What is «Conversa» and who is taking part
«Conversa» is a cycle of talks and conferences on contemporary art, the art market and cultural institutions organised by the Centro de Arte Hortensia Herrero (CAHH) on 11 November 2026. The sessions, in English and free of charge, bring together leading international professionals:
- Mat Collishaw (British artist) and Maya Binkin (curator) in conversation.
- Sir Charles Saumarez-Smith, art historian and former director of the National Gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts and the National Portrait Gallery in London.
- Arturo Galansino, director of Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.
The programme also includes a round table with representatives from fairs such as Art Basel, Frieze and TEFAF on the future of the art market.
Schedule and access
The talks start at 4:00 PM and finish at 8:00 PM, with four independent sessions:
- 4:00 PM: The future of the art market: the perspective of fairs.
- 5:30 PM: Conversation between Mat Collishaw and Maya Binkin.
- 6:45 PM: Lecture by Sir Charles Saumarez-Smith.
- 7:30 PM: Lecture by Arturo Galansino.
Entry is free, but prior booking is required and subject to available capacity. Tickets are managed via the CAHH website.
