Best art exhibitions in Barcelona

Discover the most outstanding art exhibitions in Barcelona, from modern and contemporary art shows to video art installations and tributes to great masters. Explore galleries and museums housing works by renowned artists like Banksy, Warhol, and Picasso. Stay updated with the city's vibrant cultural scene and plan your visit to not miss any important exhibition. Immerse yourself in the artistic diversity that Barcelona offers, ideal for art lovers and cultural tourists.

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    Aurèlia Muñoz. Ens (MACBA – Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Barcelona)

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    • Comprehensive journey through textile art

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    This comprehensive retrospective celebrates Aurèlia Muñoz, a pivotal figure in contemporary textile art, showcasing her experimental nature. It offers a deep dive into the conceptual and material depth of a significant Catalan artist's practice.

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    Charlotte Perriand (Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona)

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    • Features a profound exploration of a visionary designer

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    As the first Charlotte Perriand retrospective in Spain, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore her pioneering work. It highlights her vision of merging art, architecture, and design to transform everyday life.

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    The Cult of Beauty (CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona, Barcelona)

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    • Invites questioning of established norms

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    This exhibition offers a thought-provoking interdisciplinary examination of a universal concept, encouraging critical reflection. It invites visitors to broaden their understanding of beauty beyond simple binaries.

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    Sant Pere de Rodes and the Master of Cabestany: The Construction of a Myth (MNAC – Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona)

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    • Features over 100 works

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    This ambitious exhibition reconstructs the symbolic and artistic world of a brilliant Romanesque sculptor. It offers a deep dive into medieval art, featuring over a hundred works.

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    Àngel Jové (Museu Tàpies, Barcelona)

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    • First major retrospective of Àngel Jové

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    This large-scale retrospective provides an intimate and multifaceted look at Àngel Jové's work. It highlights his experimental and interdisciplinary practice, moving freely between various art movements.

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    The Nabis: from Bonnard to Vuillard (La Pedrera, Barcelona)

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    • Rediscover creative imagination of a movement

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    This major exhibition offers a glimpse into a brilliant episode of French painting and the innovative approach of the Nabis artists. It includes works from major international museums.

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    Chez Matisse: The Influence of Henri Matisse on Contemporary Art (CaixaForum Barcelona, Barcelona)

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    • Explores Matisse's career and enduring influence

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    A significant collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, this exhibition provides an opportunity to explore the genius of Matisse. It reveals his influence on contemporary art through his innovative approach to color.

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    Like a Star Dance: Thirty Years and Infinite Ways of Being (MACBA Collection) (MACBA, Barcelona)

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    • Features unique aerial dances

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    Celebrating MACBA's 30th anniversary, this exhibition offers a fresh and dynamic re-examination of its collection. It provides a multifaceted perspective on contemporary art and the museum's history.

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    Sim, drawing and war (MNAC, Barcelona)

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    • Showcases around 50 new drawings by José Luis Rey Vila

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    As part of commemorations of the Spanish Civil War, this exhibition offers a powerful artistic testimony. It provides a unique historical perspective through nearly one hundred paintings.

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    Valérie Belin (Museu Picasso, Barcelona)

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    • Exhibition explores relationship between reality, representation, and artifice

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    This exhibition offers a contemporary photographic perspective within the context of the Picasso Museum. It provides a dialogue between historical and modern art, exploring themes of identity and representation.

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    Kapwani Kiwanga (Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona)

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    • Winner of the 2025 Joan Miró Prize

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    Kapwani Kiwanga is an internationally recognized artist whose research-based practice offers critical perspectives. Her work explores history, power, and their contemporary manifestations through various media.

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    Guillermo Lorca: Anthology (MEAM, Barcelona)

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    • Features award-winning works

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    Lorca's distinctive style and powerful imagery make for a compelling and visually striking exhibition. This anthology showcases his large-scale, dramatic, and often surreal figurative paintings.

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    BARCELONA CONTEMPORARY 2026 (ITSLIQUID Art Space, Barcelona)

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    • Dynamic international exhibition

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    This international exhibition celebrates innovation and diversity in contemporary artistic expression. It offers a platform for both emerging and renowned artists from around the world.