Espacio Antiga
Articles, talks, podcasts and events on antiques and the craft of recognizing authenticity.
Antik Almoneda · IFEMA Madrid · April 2026
Antiga Talks
A series of conversations on how to look at, understand, and live with antiques.
Antiga Talks
The Manila Shawl: A Collective Work of Art
Verónica Durán Castello guides us through the fascinating history of the Manila shawl — a piece connecting Seville, Acapulco, Veracruz, Canton and Manila along a centuries-old trade route. Art, craftsmanship and textile heritage.
Verónica Durán Castello · 60 min
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Witnesses of Time: The Historical Continuity of Objects
María Villalonga and Tassilo de la Torre reflect on how antique objects transcend their original function to become witnesses of time — bearers of memory, identity and continuity across generations.
María Villalonga & Tassilo de la Torre · 30 min
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The Harmony Between Old and Contemporary in Modern Interior Design (II)
Second session by Alfonso Imedio, antique dealer and founder of Berenis, on integrating antique pieces into contemporary interiors — new examples, audience questions and real project case studies.
Alfonso Imedio · 60 min
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Looking as in a Museum: The Art of Understanding the Old
Luis Ruspoli, historian, teaches us to look at antiques with museum eyes — deciphering the stories, contexts and meanings that each piece silently holds for those who know how to observe.
Luis Ruspoli · 60 min
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Antiques in the Historic Home
Javier Bahamonde Santiso de Ossorio, from the Foundation of Historic and Singular Houses of Spain, explores how antiques inhabit historic homes — between the testimony of an era and the demands of contemporary life.
Javier Bahamonde Santiso de Ossorio · 60 min
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The Harmony Between Old and Contemporary in Modern Interior Design
Alfonso Imedio, antique dealer and founder of Berenis, reveals how to integrate antique pieces into contemporary interiors — creating spaces where every era coexists naturally and each object adds a layer of meaning.
Alfonso Imedio · 60 min
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Threads Across Centuries: From Antique to Contemporary Tapestry
Luz del Val, from Atalante, takes us through the evolution of tapestry — from the medieval workshops of Flanders to contemporary reinterpretations. A story woven with threads of art, power and craftsmanship.
Luz del Val · 45 min
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Treasure Hunters: The World of Antiques
Verónica Durán Castello takes us into the thrilling world of antique hunting — the stories behind the finds, the collector's intuition, and the excitement of discovering treasure where others see only a forgotten object.
Verónica Durán Castello · 45 min
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Why Living Among Beautiful Things Makes You Live Better
María Villalonga and Tassilo de la Torre explore the connection between everyday beauty and well-being — why surrounding yourself with objects that have soul, history and authenticity transforms not only spaces, but the way we inhabit life.
María Villalonga & Tassilo de la Torre · 30 min
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The Art of Recognizing Authenticity
Mercedes Urquijo, antique dealer and interior designer at Galería Mercedes Urquijo, shares the keys to distinguishing authenticity in the world of antiques — the expert eye, the telltale details, and the instinct honed over years.
Mercedes Urquijo · 60 min
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