CaixaForum Barcelona

The CaixaForum in Barcelona, located at the foot of Montjuïc hill, is one of the city’s main cultural centers. This multifunctional space is housed inside the former textile factory Casaramona, a magnificent example of Catalan modernist architecture designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. The factory, built between 1909 and 1912, was closed a few years later and served various purposes until its transformation into a cultural center, inaugurated in 2002. The renovation of the building has respected the historical and architectural integrity of the site. The intervention, carried out by various architects including Arata Isozaki, has created a harmonious dialogue between past and present, with the addition of underground spaces and a vast patio that connects the interior with the exterior. The result is a place that combines historical elements with modern solutions, making CaixaForum an example of successful architectural adaptation. One of the peculiarities of CaixaForum is its ability to attract a diverse audience thanks to a varied program that includes concerts, theatrical performances, lecture series, and film screenings. Events like the “Noches de Verano”, summer evenings characterized by musical and artistic performances, have become must-see events in the Barcelona cultural scene. Additionally, the center offers an immersive experience with the Symphony project, an audiovisual journey into classical music guided by conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Artistically, CaixaForum hosts some significant permanent works, such as Sol LeWitt’s “Splat, Wall Drawing”, Lucio Fontana’s “Ambiente Spaziale”, and Joseph Beuys’ “Se cuenta detrás del hueso – Espacio de dolor”. These works are part of the contemporary art collection of the “la Caixa” Foundation and contribute to making the center a place of artistic experimentation and innovation.