A museum in the Chinese city of Shenzhen has opened its doors to host a fascinating exhibition on the renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Under the title “The Sounds of Gaudí in Riudoms”, the exhibition offers visitors an immersive experience in the childhood and youth of the architectural genius in the town of Riudoms, Spain.
The exhibition, which occupies almost 2,000 square meters on the 49th floor of the Sky Museum in Shenzhen, offers a unique insight into Gaudí’s origins and his link to Riudoms.
Organized by a Chinese promoter in collaboration with the City Council of Riudoms and the support of the Chinese authorities, the exhibition seeks to pay tribute to the municipality that inspired the architect since his early years.
Exhibition ‘The Sounds of Gaudí in Riudoms’ in homage to Gaudí
The Sounds of Gaudí in Riudoms’ focuses on three main elements: photographs, models and large format elements.
Through dozens of photographs of Riudoms and its natural environment, visitors can immerse themselves in the places that marked Gaudí’s childhood, such as the church square, the ancestral home of his family and the Mas de la Calderera.
The images capture the essence and landscape that inspired the young Gaudí in his creative development.
In addition to the photographs, the exhibition presents models and large-format elements inspired by the nature that surrounded Gaudí in his youth.
From snails to trees and plants, these elements reflect the architect’s deep connection to the natural surroundings of Riudoms. A 40-meter long wall that represents the characteristic stone of the Baix Camp landscape is especially noteworthy.
A unique feature of the exhibition are the large-format sculptures by the artist Josep Cerdà, which contain recorded sounds of Riudoms.
These sculptures allow visitors to experience the sounds of the environment riudomense, from the armed of Easter to the murmur of the stream of Maspujols. Integrating art with the sound experience, the exhibition offers an immersive and multisensory perspective of Gaudí’s life in Riudoms.
Remembering the childhood and youth of the master
The exhibition not only offers a retrospective look at Gaudí’s childhood and youth, but also seeks to promote cultural and tourist collaboration between Riudoms and China.
In addition to the exhibition, the Riudoms City Council is exploring opportunities to export local products, such as bottles of olive oil from the Riudoms Agricultural Cooperative, to China.
The Sounds of Gaudí in Riudoms’ offers visitors to Shenzhen a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life and legacy of the iconic Catalan architect, his works and great achievements, while establishing cultural and commercial ties between Riudoms and China.
