The Institut Valencià d’Art Modern exhibits 2,000 works from its collection to celebrate the anniversary. Several personalities recall the cultural impact caused by the opening of the center 

The Institut Valencià d’Art Modern (IVAM) in Spain is celebrating its 35th anniversary. It opened in the late 1980s and quickly became a beacon for contemporary art in Spain. The museum was the first in Spain to decentralize contemporary art and was created from the State of Autonomies. It is renowned for its high-quality exhibitions, comparable to those in Paris or Berlin, and has been instrumental in introducing Valencia to the international art scene. The IVAM has also been a training ground for professionals and a launch pad for politicians. Despite facing competition from other contemporary art centers in Spain and changes in the art market, the IVAM remains a cultural institution of high regard. The museum’s current director, Nuria Enguita, is working towards addressing pending issues, including the need for expansion and the appointment of a new manager.