Fundación Juan March, Cultural foundation in central Madrid, Spain
Fundación Juan March is a private cultural foundation in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid, housed in a marble and glass building on Calle de Castelló. It contains exhibition galleries, a concert hall, and a research library with personal archives from Spanish artists and writers.
The foundation was established in 1955 by Spanish financier Juan March Ordinas, initially to support artists and scholars through grants. Over the following decades it grew into an active cultural venue with regular exhibitions, concerts, and academic programs.
The foundation is known for its free Monday concerts, which have taken place for decades and draw a loyal local audience. These performances mix classical and contemporary music, making the building a regular gathering point for music lovers across the city.
The building is in the Salamanca neighborhood and is easy to reach by metro. Admission to exhibitions and concerts is free, so checking the events calendar before you go helps you make the most of your visit.
The building was designed by architect José Luis Picardo Castellón and features outdoor sculptures by Spanish artists including Chillida, Sempere, and Martín Chirino. These works are placed in the courtyard and at the entrance, so they can be seen without entering the building itself.
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