Discover Barcelona’s creative pulse through its vibrant art galleries. From experimental spaces to established institutions, this section highlights the places where local and international artists push boundaries and share their vision.
When the Museu de l’Art Prohibit (Museum of Prohibited Art) opened its doors in central Barcelona in October 2023, it sparked international interest by boldly confronting censorship, cultural suppression, and the politics of artistic expression. Promising more than two hundred works once banned, attacked, or […]
Unmaking Art Studio, located in Barcelona’s vibrant Raval neighbourhood, unfolded organically to challenge norms and provide a comfortable artistic space where everyone feels welcome. Opened in 2024, by self-taught Nigerian artist Shyne Eghosa Obazee and his partner Aideen Farrell, the studio and adjoining artist-run gallery
Barcelona’s commitment to fostering artistic exploration attracts a vibrant community of contemporary artists, whose works reflect the ever-evolving nature of the city’s art scene. What distinguishes Barcelona’s art scene is its ability to blend international trends with local influences. An art lover’s dream Barcelona Gallery
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Barcelona is a hub for alternative art galleries that offer a unique window into the city’s vibrant artistic scene. Discover creativity that goes beyond the traditional galleries, from small art spaces tucked away in narrow alleys to sprawling warehouse spaces in the Poblenou neighborhood, there
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Villa del Arte is a contemporary art gallery functioning since 1999. Representing over forty national and international artists, the gallery has four different locations in Barcelona and Amsterdam. I visited the gallery located on Passeig de Gracia and I was very pleased with the combination
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Tucked in a corner of a quiet alley just off major streets in the Borne District is a hidden gem known as Fousion Gallery. After being buzzed in and going up a quick flight of stairs I was greeted by Jasmin Waschl, the genius behind
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Across the face of each sweatshirt, phone case, and postcard in the gift shop reads, “in art we trust.” No one believes this more than Moco, a museum that provides space for unique, visionary artists from all over the world. Moco balances modern, contemporary and
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With so many museum acronyms, it’s easy to confuse one for another, but this is one you’ll want to remember. On the backside of the imposing MACBA, is its little sister; the CCCB. Despite the CCCB’s opening in 1994 there’s a rich history behind the
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Seated atop rolling hills and just above el Jardin del Teatre Greg sits the Fundació Joan Miró, established in 1975, it has been bringing worldwide admirers ever since. The collection is thorough and draws the most devout Miró fans while also capturing the attention of
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KhaOs has recently inaugurated a new art space in the Montjuic district, just a stone’s throw away from la Fira. Unlike traditional galleries, the team at KhaOs considers themselves story-tellers. Each exhibition is crafted as a unique and personalized narrative, featuring extraordinary individuals who embody
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Updated August 2, 2023 Barcelona boasts one of the most exceptional art scenes in Europe, where renowned contemporary art museums like MACBA, Fundació Joan Miró, and the Picasso Museum take center stage. Beyond these celebrated institutions, the city hosts a collection of independent galleries that
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