A hidden gem

Do you want to explore a hidden gem in the heart of Madrid?

Between Atocha and the Puerta de Alcalá, you can find one of the most emblematic and sophisticated places in Madrid: The National Museum of Decorative Arts (MNAD).

With dramatic colours, velvety textures, botanical figures and elegant forms, the illustrator Irene Pérez reveals just some of the wonders hidden in this museum, located in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Madrid.

Just stepping inside the main hall, the Sèvres XXL chandelier will transport you to more luxurious times. You will lose yourself among the botanical details of its porcelain collection and you will understand why the classics are now a trend just by seeing the exquisite Hoffman glass or the current Cantilever chair.

Madrid will never stop to surprise us.

“A hidden gem” is the new THE MADRILEÑER by Irene Pérez for the MNAD (National Museum of Decorative Arts).

Artist: Irene Perez

Irene is an optimist, colorist, animalist and naturalist. Irene is also eclectic, botanical, dramatic… An explosion of creativity!

With her magical gaze, Irene took possession of each piece. She fell in love with all of them and then she had to choose. That was how she understood the essence of this unique museum, and created a "Gem".

Is there anything more difficult to turn the beautiful into something even more beautiful? Well Irene did it. Bra-va!! 

Her contribution is the eclectic perspective of someone who has traveled and lived in various countries and who easily navigate projects ranging from design, music, books, the universe of children, social issues; to projects related to fashion and culture in general. 

Colors, textures, magic, rituals, insects, plants, Irene's illustrations are an ode to beauty, which do justice to the most emblematic pieces of the MNAD.