural in a busy street.

The urban art festival 'Pinta Malasaña' will hold its eleventh edition on April 26 in the center of Madrid, where about a hundred artists will intervene live in nearly 100 spaces provided by residents to turn the neighborhood into a large open-air gallery.

The event organizers have confirmed the participation of creators selected from over 500 proposals, coming from various regions of Spain and countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, Brazil, and China. Among the featured artists are Yolanda Gómez Urrea, Yayas Kusama, Yana Medow, Wilyboy, WHA-T, Werens, Nikka &Libindo, Nic Mac, Morcky, Moi Martos, Moami, MinaJoe, Mei Tez (A. Calle), MAX501, Marifé Rozalén, Llukutter, Las Enganchadas, Julsen Moos, Juasa, Anna Borrie, Anis, Amanda Cils, Almirón, Alex Boyd, Adrián Barquín Iglesias, and Acroox.
During the approximately twelve-hour event, participants will compete for various cash prizes, which will be awarded by an independent jury. Additionally, a public award will be given, chosen through popular vote.
As a new feature this year, the Museum of History of Madrid, located on Fuencarral Street, will serve as one of the festival's venues. Furthermore, the Dos de Mayo square will host another key information point for the event.
The program will be complemented by a preliminary activity on April 25: the Mahou Urban Art Talent Contest. In this competition, young artists will intervene on the glass windows and doors of various establishments in the neighborhood, adding an extra artistic touch.
The festival, a joint initiative by Madrid Street Art Project and the local newspaper Somos Malasaña, aims to promote open, participatory, and inclusive artistic creation. Simultaneously, it seeks to boost the commercial and hospitality fabric of the area through collaboration with local associations.