New and noteworthy exhibition openings in Spain, October 2020

Obras maestras de la colección Valdés, Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, 7 October 2020 – 1 February 2021. The first exhibition devoted to the art collection of the Bilbao businessman Félix Fernández-Valdés (1895- 1976), 4 of whose paintings entered the Prado’s collection after his death and others are now distributed around other public and privateContinue reading “New and noteworthy exhibition openings in Spain, October 2020”

Casa Batlló, Barcelona: Restoration Project Open House, until 30 April 2019

Less than a month remains to go on a one-hour guided tour of Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Battló in Barcelona, covering its history and the recent renovation of architectural features and interior fittings, such as lighting, windows and hangings. The visit also offers the opportunity to walk along the ‘Pasarela’ at 30 metres above ground level.Continue reading “Casa Batlló, Barcelona: Restoration Project Open House, until 30 April 2019”

Casa Vicens, a home designed by Gaudí, now open to the public in Barcelona

The first home designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí has recently opened to the public. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, it is a masterpiece of riotous colour in an eclectic neo-moorish style. After over a century of transformations at the hands of various different owners, the World HeritageContinue reading “Casa Vicens, a home designed by Gaudí, now open to the public in Barcelona”

“Sagrada Família – Gaudí’s Unfinished Masterpiece”, New York: Closes 8 May 2015

Exhibition,  Sagrada Família – Gaudí’s Unfinished Masterpiece Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture City College of New York (141 Convent Avenue, New York City). The exhibit in the Spitzer School’s Atrium Gallery includes photographs, architectural models and casts used in construction. It also showcases the 3D computer imaging software used to analyze and draw preciseContinue reading ““Sagrada Família – Gaudí’s Unfinished Masterpiece”, New York: Closes 8 May 2015″