Access one of the planet's foremost art fairs in its iconic setting. Get the essentials for LOOP Fair 2025 ? exact dates at Almanac Barcelona, purchasing options for tickets, featured exhibitors and artists, plus pro tips on hotels, restaurants, and affiliated art events.
LOOP Fair 2025
LOOP Fair 2025, a key event within the larger Loop Barcelona framework, is?a curated platform for artists' films and videos.?It's a key part of the Loop Festival, which takes place in Barcelona during November, and features a selection of films, videos, and installations presented in collaboration with the city's cultural institutions.?The 2025 edition is themed "Miratges Mirages," exploring the relationship between moving images, imagination, perception, and the connection between bodies, landscapes, and art.
  • "Sleeping with Art":?Overnight durational performances by Marina Abramovic Institute?in Casa Fuster?s suites!
  • AI Poetry Bar:?ChatGPT-trained bots write custom verses about your deepest fears (courtesy of Refik Anadol).
  • Focus: Pacific Islands:?Climate-change films from Fiji/Tonga curated by Vunilagi Vou.
  • LOOP Award:??15,000 prize for best emerging artist (sponsored by Han Nefkens Foundation).
  • Gourmet Screenings: Molecular tapas + video pairings?by El Bulli alumni at SlowMov.
  • Secret Cinema:?SMS-revealed locations screening banned films (e.g., Iranian feminist shorts).

Event Overview

LOOP Fair 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

18 November 2025 - 20 November 2025

Location:

Almanac Barcelona, 619-621, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Access one of the planet's foremost art fairs in its iconic setting. Get the essentials for LOOP Fair 2025 ? exact dates at Almanac Barcelona, purchasing options for tickets, featured exhibitors and artists, plus pro tips on hotels, restaurants, and affiliated art events.
LOOP Fair 2025
LOOP Fair 2025, a key event within the larger Loop Barcelona framework, is?a curated platform for artists' films and videos.?It's a key part of the Loop Festival, which takes place in Barcelona during November, and features a selection of films, videos, and installations presented in collaboration with the city's cultural institutions.?The 2025 edition is themed "Miratges Mirages," exploring the relationship between moving images, imagination, perception, and the connection between bodies, landscapes, and art.
  • "Sleeping with Art":?Overnight durational performances by Marina Abramovic Institute?in Casa Fuster?s suites!
  • AI Poetry Bar:?ChatGPT-trained bots write custom verses about your deepest fears (courtesy of Refik Anadol).
  • Focus: Pacific Islands:?Climate-change films from Fiji/Tonga curated by Vunilagi Vou.
  • LOOP Award:??15,000 prize for best emerging artist (sponsored by Han Nefkens Foundation).
  • Gourmet Screenings: Molecular tapas + video pairings?by El Bulli alumni at SlowMov.
  • Secret Cinema:?SMS-revealed locations screening banned films (e.g., Iranian feminist shorts).

Mission:

to be the leading platform for business professionals, thought leaders, public authorities, and researchers to share knowledge, network, and showcase tangible solutions and circular business models, accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.

Organizer:

LOOP Cultural Association

Key Highlights of LOOP Fair 2025

  • "Sleeping with Art":?Overnight durational performances by Marina Abramovic Institute?in Casa Fuster?s suites!
  • AI Poetry Bar:?ChatGPT-trained bots write custom verses about your deepest fears (courtesy of Refik Anadol).
  • Focus: Pacific Islands:?Climate-change films from Fiji/Tonga curated by Vunilagi Vou.
  • LOOP Award:??15,000 prize for best emerging artist (sponsored by Han Nefkens Foundation).
  • Gourmet Screenings: Molecular tapas + video pairings?by El Bulli alumni at SlowMov.
  • Secret Cinema:?SMS-revealed locations screening banned films (e.g., Iranian feminist shorts).

Why attend to LOOP Fair 2025?

  • "Archiving the Ephemeral"?summit with MoMA?s Stuart Comer.
  • Artist Breakfasts?at Casa Fuster?s rooftop (discuss work over paella!).
  • Opening Night:?Projection-mapping on Sagrada Familia?s facade!
  • Workshop: "NFTs for Activist Art"?with Ukraine?s DAAR Collective.
  • LOOP Walk:?Audio-guided tour of Gracia?s hidden video installations.
  • Family Day:?Animated shorts + claymation workshop at CCCB.
  • 24/7: LOOP Radio:?Streaming artist interviews on 9 .6 FM.

Ticket Information:

  • All-Access Pass (?50):?Unlimited exhibitions, talks, and priority seating.
  • Student Discount:?40% off with ID (online only).
  • Free Entry:?Screenings, children under 12, IKT members.
  • Group Bookings:?10+ visitors ?for 25% discount.
  • Tip:?Grab the LOOP City Pass?(?30) for discounts at partner museums (MACBA, CCCB).

Getting There:

From Barcelona?El Prat Airport (BCN):
  • Aerobus A1:
  • Stop: Placa Catalunya?(25 mins, ?6.75).
  • Then: Metro L1?(red line) to Glories?(6 mins) 5-min walk?southeast.
  • Taxi: Fixed fare ?39?(includes luggage/bag fee) 30 mins?via B-10 highway.
  • Train (R2 Nord):
  • Stop: Passeig de Gracia?(22 mins, ?4.60) Metro L1?to Glories?(4 mins).
From Sants Estacio (Main Train Station):
  • Metro L3?(green line) Diagonal? Transfer to L4?(yellow line) Glories?(15 mins total).
  • Walk:?Exit Glories Head left on Av. Diagonal? Turn right at Carrer de Padilla.
Accessibility:
  • Metro:?Glories (L1) has elevators + tactile guides.
  • Almanac Hotel:?Ramp entrance, wheelchair-adapted rooms, and staff trained in mobility assistance.

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Mission of LOOP Fair 2025

LOOP?s manifesto: "Slowness as Resistance"? . In a world of -second TikTok clips, it champions:
Deep Looking
  • No Fast-Forward Policy:?All works shown in full duration (even 12-hour pieces!).
  • Meditation Corners:?Zen pods for post-screening reflection.
  • "Anti-Biennale" Pace:?Max 20 artworks per venue no fatigue.
Eco-Conscious Creation
  • Carbon-Neutral Fair:?Solar-powered projectors + carbon-offset travel.
  • Recycled Media:?90% of hardware repurposed from e-waste.
  • Green Grants:??10k for artists using salvaged tech (e.g., Kenyan collective Wanuri Kahiu).
Market Disruption
  • Artist-First Sales:?70% revenue goes directly to creators.
  • "Video Art Market":?Works ?500??20k?accessible to new collectors.
  • No VIP Rooms:?Collectors mingle with students in screening lounges.
Invisible Voices
  • Asylum-Seeker Films:?Annual program with Barcelona Refugee Aid.
  • Queer Time Archive:?Preserving LGBTQ+ oral histories through film.
  • Pay-What-You-Can?talks for unemployed artists.

Tips for Visitors of LOOP Fair 2025

  1. Time Strategically:?Mornings = quiet contemplation; nights = immersive experiences.
  2. Comfort Essentials:?Bring a portable cushion?some screenings have floor seating!
  3. Battery Packs:?Power banks for AR app usage (rentals at info desks).
  4. Local Insights:?Chat with LOOP volunteers?many are artists/curators!
  5. Budget Buys: LOOP Editions?booth: signed USBs with artist films (?100??500).
  6. Eat Smart: Mercat de la Concepcio?(10 mins away) fresh sandwiches + cava.
  7. Avoid Burnout:?Max 3 screenings/day process emotions at Barceloneta Beach.
  8. Capture Memories:?Sketchbooks > phones?draw your favorite frames!
  9. Learn Catalan:?Basic phrases ("Que emocionant!"?= "How thrilling!") impress locals.
  10. Extend Your Stay:?Visit FILMETS Badalona?(May 20?26) for indie shorts.

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