Exhibitions in Barcelona

MEAM – Museu Europeu d'Art Modern

6th Barcelona Art Biennial

International exhibition

Oct 30 to Nov 1

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The MEAM museum is hosting the 6th Barcelona Art Biennial, an international exhibition that will take place from October 30 to November 1, 2026. This event showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions from around the globe. Visitors can expect to see a curated selection of contemporary artworks, reflecting the vibrant and evolving landscape of the art world. The biennial aims to foster cultural exchange and provide a platform for artists to present their latest creations. The exhibition will feature various mediums and styles, offering a comprehensive overview of current artistic trends. This is a significant event for art enthusiasts and professionals alike, providing an opportunity to

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Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau · Sant Rafael Pavilion

Art installation: “Folds of Time”, by Javier Pérez

Oct 1 to Nov 1

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This exhibition features "Folds of Time," an art installation by visual artist Javier Pérez. It is hosted in the Sant Rafael Pavilion, a historical recreation space within the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. The installation is part of the celebrations for the 625th anniversary of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. It is presented in collaboration with the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation as part of the LIFE Victoria series. Javier Pérez is the guest visual artist for this season's program, which is dedicated to the theme of "Exile." The installation is integrated into the regular visitor route of the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. Visitors can experience this contemporary art piece wit

Javier Pérez

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

Declaration of Love for Lenin

Jul 11 to Nov 1

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This exhibition marks the first museum presentation of works by Juana Dolores Romero Casanova, born in 1992. The artist reclaims the revolutionary and dissident potential of love, challenging its historical association with bourgeois sentimentality. She critiques its current confinement within middle-class imaginaries. The exhibition delves into how community is constructed, echoing the inquiries of intellectuals expelled from the French Communist Party in 1950. Juana Dolores continues this de-centering through her distinct methods and ideological subjectivity. She explores love as a political category, historically linked to bourgeois sentimentality and now confined by middle-class vocabula

Juana Dolores Romero Casanova

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

Disseny en acció. Premis ADG Laus 2026

Oct 1 to Nov 1

Free Last weeks

This exhibition showcases contemporary design through the awarded works of the ADG Laus Awards 2026. It highlights the transformative power of graphic design and visual communication, demonstrating their ability to reveal the unseen, translate complexity, build identities, and foster new relationships with our environment. The exhibition features a selection of the most outstanding projects from the 56th edition of the awards, including the Grand Laus, the Young Talent award, and the Gold ADG Laus Awards. It encompasses both professional and student categories, offering a panoramic view of the diverse languages, formats, and practices prevalent in the design sector today. The selected projec

Pilar Villuendas

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Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau

Exhibition “Fontilles. The Hidden City”

Jun 19 to Nov 1

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The exhibition "Fontilles. The Hidden City" is hosted at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. It is an immersive exhibition that aims to recover the memory of individuals affected by leprosy. The exhibition reflects on the stigma and social exclusion they faced throughout the 20th century. It reconstructs the history of the last residents of the Hospital of Saint Lazarus in Horta, known as Can Masdeu. These residents were transferred in 1961 to the San Francisco de Borja Sanatorium in Fontilles. This move occurred after the permanent closure of the Barcelona hospital. The exhibition utilizes objects, photographs, historical documents, and audio testimonies. These elements bring visitors closer to

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MEAM – Museu Europeu d'Art Modern · MEAM (Palau Gomis)

MEAM Hall

International small-format group exhibition

Jul 10 to Nov 1

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MEAM Hall is an international group exhibition focusing on small-format art. This eighth edition showcases a diverse collection of works, each strictly limited to a 20 x 20 cm format. This constraint challenges artists to condense their intentions, techniques, and visions into a minimal space. The exhibition presents a vibrant and varied display of contemporary figurative and realist art, featuring pieces from artists worldwide. Different styles, traditions, and sensibilities are presented side-by-side, fostering a dialogue and offering a snapshot of the current state of figurative painting and drawing. In addition to the small-format works, a special selection of larger-format pieces, up to

Samereh Heiri · Alberto Artigas Azcoaga · Alberto Pitalúa · Alejandra Hochstrasser · Alicia Malesani · Alison Deas

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

Vuit

Jul 11 to Nov 1

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The exhibition 'Vuit' at La Virreina Centre de la Imatge showcases the work of Frederic Amat, focusing on his dialogues with poets, writers, playwrights, and philosophers. Spanning from the 1970s to the present, the exhibition explores the intersection of words and images through Amat's artistic practice. Visitors will encounter a range of works that stem from these intellectual and creative exchanges. A central piece is the previously unseen short film 'Al filo' (2026), created specifically for the venue in collaboration with Chantal Maillard. The exhibition also features dialogues with prominent literary figures such as Mark Strand, J. V. Foix, Octavio Paz, and Guillermo Cabrera Infante. T

Frederic Amat

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) · Room 68

Sim Acquisition, Drawing and War

May 7 to Nov 8

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This exhibition focuses on the artistic creation during the Spanish Civil War, specifically highlighting the Sim collection acquired by the museum. The collection features nearly one hundred drawings by José Luis Rey Vila, known as Sim, who was a prominent visual chronicler of the war. Sim's work captures armed confrontations, battlefield scenes, bombings, and civilian life during the conflict. The exhibition showcases quick and vigorous sketches, predominantly in pencil or charcoal, characterized by a neutral and austere palette with minimal color. Sim's rapid, sketch-like line effectively conveys the gestures of soldiers and civilians, creating a universal depiction of war. The exhibition

Sim

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CCCB

The Cult of Beauty

May 21 to Nov 8

Last weeks From €8

This exhibition delves into the multifaceted concept of beauty, exploring its historical evolution and the persistent human obsession with it. It critically examines the construction of aesthetic canons across different eras and cultures, from Antiquity to the present day. The show analyzes the significant roles played by art, society, politics, religion, and medicine in shaping our perceptions of beauty. It also investigates the influence of the cosmetics industry, design, and marketing on our pursuit of physical perfection and youth. The exhibition highlights how notions of attractiveness are constantly changing, yet the desire for beauty remains a constant. It reclaims and celebrates bodi

William Hogarth · Angelica Dass · Laura Aguilar · Juno Calypso · Zed Nelson · Shirin Fathi

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Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau · Recinte Modernista Sant Pau

Exhibition “The Sagrada Família and the Hospital de Sant Pau. A Living Memory”

Until Nov 15

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This exhibition explores the profound connection between two iconic Barcelona landmarks: the Sagrada Família and the Hospital de Sant Pau. It reveals that the avenue connecting them, Avinguda Gaudí, is more than just an urban link; it represents a dynamic dialogue between two architectural masterpieces. The Sagrada Família, conceived by Antoni Gaudí, stands as a global emblem of creativity and spirituality. In contrast, the Hospital de Sant Pau, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, exemplifies the pinnacle of Art Nouveau applied to the vital field of public healthcare. The exhibition delves into the historical, architectural, and social ties that bind these two significant structures. Thro

Antoni Gaudí · Lluís Domènech i Montaner

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Museu Marítim de Barcelona · Vestibule

Archive Drops: “We are the Shipyards”

Mar 20 to Nov 20

The Archive Drops exhibition, located in the Vestibule of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, presents a curated selection of documents from the Royal Shipyards of Barcelona. These historical documents are an integral part of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona's Archive. The exhibition aims to offer a glimpse into the rich history and operations of the shipyards through these archival materials. Visitors can expect to see a variety of documents that illustrate the significance of the Royal Shipyards. The exhibition also emphasizes accessibility, including materials in Braille and audio descriptions for a wider audience. This display serves as a small sample, highlighting key pieces from the exte

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

Premis Enjoia't 2026

Sep 17 to Nov 29

Free

The Disseny Hub Barcelona is hosting the exhibition 'Premis Enjoia't 2026' from September 17 to November 29, 2026. This exhibition showcases 30 selected pieces from the 29th edition of the Contemporary Jewelry Awards, organized by A-FAD. The works are divided equally between the Professional and Student categories, with 15 pieces in each. Together, they offer a comprehensive overview of the current trends, materials, and artistic languages defining contemporary jewelry on an international scale. This year's edition features creators from over a dozen countries, including Japan, the United States, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Argentina, the Unite

Yaning Liu

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MACBA · Various locations across Catalonia

A museum outside the museum

Jun 19 to Nov 30

This exhibition, titled 'A museum outside the museum,' is a project by Catalonia’s Visual Arts Centres that extends the MACBA Collection into unexpected locations across the territory. It aims to foster new ways of engaging with art and life beyond the traditional museum walls. The project questions the boundaries of the museum by presenting contemporary art in spaces not typically designed for exhibitions, such as a dentist's waiting room, a bakery, or a funeral home. This initiative is part of MACBA's thirtieth-anniversary celebration, bringing works from its collection and archive to various communities. The exhibition is curated by Martí Manen and involves around thirty visual arts centr

Dora García · Mabel Palacín · Mirko Mejetta · Joan Brossa · Martí Anson · Jesús Carrillo

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Palau Robert

Atles Fenosa Barcelona

Until Dec 8

This exhibition, 'Atles Fenosa Barcelona,' focuses on the life and work of the artist Apel·les Fenosa (1899-1988). It begins with a biographical profile, highlighting his exiles in France in 1920 and from 1939 to 1972. During his time in France, he was integrated into avant-garde artistic and intellectual circles. His biography touches upon historical moments such as anarchism, the early days of vegetarianism, and new educational models. Fenosa's commitment to the Republic and artists' unions led him to return to Barcelona. From the 1970s onwards, his work gained recognition through major retrospective exhibitions and the placement of monumental pieces, including a sculpture inspired by Pau

Apel·les Fenosa · Vivette Monod

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Fundació Suñol

(Un)ravelling career paths

Cicle de retorn

Oct 21 to Dec 11

This exhibition, '(Un)ravelling career paths', is a collaborative project between Fundació Suñol and Proretorn, a teaching innovation group from the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Fine Arts. It delves into the diverse journeys of artists connected to the Faculty. The exhibition aims to explore the intricate process of weaving together relationships, experiences, and professional trajectories. It showcases alumni artists who are part of the 'Cicle de Retorn' teaching innovation project. These artists engage in a dialogue with other alumni whose works are part of the Suñol Soler Collection. This initiative serves to bridge university art education with practical professional experience i

Sandra March · Carla Arenas · Mariya Alipieva · Núria Guerra · Lídia Moreno · Àlex Costa

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

Mater is the ultimate punk: The Analogue Rhizome

Sep 29 to Dec 17

Free

This exhibition, 'Mater is the ultimate punk: The Analogue Rhizome,' is a collective installation by eight students from the Master in Design and Technology in Fashion at Bau. It critically examines the contemporary challenges facing the fashion industry, particularly in the context of mass production and digitalization. The exhibition proposes innovative ways to understand the evolving relationship between the human body, emerging technologies, and the natural environment. The displayed collections integrate both traditional analog processes and cutting-edge technologies. They aim to explore more sustainable and environmentally conscious design models. Through the use of biomaterials, 3D pr

Cristina Muntané · Daniela Jimenez Hernández · Edith Steinhorst · Gabriela Lucía Cartagena · Merve · Sara Akhtiyar

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Palau Robert · Sala 4

Ciutats en trànsit. Repensar per regenerar

Sep 17 to Jan 10, 2027

The exhibition 'Ciutats en trànsit. Repensar per regenerar' (Cities in Transit. Rethinking to Regenerate) explores urban revitalization strategies in five medium-sized Catalan cities: Valls, Berga, Tremp, Balaguer, and Palamós. It focuses on the rehabilitation of obsolete historic centers and key transformations of public spaces. This exhibition, promoted by the departments of Territory, Housing, and Ecological Transition, and the Presidency, is part of Barcelona's World Capital of Architecture 2026. It is curated by Caterina Capdevila and Marta Poch. The exhibition highlights the crucial role of intermediate cities as links between large metropolises and rural areas, serving as centers for

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Palau Robert · sala 1

Pau Casals, música per la pau

Oct 21 to Jan 10, 2027

Free

This exhibition celebrates Pau Casals, a renowned artist and humanist who dedicated his art to peace. Curated by Núria Ballester, it highlights his virtuosity as a cellist and his unwavering commitment to freedom, democracy, and peace. The exhibition is structured into five sections, tracing his life and career. The first section introduces Casals, emphasizing his revolutionary cello technique and his role as a defender of human rights, particularly his exile and denunciation of injustices. The second section explores music as a means of communication, presenting Casals's view of music as a living text open to interpretation, aiming to evoke authentic emotional experiences. This part feature

Pau Casals

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CaixaForum Barcelona

Una fuerza del pasado

Colección de Arte Contemporáneo Fundación ”la Caixa”

Sep 23 to Jan 10, 2027

€6

This exhibition, titled 'Una fuerza del pasado' (A Force from the Past), draws from the extensive and diverse Contemporary Art Collection of the "la Caixa" Foundation. It explores how contemporary artists engage with and reinterpret historical art, tradition, mythology, and iconography. The exhibition uses Pier Paolo Pasolini's poem as a starting point to question the continuous present and the role of the past in shaping our understanding of culture and time. Visitors will encounter works that employ citation, appropriation, homage, and critical confrontation to create a dialogue between different eras. The aim is not to establish closed genealogies but to open a space for reflection on the

Julião Sarmento · Equipo Crónica · Janine Antoni · Mike Kelley · Robert Gober · Robert Mangold

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Museu Marítim de Barcelona · El Mirador

Barcelona School of Architecture in shaping everyday life in the city (1875–2025)

Sep 18 to Jan 11, 2027

Free

This exhibition delves into how Barcelona's everyday life has been shaped and transformed from the industrialization of the late 19th century to the present day. It is presented as part of the activities for Barcelona 2026 World Capital of Architecture. The narrative is constructed through a curated selection of works and writings by faculty members of the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB). It offers a critical perspective on how architecture, urban planning, and landscape have materialized the concept of dwelling. The exhibition specifically highlights works and texts that relate to the sea, given the unique maritime setting of the Museu Marítim de Barcelona. Visitors will explore th

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MACBA

Anna Moreno. The Third Twist

Feb 5 to Jan 17, 2027

The exhibition "The Third Twist" by Anna Moreno delves into the concept of temporality, exploring it through the lens of utopian architecture and the power of speculative imagination. A central focus of the exhibition is "The Terminal Beach," a significant piece that forms part of a larger trilogy. This trilogy thoughtfully juxtaposes architectural projects by Ricardo Bofill with evocative short stories penned by James Graham Ballard. "The Terminal Beach" itself is a film, co-directed by Moreno and the Brazilian filmmaker Bernardo Zanotta. Presented in a road movie format, it documents the current condition of a nomadic settlement. This settlement was originally constructed in 1979 in the Al

Anna Moreno

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MACBA

Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme

Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom

Feb 14 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition showcases the work of Palestinian artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme, who have collaborated since 2007. Their multidisciplinary practice combines image, sound, text, and performance, exploring themes of violence, disenfranchisement, and the shaping of memory. The artists employ a non-linear approach to storytelling, using found and self-produced materials to create a dialogue between past and present, reality and imagination. Their work is characterized by interruptions, repetition, and overlap, which they describe as a "poetics of resistance." This exhibition, their first in Spain, centers on the audiovisual installation "Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom."

Basel Abbas · Ruanne Abou-Rahme

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Fundació Joan Miró · Foyer of the Fundació Miró

Divided

Photography in the Foyer

Jul 14 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition features an intervention by artist and publisher Camilla Wills in the Fundació Joan Miró's foyer. Wills' participation extends beyond the foyer to activate forms of circulation that transcend the museum's walls. Her contribution permeates the entire season, including its final publication, acting as a connecting image between artists, the publication, the museum, and the city. The exhibition focuses on circulating discourses and literature from the worlds of art and academia. Wills' presence manifests as an intervention in the foyer, operating under a logic of distribution and circularity. This premise runs through the season and its infrastructural sensitivity, making room f

Camilla Wills

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MACBA · MACBA's Research and Documentation Centre

Spiral of Time – Plaça dels Àngels – MACBA

Jul 10, 2025 to Jan 17, 2027

Spiral of Time is a site-specific sound installation by artist Edwin van der Heide, exploring the relationship between sound, space, and time. Since July 2024, a microphone setup on the MACBA's Research and Documentation Centre façade has been recording ambient sounds from Plaça dels Àngels. This ongoing sonic archive, organized by time intervals, aims to reveal the unique characteristics of the museum's surroundings through cyclical sound patterns. These patterns are shaped by both natural rhythms and human activities, offering a nuanced understanding of the urban soundscape. The work contrasts these recordings with sounds from the Amazon rainforest, collected in collaboration with scientis

Edwin van der Heide

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Palau Robert · Sala 3

Un teatre Lliure

Sep 22 to Jan 17, 2027

Free

This exhibition, titled "Un teatre Lliure" (A Free Theatre), celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Teatre Lliure, a significant theatre institution in Catalonia. Founded in 1976 as a cooperative by young artists from the independent theatre scene, its initial aim was to create "art theatre for everyone." Over five decades, it has become a vital public service for performing arts creation. The exhibition, curated by Tània Balló with the Teatre Lliure and designed by Alcubierreestudio, moves away from conventional retrospectives. Instead, it offers a contemporary perspective on the values, questions, and relationships that have defined the institution since its inception. The exhibition is st

Frederic Amat · Montse Amenós · Max Glaenzel · Lluc Castells · Silvia Delagneau · Ros Ribas

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La Pedrera

Anselm Kiefer

The Secret Life of Plants. Anselm Kiefer in the Grothe Collection

Oct 2 to Jan 24, 2027

€16

This exhibition at La Pedrera presents the first major show in Barcelona dedicated to Anselm Kiefer, a leading figure in international contemporary art. It offers a focused exploration of the conceptual universe of the artist, born in 1945. The exhibition draws from around forty pieces from the significant private collection of Hans Grothe, supplemented by other works from various private collections. This allows for an in-depth look at the symbolic and material richness of Kiefer's artistic output. More than just a collection of works, the exhibition is conceived as a singular piece that highlights the coherence of his artistic project. Through diverse forms and media, including painting, s

Anselm Kiefer

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Palau Robert · sala 2

Josep M. Castellet, personatge en grup

Until Jan 24, 2027

Free

This exhibition at Palau Robert, titled "Josep M. Castellet: personatge en grup," celebrates the centenary of the birth of Josep Maria Castellet, a significant Catalan writer, literary critic, and literary director of Edicions 62 for three decades. Co-organized with the Institució de les Lletres Catalanes and curated by Teresa Muñoz Lloret, the exhibition focuses on Castellet's intellectual, cultural, and personal relationships that shaped his professional career. It highlights his role in rebuilding a Catalan cultural space open to Europe, distinct from the regime's imposed models, particularly for intellectuals educated during Franco's era. The exhibition's central theme, "I made myself wi

Josep Maria Castellet

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Fundació Joan Miró · Archive of the Fundació Joan Miró

Opening the Archive 08. Le gros orteil.

Jun 18 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition, 'Opening the Archive 08. Le gros orteil.', focuses on a significant drawing by Joan Miró titled Untitled (1930). This artwork is the most recent addition to the Fundació Joan Miró Collection, acquired through a donation. The drawing itself is executed in pencil on Ingres paper. In addition to the final piece, the exhibition will display the preparatory sketches Miró created for this series. These sketches offer insight into his creative process. The exhibition suggests that Miró's work was likely inspired by Georges Bataille's article 'Le Gros Orteil'. This article was published in the avant-garde magazine Documents in November 1929. The exhibition delves into the connection

Joan Miró

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Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport

SPORTS VENUES, LIVING MEMORY

Jun 16 to Feb 7, 2027

Free

This photographic exhibition presents a selection of images from the book 'Espais esportius que han fet història a Barcelona'. The Barcelona Olympic Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical memory of sports facilities that were significant in shaping Barcelona's sporting identity. These venues are crucial to the city's heritage, reflecting sport's vital role in its social, cultural, and urban development. Visitors can explore a curated collection of these pioneering facilities. The exhibition highlights how these venues established Barcelona as a globally recognized international capital of sport. It showcases the enduring legacy of these spaces and their contributi

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Fundació Joan Miró · Exhibition rooms

Charlotte Perriand. Free to Rethink the World

Oct 9 to Feb 28, 2027

The Fundació Joan Miró presents the first exhibition in Spain dedicated to Charlotte Perriand, a pivotal figure in twentieth-century design and the modern movement. This exhibition aligns with the year's theme of reinterpreting architecture as a living space. Perriand was a creator with her own voice at Atelier Le Corbusier, transforming modern design. She believed art, architecture, and design are inseparable, a principle that resonates with the Fundació Joan Miró's concept of a unified experience. Organized in collaboration with Kunstmuseen Krefeld and Museum der Moderne Salzburg, the exhibition highlights Barcelona's creative affinities. A key focus is the relationship between Perriand an

Charlotte Perriand

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

André Ricard. Design in use

Oct 29 to Mar 14, 2027

From €6

This exhibition focuses on André Ricard, a pioneering figure in contemporary design and a key reference for design originating in Catalonia and Spain. The exhibition highlights his career, marked by a desire to impact daily life through objects designed for practical use. These objects are presented as tools serving people and society. The show offers a dual perspective on Ricard's work. Firstly, it displays a selection of his iconic objects, conceived as timeless pieces integrated into everyday contexts. These highlight their functionality, clear form, and enduring relevance. Secondly, the exhibition delves into the principles and values that have guided Ricard's professional practice. It a

André Ricard

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

An American History

Oct 31 to Mar 28, 2027

This exhibition, "An American History," explores the complex relationship between artists Marion Scemama and David Wojnarowicz. It delves into themes of gender, identity, the urgency of creation in the face of mortality, and the assertion of a counterculture. The exhibition is set against the sociopolitical backdrop of the United States in the 1980s and early 1990s. It aims to highlight Scemama's artistic contributions, positioning her as a significant artist in her own right, beyond her association with the iconic David Wojnarowicz. The works presented reflect a society grappling with the conservative revolution of the Reagan years. This era was marked by violence, the pursuit of wealth, po

Marion Scemama · David Wojnarowicz

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

An American Story

Oct 31 to Mar 28, 2027

This exhibition, presented for the first time in Spain, showcases the collaborative works of Marion Scemama and David Wojnarowicz. It delves into the artistic practices of the 1980s as acts of resistance against the backdrop of conservative America under Reagan. The exhibition explores themes of desire, solidarity, and the fight against AIDS, social exclusion, and systemic violence. It highlights the improbable and explosive encounters that defy geographical, social, and artistic boundaries. Scemama, a photojournalist, arrived in New York in 1981 and discovered the vibrant, ungentrified East Village, a hub for artists and activists. She met Wojnarowicz in 1983, sensing a shared rage, strong

Marion Scemama · David Wojnarowicz

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

Icarian Archive: Poblenou (1987-1992)

Oct 31 to Mar 28, 2027

The Icarian Archive exhibition showcases the photographic work of Martí Llorens, created between 1987 and 1992. This period coincided with a significant transformation in Barcelona's Poblenou district, specifically the area around Avinguda d’Icària. The transformation included the demolition of the old industrial sector and the construction of the Olympic Village for the 1992 Olympic Games. The archive, managed by the Factoría Heliográfica cultural association, contains a rich collection of materials. These include creative and documentary photographs that capture the essence of the time. Additionally, the archive holds salvaged documents, plans, and objects from the demolition sites. It als

Martí Llorens

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Museu Marítim de Barcelona · Vestíbul (Nova entrada)

A Journey Through Time at the Royal Shipyards of Barcelona

Jul 9 to Mar 31, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the history and origins of the Royal Shipyards of Barcelona, an emblematic building in the city. In 2026, Barcelona was designated the World Capital of Architecture, and this exhibition is part of that celebration. The Royal Shipyards are internationally recognized for their monumental scale and excellent state of preservation. They were declared a national historic-artistic monument in 1976. The origins of the shipyards date back to the 13th century, during the reign of Peter III of Aragon. Over the subsequent centuries, the complex underwent gradual expansion and modifications, leading to its current appearance. The exhibition traces the various historical periods

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Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport · Floor -2 (L'esport en imatges)

Barcelona con el Tour

Sep 22 to Apr 25, 2027

Free

This photographic exhibition commemorates the Tour de France’s visit to Barcelona on 4 and 5 July 2026. For the first time in its history, the city hosted the official start of the race. The event featured a team time trial and a second stage finishing on Montjuïc. The photographs capture some of the most memorable moments of this significant event. It showcased Barcelona to the world. The exhibition highlights how the city established itself as a leading host venue for cycling. Visitors will see a collection of compelling images documenting this historic occasion. The exhibition explores the impact of the Tour de France on Barcelona. It also examines the city's growing importance in the wor

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Fundació Joan Miró · Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona

Joan Miró. Circles

Mar 13 to Mar 12, 2028

This exhibition, "Joan Miró. Circles," is a new presentation at the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, curated by Teresa Montaner and Marta Ricart. It is based on the inseparable pairing of works and space, which structures the exhibition's route and gives meaning to each room. The inspiration for the project comes from a portfolio of works Miró produced in the latter half of the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s, preserved in the artist's archive. These documents reflect on space and time as cornerstones of Miró’s practice, hinting at a new way of relating people to art. The reorganisation of the exhibition aims to rekindle this intuition and bring it into the present day. It will foster a

Joan Miró

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MACBA · Atrium of the Meier Building

Aurèlia Muñoz’s Birds-Kites

From Apr 13

This exhibition features three reconstructed sculptures from Aurèlia Muñoz's iconic 'Birds-Kites' series, installed in the MACBA Atrium. These works were originally created in the early 1980s and were previously shown in significant venues like the Palacio de Cristal and the Lausanne International Textile Biennial. Muñoz intended for these pieces to evoke a sense of expanded space, hovering above viewers and interacting with natural light. The exhibition coincides with the start of the Aurèlia Muñoz Centenary, celebrating the artist's pioneering role in contemporary art. Muñoz, born in 1926, was a key figure whose practice spanned sculpture, painting, and drawing. She innovatively explored a

Aurèlia Muñoz

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MACBA

Counter-Information: Video-Nou / Servei de Vídeo Comunitari

From Jul 9

This exhibition delves into the history of the Video-Nou collective and its evolution into the Servei de Vídeo Comunitari. Active in Catalonia from 1977 to 1983, this group utilized video as a tool for political intervention and counter-information during Spain's Transition period. They challenged media narratives that still reflected Francoist structures. The group was embedded in neighborhood and countercultural movements, educational initiatives, and urban struggles. They saw the camera as a means to foster collective debate and reclaim public discourse. As the initial enthusiasm waned, the group's work began to reflect growing disenchantment with the slow pace of political change and the

Servei de Vídeo Comunitari · Video-Nou

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MACBA

Echoes: Videos from the Han Nefkens Foundation Donation

From Jul 9

This exhibition showcases a selection of video works from the Han Nefkens Foundation donation, enriching the MACBA Collection. The donation comprises videos that explore contemporary artistic practices with moving images from artists worldwide. These pieces challenge traditional documentary approaches to video, embracing more fragmented and associative narrative structures. The focus is on texture, sound, and materiality, moving away from closed narratives towards more open and permeable forms of expression. Video is presented as a space for critical engagement, fostering connections and reflections where poetic and documentary elements merge. The exhibition highlights artists such as Aziz H

Aziz Hazara · Hao Jingban · Thao Nguyen Phan · Bárbara Sánchez Barroso · Erkan Özgen · Gabriel Mascaro

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MACBA

Pere Portabella: The Committed Gaze

From Jul 9

This exhibition, "Pere Portabella: The Committed Gaze," is part of "Acció Portabella," an initiative celebrating the centenary of the filmmaker Pere Portabella. It expands the understanding of moving image practices within the MACBA Collection. The program features screenings of Portabella's films, produced between 1960 and 2020. His work was created during a period of censorship and limited freedoms, where cinema served as a tool for revelation. Portabella operated at the fringes of the film industry and conventional narrative structures, developing a unique cinematic language. His films open up spaces for interpretation and reflection, connecting the moving image with themes of secrecy, re

Pere Portabella

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) · Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Wounded Militiaman: The Recovery of an Irredeemable Painting

From May 7

This exhibition focuses on Francisco Mateos's painting "Wounded Militiaman," a powerful work created during the Spanish Civil War. The painting served as a piece of propaganda, aiming to denounce the brutality of the conflict and to exalt the solidarity among soldiers. It was conceived in a period of urgency, utilizing precarious means and reused materials. The artist's intention was for it to be displayed in the Spanish Republic Pavilion at the 1937 International Exposition in Paris, an event that also featured Picasso's "Guernica." However, after its return from Paris in 1938, the painting was never exhibited. During the Francoist dictatorship, it was suppressed as part of the art of the d

Francisco Mateos

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

Asunción Bastida

Nov 4 to Mar 14, 2027

From €6

This exhibition at Disseny Hub Barcelona is dedicated to Asunción Bastida Pibernat, a significant figure in 20th-century Spanish fashion. She was the only woman in the prominent circle of Spanish haute couture. The exhibition explores her career and aims to re-establish her importance in the history of design and fashion. Bastida began her career in Barcelona in 1925 and established her couture house in the 1930s. After the Spanish Civil War, she rebuilt her business, making her label a benchmark for haute couture. Her brand had a presence in major Spanish cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville. She also presented collections internationally in cities such as Brussels, Venice, Cairo, and

Asunción Bastida Pibernat

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MACBA

Aurèlia Muñoz. Beings

Nov 5 to May 2, 2027

Free

This exhibition offers an exhaustive look at the work of Aurèlia Muñoz, a significant Catalan artist. It explores the concept of 'being' as a unifying theme across her diverse body of work, which spans various media and oscillates between figuration and abstraction. The exhibition provides a detailed analysis of Muñoz's fifty-year career. It features her early collages, influenced by surrealism and gothic art, alongside her large pictorial tapestries. A selection of iconic macramé structures from international collections is also presented. Emblematic works such as her birds-kites and recent installations made from handmade paper are highlighted. The exhibition includes a new panorama of dra

Aurèlia Muñoz

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MEAM – Museu Europeu d'Art Modern

The War Continues | Helnwein and Goya

Nov 6 to Feb 7, 2027

The MEAM Museum in Barcelona presents 'The War Continues,' an exhibition showcasing works by the painter Gottfried Helnwein. This exhibition, running from November 6, 2026, to February 7, 2027, explores themes of conflict and its impact. Helnwein's art is known for its powerful and often disturbing imagery, confronting viewers with the harsh realities of war and human suffering. The exhibition draws parallels between contemporary conflicts and historical depictions of war, particularly referencing the works of Francisco Goya. Visitors can expect to see a range of Helnwein's paintings and drawings, characterized by their intense emotional charge and meticulous technique. The artist's unique s

Gottfried Helnwein

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CCCB · Exhibition galleries

World Press Photo 2026

International Photojournalism Exhibition

Nov 6 to Dec 13

The World Press Photo 2026 exhibition showcases the most renowned international photojournalism of the year. This twenty-second edition features all the winning photographs and multimedia productions from the prestigious World Press Photo competition. The exhibition presents works, many of which are being shown in Spain for the first time. These images are selected for their exceptional visual quality and offer diverse perspectives on current global affairs. The collection provides multiple and panoramic views, encouraging viewers to reflect on the issues presented. Guided tours are available to further enrich the visitor experience. The exhibition will include 42 winning authors from six gl

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Museu del Disseny

Aurèlia Muñoz. El tèxtil com a pretext

Nov 10 to Mar 14, 2027

Free

This exhibition at the Disseny Hub Barcelona focuses on the early textile works of Aurèlia Muñoz, a pivotal figure in the renewal of contemporary textile art in Catalonia and internationally. It showcases three key pieces from the museum's collection, offering insight into a crucial initial phase of Muñoz's career. Visitors can see the tapestry 'La Barcelona gòtica' from 1961, made with printed burlap. Additionally, two table runners from 1962, designed by the artist and printed by José Duran on screen-printed jute burlap, are displayed. These works highlight Muñoz's early fascination with the expressive qualities of materials, textures, and the plastic possibilities of textile work. Muñoz,

Aurèlia Muñoz

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

Aurèlia Muñoz. Textile as a pretetx

Nov 10 to Mar 14, 2027

Free

This exhibition at the Disseny Hub Barcelona (DHub) focuses on the early textile works of Aurèlia Muñoz, a pivotal figure in contemporary textile art in Catalonia and internationally. The show features three pieces from the museum's collection, offering insight into a crucial early stage of Muñoz's career. These include the tapestry 'La Barcelona gòtica' from 1961, made with printed burlap, and two table runners from 1962, designed by the artist and printed by José Duran on screen-printed jute burlap. These works highlight Muñoz's early fascination with the expressive qualities of materials, textures, and the plastic potential of textile work. Aurèlia Muñoz (1926-2011) developed an artistic

Aurèlia Muñoz

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) · Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

The Reverse Journey. A Sound Fresco through Romanesque Art

Nov 12 to Apr 30, 2027

This exhibition, 'The Reverse Journey. A Sound Fresco through Romanesque Art,' explores the original context of Romanesque murals. For centuries, these artworks were integral to the churches they adorned, their soundscape composed of natural sounds, festivals, and daily life, contrasting with the sacred interior of liturgy and incense. The removal of these murals from their architectural settings led to a loss of their original context and popular identity. The exhibition aims to recreate this lost connection by presenting the murals alongside the sounds and sensations of their original environments. It focuses on specific churches such as Santa María d’Àneu, Sant Pere del Burgal, Sant Pere

Ona Balló

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

30 Years of Normal Music

Gràcia Territori Sonor (1996-2026)

Nov 14 to Mar 28, 2027

This exhibition celebrates 30 years of Gràcia Territori Sonor, an organization dedicated to experimental music and sound creation in Barcelona and Catalonia. It traces the history of this often overlooked scene, from its roots in the late Franco era with initiatives like Laboratori Phonos and groups like Macromassa. Gràcia Territori Sonor was founded in 1996, growing out of Macromassa and its Laboratorio de Música Desconocida. The exhibition highlights the organization's crucial role in establishing Barcelona as a major European center for experimental music. Their mission has been to support, promote research, and foster the growth of professionals and audiences in this field. They aim to b

Gràcia Territori Sonor

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

All Our Lives

Nov 14 to Mar 28, 2027

This exhibition, titled "All Our Lives," explores the fundamental aspects of birth and death, which are often overlooked in our daily lives. It proposes a contemplative pause, encouraging visitors to consider a shared human condition where all lives coexist. The exhibition uses images and words to bring us closer to recognizing this reality. It is presented as a collective offering, akin to a chorus or a bouquet of flowers, symbolizing both new beginnings and remembrance. The aim is to slow down our pace and reflect on the passage of time and our place within it. Visitors will encounter a thoughtful presentation designed to foster introspection on existence. The exhibition invites a deeper u

Yves Berger

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La Virreina Centre de la Imatge · Palau de la Virreina

De Calor (1993-1996)

Nov 14 to Mar 28, 2027

The exhibition 'De Calor 1993–1996' at La Virreina Centre de la Imatge explores the influential magazine published in Barcelona between 1993 and 1996. This period was marked by significant cultural, social, political, and technological shifts. The magazine served as a platform for artists, intellectuals, and activists to capture the spirit of emerging collective production and reflection models. Its editorial direction included Tere Badia, Mont Marsà, Jorge Marzo, Carles Poy, Jesús Renau, and Toni Serra. The exhibition presents a comprehensive selection of the magazine's published content. It contextualizes these materials within a broader framework of references. This offers a unique perspe

Tere Badia · Mont Marsà · Jorge Marzo · Carles Poy · Jesús Renau · Toni Serra

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Fundació Joan Miró · Espai 13

LED LIGHT

Nov 14 to Jan 24, 2027

The exhibition "LED LIGHT" by Victor Ruiz Colomer is presented in Espai 13, focusing on the kinetic possibilities of the Fundació Joan Miró's architecture and how these influence movement through the building. Colomer's work is driven by an interest in thermodynamics, seeking ways to glide that break with the normative use of space. His practice in recent years has centered on spatial creation, proposing systems and structures that experiment with their perceptual relationships. Recurring aspects of his work include the materiality in the circulation of value, the invention of notational and writing forms within self-managed pedagogical dynamics, and energy consumption. Victor Ruiz Colomer l

Victor Ruiz Colomer

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

La Cuina de Frankfurt (1926 – 2026). Disseny i gènere a l'espai domèstic

Nov 18 to Mar 14, 2027

From €6.20

This exhibition, titled 'La Cuina de Frankfurt (1926 – 2026). Design and gender in the domestic space,' commemorates the centenary of the Frankfurt Kitchen, designed by Austrian architect Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky in 1926. The exhibition explores how this design became a significant example of the intersection between scientific organization of labor, interwar social policies, and the rationalist principles of the modern movement. It highlights the Frankfurt Kitchen's role in initiating a broader process: the application of industrial production methods to the domestic sphere. Through industrial, graphic, and architectural design, the modern home redefined household labor, the role of women

Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky

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Disseny Hub Barcelona (Museu del Disseny) · Disseny Hub Barcelona

Vectors. Art digital per pensar el futur

Nov 25 to Mar 14, 2027

Vectors explores the contemporary digital art ecosystem through the voices and practices of artists using computational technologies to imagine possible presents and futures. It examines the coexistence with machines and non-human species, critiques the invisible infrastructures of the digital world, and showcases generative art, hybridization with physical reality, and live creation. The exhibition maps our time in a plural and sensitive way. The artworks question, resignify, and create tension with science and technology, opening spaces for surprise, complexity, beauty, and thought in contrast to the functional standardization of the connected world. This is an opportunity to discover how

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CCCB

The Atomic Age

Nov 26 to May 17, 2027

The Atomic Age exhibition explores the profound and lasting impact of the atomic era, which began with the first atomic test in July 1945. It examines how this new experience of time, deeply intertwined with science, politics, and culture, is reflected in art from the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition traces the evolution of artistic responses to scientific discoveries, from the early 20th century's questioning of reality's solidity to the invention of the atomic bomb. Artists reacted to these developments by blending science with mysticism, abandoning representation for conceptual approaches, or engaging with the aesthetic fascination and tragic sublime of nuclear explosions. The exhi

Hélène de Beauvoir · Henri Becquerel · Bruce Conner · Eduardo Chillida · Salvador Dalí · Marcel Duchamp

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) · Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

Jujol, by Perejaume

Dec 16 to Apr 11, 2027

This exhibition, curated by artist Perejaume, is the first major retrospective at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya dedicated to Josep Maria Jujol. It coincides with Barcelona's celebration as the World Capital of Architecture in 2026. Jujol (1879–1949) was a brilliant and original architect, artist, and craftsman of the early 20th century, whose work has gained increasing recognition. The exhibition showcases Jujol's creations from his extensive legacy, which includes over 10,000 papers, items, and furniture pieces, alongside works from numerous public and private collections. It also features works by notable figures such as Antoni Gaudí, Bruno Taut, Vladimir Tatlin, and Henri Matisse,

Perejaume · Josep Maria Jujol

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MACBA

Stan Douglas

Jul 22, 2027 to Feb 27, 2028

Free

This exhibition focuses on the work of Stan Douglas, a Canadian artist whose practice investigates the complex relationship between technology, media, perception, and collective memory. Douglas's art critically examines how reality and history are constructed through images, challenging linear historical narratives and highlighting the continuous shaping of past events by human actions. The retrospective approach of this exhibition underscores his significant influence on cinematic analysis, his experimentation with diverse media, and his impact on subsequent generations of artists. It pays particular attention to how his work engages with historical moments and maintains its relevance over

Stan Douglas

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