SOLO CSV, a new art venue in Madrid, Spain, has opened as part of the international SOLO arts project led by Ana Gervás and David Cantolla. The space, located near Parque del Oeste, was transformed from a 4,000-square-meter former printworks by Spanish architecture firm Estudio Herreros into an unconventional art labyrinth. Its inaugural exhibition at the Bowman Hal gallery featured William Mackinnon, followed by Aaron Johnson's current show 'WE ALL SHINE ON.' The venue also houses the SOLO arts incubator, including the ONKAOS digital arts initiative, a conservation lab, and the newly announced Movimiento 37 program.
This opening matters because it reinforces Madrid's growing reputation as a contemporary art capital, moving beyond its traditional association with Old Masters. SOLO CSV expands the footprint of the SOLO collection, which maintains its main venue Independencia across town, and positions itself as a must-see destination for contemporary art explorers. The venue's innovative design and multi-project incubator model signal a dynamic shift in how art collections engage with audiences, blending industrial heritage with cutting-edge programming.