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Delve into a unique space at KBr Fundación MAPFRE Barcelona Photo Center, celebrating and educating on the art of photography.
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Discover exhibitions dedicated to the work of iconic photographers from the past and present, spanning from the 18th century to the present day.
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This season, the Helen Levitt exhibition features an audio guide that will take you through her New York stories in great detail.
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Do you have a unique point of view you want to share? KBr encourages emerging photographers by organizing the prestigious KBr Photography Prize.
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Entry to KBr Photography Center
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A dynamic lineup of of unique exhibitions of great artists
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
The KBr Photography Center, launched by Fundación MAPFRE, sits in the lively Port Olímpic area of Barcelona. Inside its 1,400-square-meter space, you’ll find two large exhibition halls dedicated to photography from around the world, showcasing both historic works and contemporary perspectives.
This photography center regularly hosts temporary exhibitions by internationally renowned photographers alongside works that highlight the evolution of photographic storytelling.
Two Exhibitions, Two Worlds Of Photography
KBr Fundación MAPFRE in Barcelona brings photography to life inside a contemporary space at Port Olímpic. You’ll explore rotating exhibitions that spotlight photographers who shaped how the world sees everyday life, culture, and change.
Walker Evans: Now and Then
Walker Evans (1903–1975) is one of the defining voices of modern photography and a key visual chronicler of 20th-century United States. His images look simple at first glance, but they hold a sharp, observant eye on ordinary life, city scenes, and anonymous faces in a country in transition.
Curated by David Campany, Walker Evans: Now and Then presents a wide view of Evans’ career, from his early photographs in the 1920s to his later experiments with Polaroid in the 1970s. Expect iconic images and major projects that show his direct, austere style and his deep curiosity for the signs of popular culture.
Pérez Siquier: Fundación MAPFRE Collections
Carlos Pérez Siquier (Almería, 1930–2021) was a central figure in Spanish photography and one of the major renovators of 20th-century visual language. Working largely from his hometown, he captured Spain’s social and cultural transformations with sensitivity, irony, and a distinctly modern gaze.
A pioneer of color photography, and a co-founder of the Agrupación Fotográfica Almeriense and the AFAL magazine, Pérez Siquier played a major role in establishing photography as an artistic discipline in Spain. This exhibition brings together works added to Fundación MAPFRE’s photography collection since 2022, with highlights from emblematic series like La Chanca, Informalisms, and The Beach, tracing his shift from black-and-white into color and the singular vision that defined his work.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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Please note that the last entry is 30 mins before closing time. Guests must vacate the premises 10 minutes before closing.
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From October 1 to March 31, the center is closed on Mondays (except holidays) and open Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays from 11am to 7pm, with last access at 6:30pm. From April 1 to September 30, it remains closed on Mondays (except holidays) and open Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays from 11am to 8pm, with last access at 7:30pm. Ticket sales close at 6pm.
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