Literature Salomé Esper Odd reality Salomé Esper’s literature invokes an alternate reality, where fantasy blends with the mundane. With her acclaimed 'La segunda venida de Hilda Bustamante', this is her first time at the Madrid Book Fair.
Photography Jon Gorospe Rethinking the city With his images, Jon Gorospe invites us to rethink the city, in conversation with one of the main events at PHotoESPAÑA 2026: ‘Volver a imaginar’ [Reimagining]. An exhibition that brings together big names in photography.
Sport Diego García Carrera Madrid goes race walking Spanish race walking has found its greatest champion in Diego García Carrera, former member of the Iberia Talento a bordo team. Proof of his commitment is Madrid Marcha, the event where he brings together the world’s best race walkers.
Cinema and theatre Mariana Rondón & Marité Ugás Urgent storytelling With ‘It Would be Night in Caracas’, Venezuelan Mariana Rondón and Peruvian Marité Ugás have garnered three nominations at the 2026 Platino Awards, including Best Film. We chatted with them a few days before the ceremony.
R&D Alba González At the service of people She wasn’t sure whether to study medicine or design, but she did know that she wanted to improve other people’s lives. Over time, biomedical engineering turned into her way of bringing together both of her passions and putting her talent at the service of her patients.
TAB Connection Óscar Rodríguez de Vivero A top-notch speaker The Spanish University Debate League (LEDU) champion is both physically tall —more than 6 feet— but also high-minded enough, at the tender age of 19, to see reason in a world where irrationality makes too much noise.
Fashion Alineo Studio From sea to shining studio Lis Domínguez is the young designer behind Alineo Studio, the brand that won one of the emerging talent awards at the latest edition of MBFWMadrid with its ‘Aura’ collection.
Photography Spanish photographers When talent knows no bounds Spanish photographers transcend borders, and their talent is constantly recognised abroad, whether by receiving awards, starring on front pages, or collaborating with big artists.
Cinema and theatre Jesús Carmona Flamenco is in his blood Even though there was no flamenco on at Jesús Carmona’s house when he was little, its rhythm was already coursing through his veins. He started out at the tender age of seven and is now one of the most well-regarded flamenco dancers in the world.
Literature Mónica Ojeda A literary ritual Latin-American literature is one of the main characters of the Madrid Book Fair with writers like the Equatorian Mónica Ojeda. We chat to her about her latest novel: ‘Chamanes eléctricos en la fiesta del sol’.
