1 Cubic Meter The Global Contemporary Art Map

1 Cubic Meter is a curated global map of contemporary art venues and exhibitions. It connects galleries, museums, foundations, independent art spaces, and artist-run initiatives across major art cities worldwide.

The platform organizes contemporary art geographically while maintaining a global perspective. Cities are presented as interconnected nodes within an international art ecosystem, enabling institutions and exhibitions to be situated within a broader structural context.

The result is a continuously maintained global map dedicated exclusively to contemporary art.

Amsterdam · Athens · Berlin · Brussels · Hong Kong · Istanbul · Lisbon · London · Los Angeles · Madrid · Mexico City · Milan · New York · Paris · Seoul · Tel Aviv · Tokyo · Vienna · Zurich

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Submit for Inclusion in the Global Map
If you want your contemporary art venue or exhibition to be formally included in the 1 Cubic Meter global map, you can submit it here. Submissions are reviewed and, once approved, become part of a curated, continuously maintained cartography of contemporary art.
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Once approved, your event remains visible on the map from the moment of publication until the end date indicated in the submission.
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Lisbon Contemporary Art Map: Galleries, Residencies, and Exhibitions

Lisbon has developed into one of Southern Europe’s most dynamic contemporary art environments, shaped by independent initiatives, residency programs, and an expanding network of commercial galleries. The city’s manageable scale fosters close interaction between artists, curators, and international visitors.

Institutions such as MAAT and Culturgest operate alongside project spaces and artist-led venues that contribute to a flexible and experimental exhibition culture. An increasing number of international practitioners have relocated to Lisbon, reinforcing its position within wider European art circuits.

Mapping galleries, residencies, and exhibition venues across Lisbon reveals a city in transformation. The contemporary art landscape reflects both local cultural specificity and growing transnational engagement within the Atlantic region.