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An immersive journey into the creative universe of the iconic British fashion designer

Until July 15, 2025, Dr. Robot Gallery in Valencia presents Carrera de Lápices, a unique artistic experience dedicated to the legendary fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. Curated by Andrey Bartenev and Alexander Khromov, the exhibition transforms the space into a living fragment of her London studio, offering a sensory immersion into the heart of her artistic process.

Zandra Rhodes, a pioneer of British fashion, is known for her colorful prints and bold creations. Having dressed both Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana, she has left a lasting mark on the history of textile design. Carrera de Lápices reveals the behind-the-scenes world of her creative process, through original sketches, fabrics, and studio artifacts. The exhibition highlights the central role of drawing – and especially the pencil – as the starting point of all creation.

Why visit Carrera de Lápices in Valencia?

• An immersive scenography that recreates Zandra Rhodes’s intimate studio atmosphere
• Rare original works and unique objects from her London workshop
• A source of inspiration for fashion lovers, artists, and textile design enthusiasts
• A one-of-a-kind exhibition in Spain, in the heart of Valencia

This exhibition is a true ode to creativity and artistic freedom. It speaks both to seasoned fashion aficionados and to young creatives seeking inspiration.

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A Contemporary Art Fair Rooted on the Mediterranean Coast

For the past 12 years, MARTE Contemporary Art Fair has played a pivotal role in the Spanish art scene. Held in Castellón, near Valencia, this annual event embraces an inclusive mission: to democratize art collecting and make it accessible to a wider audience—not just elite circles.

Scheduled from May 23 to 25, 2025, MARTE 2025 continues its commitment to showcasing emerging and mid-career artists through a curated selection of 20 galleries from all over Spain.

20 Carefully Curated Galleries from Across Spain

Each edition of MARTE is shaped by a selective process that highlights fresh voices and distinctive creative visions. The fair favors artworks that are not only powerful and innovative, but also affordable—encouraging new collectors to take their first steps.

Among the 2025 participating galleries:

• Artizar, presenting Victoria Ramírez
• Arma Gallery, featuring a dialogue between Kyte Tatt and Jiri Hauschka
• Herrero de Tejada, showcasing Miguel Ángel Erba
• Shiras, with works by Eduardo Urdiales and Enrique Zabala
• Modus Operandi, presenting Juan Díaz Faes
• and others such as EST_ART Space, Proyecto H, Antonia Puyó, 95 ART GALLERY, La Mercería, La Gran, Galería Ola, Llamazares, Lapislázuli.Gallery, Galería Batec, La Panartería, Olga Julián, Garage Bonilla, and Espai Nivi.

Together, they offer a vibrant mosaic of contemporary expression, with works suited for all types of collectors.

Guest Artist : Robert Ferrer I Martorell

The 2025 edition of MARTE shines a spotlight on Robert Ferrer I Martorell (born in Picassent, 1978), one of Spain’s leading figures in contemporary geometric abstraction. Represented by the Pep Llabrés gallery from Mallorca, Ferrer I Martorell enjoys international recognition.

A key moment in his career was his selection by the Cervantes Institute in Paris in 2016 for the installation Porta oberta a l’invisible, marking a major milestone in his global outreach.

Free Entry and Open to All

In line with its inclusive spirit, entry to MARTE and all parallel activities is completely free. This makes the fair a welcoming space for art lovers, curious visitors, students, and established professionals alike.

Despite increasing demand, the organizers have chosen to limit participation to 20 galleries—a decision that ensures quality over quantity and greater attention to each project.

Why MARTE Castellón 2025 Is a Must-Attend Event

By fostering diverse artistic languages, formal experimentation, and intergenerational dialogue, MARTE continues to assert Castellón’s role as a key destination for contemporary art in Spain.

Whether you’re an art collector, gallerist, or curious visitor, MARTE 2025 offers a unique opportunity to explore the future of Spanish art—in a format that is as accessible as it is inspiring.

A visionary collective bridging technology, recycling, and spirituality

W.A.Y Studio is an international artistic collective that is revolutionizing the world of contemporary art through a unique approach: upcycling art, the practice of transforming electronic waste into artistic treasures. By blending obsolete technology, hybrid cultural influences, and spiritual symbolism, W.A.Y Studio breathes new life into materials while offering a critical reflection on our consumerist society.

Upcycling Art : giving electronic waste a second Life

In a world dominated by consumerism and planned obsolescence, W.A.Y Studio takes a radical stance by choosing to create from technological debris. Their raw materials include circuit boards, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, and wires, carefully collected and repurposed into futuristic artworks.

More than simple recycling, the collective embraces a philosophy of material re-enchantment. For them, upcycling is a way of seeing the world: “It’s not just about transforming materials — it’s about changing perspectives.”

Between Art and Ecology : A committed manifesto

Every creation by W.A.Y Studio is born from a deep reflection on the environmental impact of our lifestyles. By reclaiming discarded objects, the collective roots its work in an eco-conscious approach. Their studio becomes a poetic laboratory, where technology is turned into totems, relics, or sacred icons.

Their process, slow and meditative, contrasts with the frenetic pace of the digital age. Each component is treated as a fragment of history, an archaeological clue to a world in perpetual transformation.

 Technopoetic Works to Discover

Among the studio’s most iconic pieces:

• Silhaya: a silent tribute to technological fragility, reminiscent of a forgotten artifact.
• Machina Altar: a post-digital liturgy where electronic components become objects of worship.
• Aegis Grasp: a fusion of metallic circuits and organic gestures, evoking a spiritual quest.
• Eden’s Silicon Arbor: a masterpiece depicting a futuristic tree of life made of chips and fiber optics, symbolizing a re-enchanted ecosystem.

Why W.A.Y Studio Captivates

• Because it merges contemporary art with intelligent recycling
• Because it builds bridges between past and future, between craft and code
• Because its works are both visually compelling, critically engaged, and spiritually resonant
• And because in every discarded fragment, the collective reveals a new artistic and human value

📌 In Summary: W.A.Y Studio and Upcycling Art

W.A.Y Studio has established itself as a major force in technological contemporary art, combining sustainable creativity, baroque-futurist aesthetics, and ecological commitment. Their approach perfectly illustrates how art can be a tool for transformation, restoring meaning to what society considers obsolete.

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📰 ART MAG#26

In 2025, the Centre Pompidou, a symbol of contemporary artistic creation in Paris, will close its doors to embark on an ambitious transformation. This renovation of the museum aims to breathe new life into the utopia that was the foundation of the place, while meeting the challenges of the 21st century: sustainability, accessibility and inclusion.