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Arts Museum

Art museums additionally regularly host themed momentary exhibitions, which often include objects on mortgage from other collections. It takes a certain kind of area to accommodate Miró—an artist whose works vary from a white canvas with a single black line to bold, primary-colored, robot-like sculptures. So it makes sense that Miró worked together with his pal, architect Josep Lluís Sert, to design the constructing himself. It’s fashionable, very white, and type of minimalist by Barcelona’s standards—it’s no La Sagrada Família—but the coolest part is knowing that you’re seeing Miró’s work laid out precisely as he meant. However you are feeling about Miró, the collection is energetic and energetic and devoid of the stuffy pretense that art museums can attract. (A blue dot in a white rectangle might have some traditionalists shaking their heads.) But there is a vibe about this place that’s as irresistible and energizing as your morning coffee.

Arts Museum

Every last full weekend of July, BAM hosts one of the largest and most treasured art festivals of the year, the Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair. Bypass the traces on the close by Picasso museum and stop in at the El Born Cultural Center for a novel look at Catalan historical past. Enter the huge nineteenth century market corridor previous to seek out the archeological remains of 16th century Barcelona. You can admire the huge excavation site free of charge or take in a guided tour, considered one of their exhibits or live shows, all highlighting Catalan’s distinct history and culture.