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CaixaForum, {CATEGORY}

CaixaForum Museum was created by the distinguished Catalan architect Puig i Cadafalch. It is unusual because its original function was as a textile factory and this adds to the center's utilitarian presence. The CaixaForum's open auditorium holds seminars and cultural events. Past events have been graced by the presence of some international big shots like Bill Clinton, Gorbachev, Bono and Noam Chomsky. Its "Foundations Contemporary Art Collection" is a must see. Open Hours are seasonal.

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Address: Avinguda Marques de Comillas 39241, Barcelona, CT 08038

City: Barcelona

Country: Spain

Phone 1: +34 93 476 86 00

Email: info.fundacio@lacaixa.es

Official site: www.obrasocial.lacaixa.es

Opening hours: Tues-Sun 10am-8pm

Entrance fee: Free admission

Access by subway: Metro Espanya

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CaixaForum, {CATEGORY}

This is one of the city's more exciting contemporary art spaces, both in terms of its setting and what's inside. Opened in 2002 in the Casaramona, an old modernista textile factory designed by Puig i Cadalfach that was used as police barracks in the '30s, the vibrant edifice features a red brick facade and singular turret, to which the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki added a daring walkway, courtyard, and entrance. (Isozaki is the designer responsible for the Palau St. Jordi, a major music and meeting venue, further up the hill of Montjuïc). Inside, after passing the huge abstract mural by Sol Lewitt, the elevator whisks you up to three exhibition spaces, connected by exterior halls. These are changing constantly, meaning that three normally very diverse shows can be viewed at the same time. Traditional past exhibitions have ranged from Rodin's sculptures to Turner's Venice, and a 2008 standout was a photographic exhibition by the innovative Hannah Collins. Cuban artist Jorge Pardo created the baroque setting for minimalist pieces from the CaixaForum's permanent collection. The foundation puts on a lively calendar of related events and performances, the latter focusing on world music and modern dance. There is an excellent bookshop in the foyer which opens daily from 10am to 8:30pm (10pm on Sat).

CaixaForum, {CATEGORY}

This is one of the city's more exciting contemporary art spaces, both in terms of its setting and what's inside. Opened in 2002 in the Casaramona, an old modernista textile factory designed by Puig i Cadalfach that was used as police barracks in the '30s, the vibrant edifice features a red brick facade and singular turret, to which the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki added a daring walkway, courtyard, and entrance. (Isozaki is the designer responsible for the Palau St. Jordi, a major music and meeting venue, further up the hill of Montjuïc). Inside, after passing the huge abstract mural by Sol Lewitt, the elevator whisks you up to three exhibition spaces, connected by exterior halls. These are changing constantly, meaning that three normally very diverse shows can be viewed at the same time. Traditional past exhibitions have ranged from Rodin's sculptures to Turner's Venice, and a 2008 standout was a photographic exhibition by the innovative Hannah Collins. Cuban artist Jorge Pardo created the baroque setting for minimalist pieces from the CaixaForum's permanent collection. The foundation puts on a lively calendar of related events and performances, the latter focusing on world music and modern dance. There is an excellent bookshop in the foyer which opens daily from 10am to 8:30pm (10pm on Sat).

CaixaForum, {CATEGORY}

CaixaForum Museum was created by the distinguished Catalan architect Puig i Cadafalch. It is unusual because its original function was as a textile factory and this adds to the center's utilitarian presence. The CaixaForum's open auditorium holds seminars and cultural events. Past events have been graced by the presence of some international big shots like Bill Clinton, Gorbachev, Bono and Noam Chomsky. Its "Foundations Contemporary Art Collection" is a must see. Open Hours are seasonal.

CaixaForum, {CATEGORY}

CaixaForum Museum was created by the distinguished Catalan architect Puig i Cadafalch. It is unusual because its original function was as a textile factory and this adds to the center's utilitarian presence. The CaixaForum's open auditorium holds seminars and cultural events. Past events have been graced by the presence of some international big shots like Bill Clinton, Gorbachev, Bono and Noam Chomsky. Its "Foundations Contemporary Art Collection" is a must see. Open Hours are seasonal.