Madrid's Museo Reina Sofía bought 26 artworks reaching a combined worth of €348,884 at ARCO art fair last week. The total budget spent marks an increase of €144, 259 compared to last year's, when, according to "El Imparcial," the acquisition committee of the museum acquired works for only €204,625 at the fair.

The increase in the museum's budget crowns a successful edition of Spain's top contemporary art fair.