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Highlights
- Explore the art and history of photography at KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center, which offers an engaging space for education and celebration.
- Experience a diverse lineup of exhibitions featuring iconic photographers from the 18th century to today in this dynamic center dedicated to photographic arts.
- KBr supports emerging talent by hosting the prestigious KBr Photography Prize, inviting those with unique perspectives to share their work.
Your Experience
Located in Barcelona’s vibrant Port Olímpic area, the KBr Photography Center is a creative space established by Fundación MAPFRE. Spanning 1,400 square meters, it features two expansive exhibition halls that celebrate global photography through both historic and modern works.
With frequent temporary exhibitions from acclaimed photographers worldwide, this center highlights the dynamic evolution of photographic storytelling.
The KBr Fundación MAPFRE in Barcelona offers a distinct experience at its contemporary venue within Port Olímpic. Visitors can explore rotating exhibits that feature influential photographers who have shaped perceptions of everyday life, culture, and change through their work.
Features
- Dive into the first major European retrospective dedicated to Minor White. This exhibition includes a range of his works from portraiture and landscapes to figure studies.
- Experience how White crafted visual narratives through carefully arranged image sequences, blending technical skill with personal and poetic expression.
- Glimpse previously unseen archival materials that provide insight into White's creative process, teaching methods, and lasting impact on modern photography.
- Explore post–Civil War Catalonia through Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol’s lens. His photographs vividly depict everyday life, architecture, and the shifting social landscape of the time.
- Admire exceptional vintage prints that highlight Tusquets’ expertise in photographic chemistry and printing techniques, while tracing the rise of photographic modernity in Catalonia.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Br Fundació MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Centre
- Access to a dynamic lineup featuring unique exhibitions from renowned artists
- Audio guide available in English, Catalan, and Spanish
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- This photography center is wheelchair accessible for all visitors.
- Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to fully enjoy your visit.
- Guests are required to vacate the premises 10 minutes prior to closing.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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