Ferran Adrià and Food Photography
The prestigious and innovative chef will participate in the Colloquium on the Evolution of Food Photography at the Palau Robert.
Reading Like Living
The Generalitat wants to pay tribute to writer and pedagogue Joan Triadú (1921-2010) with an exhibition at the Palau Robert.
La Pedrera: 100 Years
The 100th anniversary since completing work on the Casa Milá is here and the CatalunyaCaixa Foundation wants to celebrate it with all the locals.
Explosion! The Legacy of Jackson Pollock
The Joan Miró Foundation pays tribute to action painting with works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Yves Klein and, of course, Jackson Pollock.
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This time I won’t tell you about a single corner, but thirty-two corners. In each of them, you can see a bat perched on the crown of the Kings of Aragon and Barcelona’s coat of arms.
A Second Look
Painter and illustrator Leonard Beard presents a selection of drawings he made for opinion articles published in El Periódico de Catalunya.
The Awakening of the Casa Batlló
A videomapping will be projected onto the facade of Gaudí’s house to mark the end of the celebrations for the 10 years of cultural visits to the Casa Batlló.
The Palau Robert Blossoms under the Orchid Spell
The 21st Exotic Orchid Show in Barcelona encourages orchid lovers to take part in one of the year’s most important events.
The Fundació Suñol Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
Josep Suñol celebrates his foundation’s 5th year with a magnificent journey through the last 50 years of artistic creation.
The Other Barcelona
The Palau Robert offers an imaginary journey through a captivating Barcelona thanks to Lluís Bussé’s innovative photographic work.
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They say that smell is the sense that most unites us to the emotions we experience, more than any other sense. When we remember a scent in an instant we associate it with someone.
Apples! Get your apples!
Spanish journalist Julio Camba shows us life in New York in the aftermath of the 1929 Great Crash.
The Alfredo Landa Experience
In 1971 Alfredo Landa played the role of a countryman that set forth to emigrate in the film Come to Germany, Pepe.
Remakes: When Fashion Met Film
The Brandery and Marie Claire have organised an exhibition in Barcelona that uses Manuel Outumuro’s photos to link fashion and film.
The Origins of Haute Cuisine
The photo exhibition The Fragile Feast tells the story of 30 ingredients used by Ferran Adrià.
The Pedrera’s Eternal Magic
The Secret Pedrera invites you to rediscover the famous building in an intimate, exclusive tour that takes you around the building’s main areas.
The Hunger Monster
The photo exhibition “Famine Alert – Prevent Hunger!” reveals the severe food crisis in the Horn of Africa and in the Sahel.
It’s All About Survival
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck tells the story of a family struggling to cope after losing everything in the Great Depression.
Furniture by the Eames
Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ray Eames, the Sala Vinçon brings us closer to the work of this iconic couple of American designers.
Artigas. The Man of Fire
CX Catalunya Caixa tells us about the works of one of the main faces behind contemporary ceramics.
Art as a Game
The Fundació Suñol presents an exhibition that delves into the complexity and many interpretations of art.
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This corner is for the more adventurous among you, those who always want more. I want you to discover a new inner patio from where you can see one of the most iconic buildings in Passeig de Gràcia.
From Tree Trunk to Computer Byte
On Reading — With the advent of the Internet revolution, are we reading the in the same way? Will the very concept of reading change?
Millet: Music for the Outraged
Fèlix Millet sings in a musical about his side of the corruption case around the Palau de la Música.
Pilarín: 50 years of Drawing Smiles for Children
The exhibition takes a look through the work and career of an illustrator who has won the affection and admiration of generations of children in Catalonia.
Sant Jordi 2012
A small guide to avoid getting lost! These are our recommendations for a special day.
Jacint Verdaguer’s Holm Oak
A hundred year-old holm oak tree in Passeig de Gràcia hides a moving story of days gone-by.
Del Mur a l’Art
The new exhibition at the Espai Mercè Sala tells us about the double life of 14 urban artists from the Spanish scene and lets us see Barcelona as a large canvas.
Breakfast at La Pedrera
CX La Pedrera presents a series of activities for the entire family so that both children and adults forget age differences to have fun together.
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This is a space for contemplation of contemporary art. An unusual fact is that its main entrance is on carrer Rosselló, but it is physically located on Passeig de Gràcia.
Play It Again, Xavier
The Palau Robert pays tribute to Xavier Montsalvatge, one of the most important musicians in Catalonia and Spain.
Catalan Poetry by Catalan Poets
Women-Poets pays tribute to the talent of twelve Catalan poets and their contributions to society.
Teresa Estapé: De construir
The artist tries to find the limits of matter so as to see what a work of art with minimum matter can communicate.
Honouring the Earth
The Fundació Suñol presents Acte 22: Joana Cera Bernad, No Varying Sizes, a work that asks the Earth for help in facing current times.
A Signed Copy of Arrugas for You
We’re celebrating Arrugas’ success at the Goya Awards giving away a copy of the book signed by Paco Roca especially for readers of our magazine.
The Dwelling Life of Man
The Barrié Foundation and the Foundació Foto Colectania have co-produced this exhibition of photos from the Martin Z. Margulies Collection.
Ancient Egyptians Were Vain
The exhibition Fashion and beauty in ancient Egypt shows just how refined and tasteful this incredible ancient civilisation was.
Coffee Chat with Paco Roca, author of Arrugas
Jointly with Francisco Peña, illustrator and contributor here at Passeig de Gràcia, we enjoyed a conversation to find out about Paco Roca’s professional and personal side.
The Comedia: Shelter for Opera Lovers
While a labour force adjustment plan requires the Liceu to close its doors temporarily, the Comedia Cinema becomes an interesting alternative for opera lovers.
Hectic 20th Century Sculpture
The Fundació Suñol is opening the SCULPTURE/OBJECT exhibition showing the evolution of sculpture from early avant-grade until the 90s.
An Occasion for Catalan Films
Catalunya über alles! is the first in a series of films made in Catalonia to be screened next month at the CX La Pedrera.
Ferran Adrià and elBulli. Risk, talent, and…
Discover the creative world of Ferran Adrià, the most influential chef of our time, in the first exhibition ever dedicated to a restaurant.
Miró takes over the Metro
Barcelona Metro users can enjoy “Joan Miró. Apunts”, an exhibition that focuses on the painter’s universe and his relationship with Paris and Catalonia.
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This is a corner to imagine how from their balconies they must have admired 20th century Passeig de Gràcia full of trams and bicycles.
La Pedrera’s Secrets
The play “Un Cau de Mil Secrets” revisits the landmark building by Gaudí through adventures and fascinating discoveries for all the family.
La Vall de Boí and its Unique Heritage
The Palau Robert presents an exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of the Romanesque art of the Vall de Boí being declared as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Christmas is also about music
La Pedrera is offering a series of Christmas music concerts to enjoy with the family and to celebrate that the holidays are here.
The borders of language
In the First Circle, a project by Imogen Stidworthy, presents in the Fundació Antoni Tàpies an exhibition that reflects on language.
Extra! Extra!
A special guest is making his way to The Shopping Night Barcelona today. Antoni Gaudí will walk along the renowned Barcelona avenue invited by Passeigdegracia.com
“Castells”: Alive with Culture
The new exhibition at the Palau Robert “Castells and castellers. Intangible World Heritage” pays homage to the “castells” as a symbol of Catalunya and a unique European treasure.
Tunes from the Barcelona Metro
The exhibition “In an anonymous world…”, put together by TMB in collaboration with students from the UB, gives us a look into the human side of metro musicians.
Art’s fate in the face of excess
The lastest exhibition of the artist Perejaume in collaboration with CatalunyaCaixa Social Project is a reflection on excess in the world of art.
Do research! science workshop series
CX La Pedrera is offering a series of scientific workshops aimed at the educational community and the general public.
An invitation to the Corella Ballet
The Corella Ballet Company is premiering at the Tivoli theatre a ballet that includes three masterpieces: Polyphonia, Paso a dos and Suspended in time.
Sardinia and Catalonia: sister terretories
The new photographic exhibition at the Palau Robert Catalanidade/Catalanidad reveals the hidden thread that ties together Sardinia and Catalonia.
The Collection, #1: The essence of Antoni Tàpies
The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is presenting in Space A a selection of 17 works that cover the different stages of the artist’s career from the 40s until today.
Presenting the New Christmas Lighting
L’Associació d’Amics del Passeig de Gràcia presents the new lighting for this holiday season.
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It might seem that Paseo de Gracia doesn’t have any havens of peace left because its incessant activity doesn’t allow for quiet contemplation. However, if you are capable of finding such spots, you will enjoy them very much.
Roldós and the pioneers of advertising
The new exhibition in the Palau Robert reviews the birth and evolution of modern advertising in Catalonia and the important role of Rafael Roldós and other pioneers.
How, what and why
Under this slogan hides the AGI Congress, today, perhaps the best graphic design conference.
Frangella, drawing machine
The Foundation Suñol surprises us again with the exhibition The jug which pours or Machine to draw of Luis Frangella (Buenos Aires, 1944 – New York, 1990)
60 ª Fair of Old and Modern Book
From September 16 to October 2, books take Passeig de Gracia. The Fair celebrates its 60th edition with the participation of 37 libraries and a special program of events.
Opera Nights at the Comedia: Otello
The Cinema Comedia foresees one night a month to the projection of great operas. On Sept. 15, fans have an appointment with “Otello” by Verdi.
Exhibition “Barcelona haute couture”
Last days to visit the exhibition that the Palau Robert dedicates to the golden age of fashion genuinely Catalan
Milano Jazz & Cocktails Festival
Milano cocktails celebrates its first jazz festival with a lineup of luxury.
Festa Major de Gràcia 2011
Once more with the summer, the “festa” returns to invade the popular Gràcia district filling its streets with color, music and lots and lots of fun.
Francesc Català-Roca in La Pedrera
The Caixa Catalunya’s Social Work offers a new approach to the work of photographer Francesc Català-Roca, who renewed the Spanish photography by 1950.
DEOLINDA, THE REVOLUTION OF THE FADO
The group of Portuguese popular music acted in direct in the party of closing of Portugal Convida’11 in Els Jardinets de Gràcia. His fados, cheerful and dancing melodies (bailables), broke with all the commonplaces.
1870-2011: ADVERTISING AT THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
L’Espai Mercè Galleryof TMB offers a photographic route on the evolution of advertising in the public transports of Barcelona, since the operation of the first line of tram, about 1872, until our days.
SUMMER NIGHTS AT LA PEDRERA”. COMES BACK THE BEST JAZZ
The best music jazz comes back to La Pedrera. The nights of the weekends, the flat roof of the House Milà turns into a magic stage that receives to the best groups and soloist of the jazz scene.
“AMBITIOUS AND NATURAL”: YOSHI SISLAY INVADES THE VINÇON GALLERY
Japanese illustrator Yoshi Sislay re-creates his particular universe in the walls of the Vinçon Gallery with an uncommon graffiti that overwhelm imagination and talent.