Barcelona has an extremely dynamic and vibrant urban art scene, with murals and other examples of street art on the walls and pavements around the city. Come and discover these interventions in public spaces, some of which have had a great impact on their surroundings, and the galleries showcasing the latest trends in urban art.
Artevistas Gallery
The ARTEVISTAS art gallery is housed in the building where the painter Joan Miró was born, between La Rambla and Plaça de Sant Jaume. The gallery, which specialises in contemporary and urban art, showcases the work of established and up-and-coming artists from around the world. It holds exhibitions in a variety of styles and disciplines: paintings, sculptures, art installations and street art.
How to get there: Metro L3-Liceu; /L4-Jaume I | Bus 47, 59, V13, V15, V17.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am to 8pm.
Contact details: Passatge del Crèdit, 4, 08002, Barcelona | Tel: 935 130 465 | www.artevistas.eu
Base Elements
Gallery
Base Elements Gallery specialises in street and graffiti art. This creative space is a showcase for the latest concepts and styles on the contemporary urban art scene. Housed in a 19th-century building, the gallery provides local and international artists with the opportunity to take their work from the streets to the homes of urban art aficionados.
How to get there: Metro L3-Drassanes; L4-Barceloneta | Bus 47, 59, 120, D20, H14, V13, V15, V17.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 11am to 2pm and from 3:30pm to 9pm.
Contact details: Carrer d'Avinyó, 31, 08002, Barcelona | Tel: 931 644 772 | www.baseelements.net
Montana Gallery
Barcelona
Montana Gallery Barcelona is a showcase for urban and graffiti art. This contemporary art gallery hosts a wide selection of exhibitions by leading graffiti and street artists from the international scene. Montana Gallery is a space where you can see art from a new perspective, enjoy the latest urban art and connect with the creativity of Barcelona.
How to get there: Metro L1-Arc de Triomf | Bus 19, 120, D50, H16, V19 |Train R1/R3/R4/R12/RG1-Barcelona-Arc de Triomf.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 9pm.
Contact details: Carrer del Comerç, 6, 08003, Barcelona | Tel: 932 680 191 | www.montanagallerybarcelona.com
Murs oberts
BBarcelona gives budding street artists the chance to showcase their talents with the Murs Oberts (Open Walls) project. Fifteen signposted spaces around the city's ten boroughs where they can express themselves for free. All they have to do is follow the basic rules and code of conduct. Come and join the urban art movement!
Contact details: www.barcelona.cat
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Museu Banksy
Espai Trafalgar
The Museu Banksy-Espai Trafalgar showcases works by the iconic graffiti artist Banksy. It features a collection of more than 100 pieces that address social, political and cultural issues. The museum gives you the opportunity to explore and appreciate the fascinating work by the British artist who has attracted global attention for his urban art.
How to get there: Metro L1/L4 Urquinaona | Bus 7, 19, 22, 47,120, D50, H16, V17,V19 | Train R1/R3/R4/R12/RG1-Barcelona-Arc de Triomf.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 9pm.
Contact details: Carrer de Trafalgar, 34, 08010, Barcelona | Tel: 935 156 863 | www.museobanksy.es
