MACBA (Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona)

Spain / Barcelona

MACBA is Barcelona’s most important contemporary art museum and a major reference point in Southern Europe. Its collection focuses on post-1945 art, with particular attention to conceptual practices, critical theory, and experimental artistic languages.


The museum’s exhibitions frequently address political, social, and cultural issues, positioning contemporary art as a tool for critical reflection. Artists represented range from internationally established figures to emerging voices working across installation, video, performance, and sound.


MACBA also functions as a cultural laboratory, offering lectures, publications, educational programs, and collaborations with global institutions. For international visitors, it is an essential gateway to understanding Barcelona’s contemporary art discourse.

MACBA (Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona)

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