Pl. dels Angels 1
Metro: Catalunya (L1, L3)
Tel: 93 412 0810
Hrs: Mon-Fri/ Lun-Vie, 11:00-19:30; Sat/ Sab, 10:00-20:00; Sun/ Dom , 10:00-15:00 Tours: Wed-Sat/ Mie-Sab, 18:00. Sun/Dom, 12:00
Cl/ Cierre: Tue/ Mar
Admission: 7€, students/ estudiantes 5,50€, 14 and under free/Menor de 14 gratuito

This gleaming white building, opened to the public in 1995, was designed by the illustrious American architect, Richard Meier, in 1995. It is the culmination of a movement between the Mayor of Barcelona and the Catalan government to re-establish Raval as an artistic and cultural focal point. The immense building stands proud, contrasting with the small restaurants, bars and flats in the narrow streets of Raval.
The design combines wide-open rooms with a vast amount of exterior light. The fusion of straight lines with curves is a fine representation of Mediterranean rationalist architecture. The spacious, minimalist design of the building allows customers to focus on the art on display. The permanent collection is a selection of Western contemporary art from the latter half of the twentieth century, intermingled with recent art work from local artists. Miquel Barceló, Miguel Angel Campano and Antoni Tápies are among the artists represented in this collection. The temporary exhibits attract a wide variety of contemporary art, including some fascinating inter-active exhibits. Check out the monthly Love Barcelona guide for more up-to-date information.