Rubén Torres

  • Art Consultant

  • Entrepreneur

  • Curator

Carrer de la Palla, 33
08002 Barcelona
+34 637 88 50 94

Rubén Torres — Art consultant and entrepreneur who for over two decades has been shaping the arts, crafts, and design landscape in Barcelona.

Profile

Born in Barcelona, Rubén Torres is a curator, art dealer, collector, gallerist and consultant. A multidisciplinary professional with a passion for art. He seamlessly integrates his unique vision and energy into every project, leveraging his diverse background.

His gallery established in 2013 and located in the heart of Barcelona, specialised in modern, post-war and contemporary Spanish and Catalan artists.

galeriarubentorres.com

Since 2002, Rubén's unwavering commitment to the local community is evident. He has been actively involved in fostering the art scene with the exhibitions he curates which has been further demonstrated through artist consultancy, a blog and podcast and many other initiatives.

Selected Projects

Rubén has been involved in a variety of projects over the last several years that explore the intersection of art, crafts, design, and technology.

Soul+Matter

International Biennale

Spain took center stage as the featured guest country at the 2023 Cheongju Craft Biennale. Since its inception in 1999, this prestigious event takes place every two years at the Cheongju Culture & Art Center and its surrounding areas. The Biennale provides a comprehensive perspective on the present and future of the craft industry by showcasing contemporary, traditional, and industrial crafts. This celebration of craftsmanship aims to inspire a fresh, innovative vision for the world of crafts.

  • Role
  • Curator
    Creative Director
    Space Layout Design

Visions of Catalonia

Barcelona Biennale

An event promoted by the Consortium of Commerce Crafts and Fashion (CCAM) that aim is to spread new expressions of contemporary crafts and visual art by local creators, promoting and recognising the techniques, craftsmanship and use of materials by the creators, as well as the concepts behind their work and creation.

  • Role
  • Curator
    Creative Director
    Space Layout Design

Torres Art Partners

Digital Product (Ongoing)

Torres Art Partners is a digital platform offering a convenient solution for renting art. It aims to make art accessible to all, without ownership constraints. By supporting local creative ecosystems and providing curation and advisory services, Torres Art Partners ensures unique, authentic spaces tailored to individual tastes and preferences. Clients can choose from a wide range of high-quality pieces, either for lease or purchase.

  • Role
  • Co-Founder
    Strategy & Business Development

GAC

Digital Platform

The GAC's Online Platform employed a powerful digital strategy to promote and disseminate various artistic disciplines and galleries, supporting both local and international projects and providing a global reach for the arts in Catalonia. By creating a collaborative network of like-minded entities, sponsors, and collaborators who shared the GAC's values, the platform fostered a sense of community that worked towards developing new audiences and members. Today, the GAC's online platform remains an innovative solution that not only preserves and promotes Catalonia's cultural heritage but also serves as a vital resource for artists and art enthusiasts around the world.

  • Role
  • Strategy & Consultancy
    Creative Director

Rubén Torres

  • Art Consultant

  • Entrepreneur

  • Curator

Carrer de la Palla, 33
08002 Barcelona
+34 637 88 50 94