Fundació Antoni Tàpies

Overview

The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is dedicated to the work of Barcelona's greatest abstract artist, housed in a Domènech i Montaner publishing house whose rooftop is crowned by Tàpies' own tangled wire sculpture 'Cloud and Chair'.

Highlights

• The Building: An early Modernista building (1885) with a Moorish-influenced brick facade — itself a landmark of the Eixample.
• Cloud and Chair: The rooftop wire sculpture is visible from the street and has become an Eixample landmark.
• Tàpies' Universe: The collection spans paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works exploring materiality and spirituality.

Visitor Tips

• Small but Rich: A compact museum that rewards slow viewing.
• Eixample Walk: Combine with nearby Casa Batlló and Casa Milà on Passeig de Gràcia.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.