CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship Fair l October 2025

Invitation to CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship Fair 2025

Young Collectors Circle is proud to collaborate with CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship 2025, the international biennial dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and artistic mastery. This autumn, Barcelona will once again become the stage for excellence in contemporary craftsmanship, bringing together creators, collectors, and cultural institutions from around the world.

The program begins on September 29 with an exclusive Presentation at Soho House Barcelona. From October 2–4, the majestic Palau de Pedralbes will host the fair, where more than 150 distinguished creators will present exceptional work across ceramics, jewelry, textiles, glass, wood, and beyond. On October 3, the Professional Craft Congress will convene leading voices to reflect on the future of artistic trades and the transmission of knowledge.

Beyond the fairgrounds, the OFF C circuit will animate Barcelona with a vibrant program of parallel exhibitions and cultural events, enriching the experience for professionals, institutions, collectors, and the public.

We would be delighted to welcome you to Barcelona. Kindly confirm your attendance to receive your invitation and tickets to the fair. For any specific inquiries, please contact us at Lisbon@youngcollectorscircle.nl

Program Highlight

Dates: October 2–4*
Time: 11:00–19:00
Location: Palau de Pedralbes
RSVP by September 29, 2025

Important note: This is a third-party event organized by CONTEMPORANIA. By registering, your email and contact details will be shared with CONTEMPORANIA for the purposes of ticketing.

About the fair
Creative and talent platform, CONTEMPORANIA is the only high craftsmanship biennial in Barcelona. This unique event, supported by the collaboration of public and private entities, becomes a meeting point for design lovers, artisans and creatives from all over the world.

The fair is curated by a Cultural Committee, responsible for the selection of exhibitors, which prioritizes quality and innovation in contemporary crafts. The fair is focused on artistic crafts, offering visitors a wide variety of works ranging from ceramics and wood to glass, textiles and much more, all in an environment that celebrates excellence in the craft sector.

In addition to exhibiting pieces, the event seeks to foster the exchange of ideas and the creation of networks between designers, artists and the public. By consolidating Barcelona as a benchmark for high-quality craftsmanship, the fair positions itself as a cultural reference point that attracts design professionals and reaffirms the city's creative identity.

HIGHLIGHTS

• From October 2 to 4, 2025, the iconic Palau de Pedralbes will host the second edition of CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship, an international biennial fair dedicated to promoting high craftsmanship and excellence in the field.
  
• More than 150 creators, represented by country delegations, galleries, associations, collectives, and independent artists, will showcase their work in disciplines such as ceramics, glass, wood, metal, textiles, paper, jewelry, and mixed techniques.
  
• Parallel activities will be held as part of the OFF C circuit, and the 4th Professional Craft Congress, promoted by the CCAM, will also take place.

For m ore information visit: https://contemporania.cat/