About FIABCN

In 24-25 November 2023, FIABCN returns to the Museu Maritim de Barcelona for it’s 8th edition. An array of local, national and international exhibitors will showcase a hand-picked selection of original contemporary artworks.

FIABCN is a public sales and trade fair. The annual art fair offers exhibition space and is a meeting point for gallery owners, collectors, artists and the public interested in art.

FIABCN shows an exciting selection of emerging and established contemporary artists and galleries from all around the world.

Committed to engaging its visitors and exhibitors FIABCN is part of the European art calendar, and recognized for providing its international community of emerging and established galleries with a dynamic platform for connecting with a global audience. FIABCN offers visitors an engaging environment in which to discover and collect the most compelling contemporary art.

FIABCN features newly created pieces by emerging artists and young galleries established two years ago, as well as commercial galleries working in the primary market and established for at least four years. 

FIABCN is the definitive initiative that aims to highlight the city’s global credentials in the art scene and brings together artists from around the world for an unmatched celebration of talent, creativity, innovation and cultural diversity.

This fair offers a wide space for individual communication between exhibitors and customers. 

The Venue

The Museu Marítim (Maritime Museum) in Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most exciting sights. The venue is located in the building of Drassanes Reials de Barcelona, the royal arsenal of Barcelona, dedicated to shipbuilding between the thirteenth century and eighteenth century. The first mention of these arsenals date from 1243 in a document indicating the boundaries of the city of Barcelona where it mentions its shipyard.

The building is of a Gothic style; its construction was carried out in a first stage between 1283 / 1328 and the second between 1328 / 1390. Subsequent reforms and extensions have been made, basically keeping the original structure.

During excavations in 2012, it discovered that in the late 16th century a new building was constructed on top of the old medieval dockyard, giving the building its current structure. This excavations also uncovered a Roman graveyard. The shipyard's restoration finished in early 2013, and the Museum reopened in 2014.

The Museum is located at the southern edge of the Old Town and the end of the Rambla.

Museu Marítim de Barcelona (Sala Gran)
Av. de les Drassanes s/n, 08001 Barcelona 

Opening Hours

Opening Eve
2024 Dates Coming Soon
(invitation or ticket holders) 

Buy tickets here.

Public Day (free entry)
2024 Dates Coming Soon

Award Ceremony (free entry)
2024 Dates Coming Soon

History

Art Fair Director, Natal Vallvé, born in Barcelona, have always been fascinated by Antoni Gaudi's architecture, especially the Casa Batlló and La Sagrada Familia. In 2010, Natal Vallvé had the vision of holding the first-ever art fair in a UNESCO Heritage Site: the architectural jewel of Antoni Gaudi, the Casa Batlló. The idea was to showcase contemporary art placed in a masterpiece; to join contemporary art with a creative atmosphere. The experience of viewing and enjoying the best international talents within a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudi makes the experience extraordinary, memorable, unique and engaging. 

In December 2011, he held the first Barcelona international art fair at the Casa Batlló, branded “Barcelona Showcase”. More than 120 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and 8,500 visitors made the art fair a success. After two successful editions (2011 and 2012) he decided to export the same concept around the world. ICM (International Cultural Management), a composition of numerous companies, foundations and enterprises which are fully engaged in working for international culture. ICM Gestora Cultural, SL will organise FIABCN 2023.

The next international art fair of Barcelona (FIABCN) is organized by ICM (International Cultural Management Gestora Cultural, SL) in collaboration with international art curators, art collectors, and artists will be held 24-25 November 2023 at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona.

ICM is the composition of cultural companies, foundations & associations which are fully engaged in working for the overall welfare of contemporary art and culture. ICM team has extensive experience in organizing international art fairs and cultural events around the world. More than 35 art fairs and curated exhibitions in Japan, China, UAE, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Netherlands, Austria, Mexico, France, …

We’ve been a partner of choice in the international art market for one decade, which means we understand its nuances very well. We are part of the worldwide art scene, and we ensure this insight translates into every element of our curated projects.