Barcelona, Spain – Caixa Forum

If you are the type of person that loved the medieval times and you find yourself in Barcelona, Spain, why not go take a look at the Caixa Forum. This castle-like former textile factory shows how Modern architecture transformed the harsh realities of industry into something beautiful. The red-brick building has been stunningly converted into an art museum with a futuristic, airy, glass-fronted entrance, auditorium, bookshop café and three exhibition spaces, along with a permanent exhibition of modern art. The museum hosts many varied temporary exhibitions show casing talent from all corners of the art world. Previous exhibitions have included a massive retrospective of photographer cartier-bresson’s work and a look at local dress designer Agatha ruiz de la prada’s crazily creative and flamboyant frocks. The museum can be a little hard to find, tucked away at the base of the Montjuic hill. From placa Espanya walk down the wide boulevard between the fira de Barcelona;s imposing exhibition halls, heading towards the large fountain. Then turn right onto Avinguda Rius I Taulet.

The Caixa Forum is a great source of inspiration as the artistic talent of local, national and international artists are displayed throughout the museum. This museum will leave your artistic appetite satisfied and have you smiling from ear to ear with joy and excitement. Make sure that if you are in Barcelona, Spain to stop by and enjoy this great museum.

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