El Moderno Gallery opened its doors in 2023 as a spin-off of El Moderno Concept Store, a store with a solid reputation in Malasaña, Madrid. This new gallery, located in the vibrant Cava Baja 47, in the La Latina neighborhood, specializes in the sale of high-quality decorative prints, produced using the Giclée technique, a printing technology that guarantees exceptional reproduction of works of art.

The idea of opening El Moderno Gallery came from Julien Desmarescaux, who, after 20 years working in a multinational, decided to follow his dream of starting a project from scratch. Inspired by the success of El Moderno Concept Store, managed by his friends Delphine Costenoble and David Yerga, Julien wanted to create a smaller, more manageable space. Although he had no previous experience in the art world, his enthusiasm and desire to collaborate with his friends prompted him to promote the project.

The decision to focus the gallery exclusively on decorative prints was driven by Delphine and David, who have solid experience in this field. For the previous seven years, El Moderno Concept Store had included decorative prints in its catalog, becoming one of its most successful categories. These prints, created by renowned artists and carefully selected, were exclusive to the store, which increased their value and appeal. So when the opportunity arose to open a new store, they decided that it should focus exclusively on prints. To this end, production evolved towards the Giclée technique, the number of collaborating artists was increased, and the goal was set to turn the small store into a worldwide reference in its field.

The gallery is located on the iconic Cava Baja, a street with a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages that today is synonymous with gastronomy and culture in Madrid. This street, home to as many as 50 bars and restaurants, is an epicenter of Madrid life, especially on weekends, when locals and tourists fill it to enjoy its lively atmosphere.

El Moderno Gallery occupies a small space that for decades was a well-known pharmacy in the neighborhood. After a careful renovation, the space was transformed into a charming and accessible gallery, designed for those who value graphic art, illustration and design.

At El Moderno Gallery, each artwork is carefully selected to offer a unique and authentic experience. The gallery specializes in decorative prints printed with the Giclée technique, which guarantees museum quality in each piece. In addition to prints, the gallery offers a selection of design objects and crafts, selected for their quality and originality.

The gallery works with more than 60 international artists, both recognized and emerging, who share an innovative vision of contemporary art. These artists come from fields as varied as editorial illustration, graphic novels, design and advertising. In many cases, the works exhibited at El Moderno Gallery decontextualize their original function to reveal the beauty and seductive power of painting.

El Moderno Gallery is not only a space for selling art, but also a meeting point for contemporary art lovers. The founders share the belief that art should be accessible and part of our daily lives, and have created a place where creativity is celebrated in every corner.

In the gallery, art is not only contemplated, but lived. Every visit to El Moderno Gallery is an invitation to explore and discover carefully selected works that stand out for their high quality. Since its opening, the gallery has aspired to become a world reference in the field of decorative prints and illustration, and continues to work with that ambition in mind.

Welcome to El Moderno Gallery:
a place where art meets you in the heart of Madrid.