KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center Ticket

Description

With this ticket to the KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center, you'll visit a space that understands photography as a way to promote creativity and cultural dynamism in the Catalan capital. 

It has two exhibition halls, a bookstore, an area for educational activities, and a multipurpose auditorium. Do you want to know why it has become a national and international reference in the field of photography? This exhibition hall is located in one of the most iconic buildings of modern Barcelona: the MAPFRE Tower, located in the beautiful area of Port Olimpic. 

In addition to exhibitions, the KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center offers educational programs, training for new talents, conferences, workshops, international photographic awards, and a host of interesting activities.

Opening hours

KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center is open from Tuesday to Sunday at the following times:

• April 1 - September 30: 11 am - 8 pm
• October 1 - March 31: 11 am - 7 pm

Although you select a specific time at the time of booking, you can visit the KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center at any time during opening hours on the day of your visit. Last entry is half an hour before closing time.

Temporary exhibitions

With this ticket, you can also visit the following temporary exhibitions open to the public from February 15 - May 12, 2024.

Consuelo Kanaga: Catching the Spirit

Explore the remarkable work of American photographer Consuelo Kanaga (1894-1976) spanning over six decades. From documenting urban poverty to advocating for workers' rights and addressing the challenges of racial segregation and social inequality, Kanaga pioneered photojournalism.

This exhibition, a collaboration between the Brooklyn Museum, Fundación MAPFRE, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, unveils her radical photographic vision through nearly five hundred vintage prints, two hundred and fifty negatives, and archival material from her personal collection. Kanaga's emotive and introspective social portraits of African Americans blend modernist formal techniques with radical documentary politics.

Domestic Lens: Homemade Photography in Catalonia (ca. 1880-1936)

Delve into the emergence and robust development of amateur and popular photographic culture in Catalonia from the late 19th century to the outbreak of the civil war. This phenomenon, echoing developments in other parts of Europe, marked the first instance in history where individuals could represent themselves without the need for artistic or technical expertise.

The exhibition explores recurring themes and visual motifs of this period, shedding light on those who embraced photography as a hobby. It provides insights into the language of amateur and popular photography, considering international market influences, the technical and artistic aspirations of enthusiasts, and the specific social and cultural characteristics of the region during the early 20th century.