The Cult of Beauty
An afternoon for questioning what we call beautiful. Take the exhibition’s questions out into the Raval afterwards.
Exhibitions Barcelona
Works from the Fundació La Caixa collection explore how contemporary artists revisit earlier images, myths and forms. The exhibition treats quotation and reinterpretation as ways to think about the present.
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Original editorial artwork; not an official event poster · Original vector composition. No third-party photograph or artwork reused.
The venue is CaixaForum Barcelona. The dates show the exhibition run. Visits follow the venue’s opening hours and any exceptional closures. Use the official programme for current availability, ticket conditions and any booking fees.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
All times are local to Barcelona (Europe/Madrid).
Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 6-8, Barcelona
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Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 6-8
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)An afternoon for questioning what we call beautiful. Take the exhibition’s questions out into the Raval afterwards.
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