Santiago
Chile
Santiago has a growing contemporary art scene, with the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo and the Centro Gabriela Mistral hosting significant exhibitions and performance programs.
22 galleries
Aninat Galería
commercial gallery
An established contemporary art gallery featuring three exhibition spaces and focusing on social, political, and historical narratives.
galeriaisabelaninat.clCEINA / Centro Extensión Instituto Nacional
art center
A cultural center and exhibition space hosting various contemporary artistic and educational programs.
ceina.clCNAC / Centro Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo
art center
Housed in a former airport terminal, this public center promotes research, creation, and appreciation of contemporary art in Chile.
centronacionaldearte.cultura.gob.clD21 Proyectos de Arte
art center
An independent center and gallery founded in 2009 that focuses on the intersection of visual arts and poetry, featuring contemporary exhibitions and publishing cultural catalogs.
d21.clDie Ecke Arte Contemporáneo
commercial gallery
One of the longest-running contemporary art galleries in Santiago, specializing in established Chilean artists.
dieecke.clFactoría Santa Rosa
commercial gallery
A gallery located in the historic Franklin district, known for its participation in international art fairs and focus on contemporary talent.
factoriasantarosa.clGaleria AFA
commercial gallery
A gallery specializing in contemporary art and photography located in the historic center of Santiago.
galeriaafa.comGalería Animal
commercial gallery
Known for showcasing large-scale installations and works by major Chilean contemporary artists, it serves as a central hub in the Vitacura art circuit.
galeriaanimal.clGalería Artespacio
commercial gallery
A major gallery founded in 1995 that emphasizes contemporary sculpture and has organized numerous public art projects.
artespacio.clGalería Gabriela Mistral
non profit
A public gallery dependent on the Ministry of Cultures that specializes in experimental contemporary art projects by Chilean creators.
galeriagm.cultura.gob.clGalería Metropolitana
non profit
An independent, non-profit contemporary art space focused on experimental projects and community integration.
galeriametropolitana.orgGalería NAC
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery with a curatorial line defined around themes of architecture, territory, and habitability.
galerianac.clGalería Patricia Ready
commercial gallery
A prominent gallery specializing in contemporary art, representing a large roster of Chilean and international artists.
galeriapready.clGalería XS
commercial gallery
A platform for the dissemination and commercialization of emerging contemporary Chilean art.
xsgaleria.clIsabel Croxatto Galería
commercial gallery
An international contemporary art platform focused on emerging and established artists from the Global South.
isabelcroxattogaleria.comLocal Arte Contemporáneo
commercial gallery
A smaller, independent art space in the Barrio Italia neighborhood focused on experimental projects and site-specific installations.
instagram.comMAC / Museo de Arte Contemporáneo | Parque Forestal
museum
Part of the University of Chile, this museum is dedicated to the study, preservation, and exhibition of modern and contemporary art in a historic neoclassical building.
mac.uchile.clMAC / Museo de Arte Contemporáneo | Quinta Normal
museum
The principal contemporary art museum linked to the Universidad de Chile, featuring a historic collection and active exhibition program.
mac.uchile.clMAVI UC / Museo de Artes Visuales
museum
A private museum in the Lastarria district focusing on contemporary Chilean art, providing a platform for critical dialogue and innovative visual culture.
mavi.clMNBA / Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
museum
Chile's principal fine arts museum, housing the country's most significant collection of colonial, republican, and modern art.
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