The Catalan capital has experienced a vibrant cultural year in 2023, offering its inhabitants and visitors a wide range of fascinating exhibitions. We tell you about some of the most impressive and successful cultural exhibitions of the year. Some of them can still be seen.
Exhibitions that have left their mark in Barcelona
“Miró-Picasso”
Venue: Museu Picasso : Until February 25th, 2024
The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death and the 40th anniversary of Miró’s death takes us on a fascinating artistic journey. This exhibition is presented as a dialogue between two giants who began as teacher and student to evolve into a lasting friendship. With 266 pieces, including masterpieces such as ‘The Farmhouse’ and ‘Portrait of Dora Maar’, the exhibition is a moving testimony to the unique connection between these two geniuses.
“What Humanity? After the war the human figure (1940-1966).”
Venue: MNAC : Until January 11, 2024
Exploring the aftermath of the Civil War and World War II, this exhibition at the National Art Museum of Catalonia presents 120 works that capture pain, horror and resilience. Artists such as Bacon, Tàpies, Oteiza, Giacometti and Miró offer a poignant and current vision of a tumultuous historical period.
Antonio López Retrospective
Place: La Pedrera : Until January 14th, 2024
Barcelona pays tribute to Antonio López, the master of figurative representation in Spain. Spanning a 70-year career, this retrospective showcases more than a hundred oil paintings, sculptures and drawings that explore the artist’s obsessions: urban landscapes, the human figure, still lifes and the domestic.
“William Eggleston. The Mystery of the Everyday.”
Place: KBr Center | Until January 28, 2024
William Eggleston defied convention by opting for color in the 1970s, a time when it was considered vulgar in art photography. His detailed exploration of the everyday through color marked his work, offering a unique portrait of society in Memphis and the southern United States.
“TOp Secret. Cinema and espionage”
Venue: CaixaForum | Until March 17
From iconic spy Mata Hari to inventor Hedy Lamarr, this exhibition offers a fascinating journey through 270 pieces, including gadgets and clips from 90 films. Explore the intricate relationship between cinema and espionage, immersing yourself in the fascinating story of intrigue and secrets on the big screen.
Museum of Forbidden Art
Venue: Permanent Exhibition at Casa Garriga Nogués
Art that defies boundaries and breaks taboos finds its home at the Museum of Forbidden Art. Blasphemous, controversial, banned or censored for political, social or religious reasons, selected from the collection of businessman Tatxo Benet, are part of this permanent exhibition that opened its doors in October.
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