This guided audio experience at the MOCO Museum is led by a cultural mediator from the National Foundation of Italy and offers a fresh, accessible way to approach contemporary art. Rather than delivering curator-style catalogue descriptions, the commentary provides a broader contextual framework that helps you make sense of galleries and movements as you move through the museum.
You will explore the fundamental "isms" that shaped modern and contemporary practice and learn about the historical events that influenced artists and trends. The commentary encourages an informed dialogue with artworks, allowing you to appreciate technique, intent, and cultural significance without feeling intimidated by specialist jargon.
The tour highlights masterpieces and notable names, including Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol, who feature alongside the raw energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, streetwise interventions by Banksy and the dreamlike realism of Guillermo Lorca. Throughout, the emphasis is on understanding why certain works resonate, how valuation and fame developed, and how to form your own responses.
This tour is suitable for both new visitors and those seeking a deeper understanding to enhance their personal viewing experience. Ideal for art and culture enthusiasts visiting Barcelona for a short period of time, as the tour only lasts 90 minutes.
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Museum admission ticket not included; arrange entry separately
Bring headphones and a charged device to play the audio
