Everything you need to know about Gaudí, the architect of the Sagrada Família who died a hundred years ago

Beaux Arts Magazine marks the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death in 2026 with a curated selection of articles about the Catalan modernist architect. The Sagrada Família, his most famous work and Spain's most visited monument, is finally nearing completion after 144 years of construction. The tower of Christ will be inaugurated on June 10, 2026, in the presence of Pope Leo XIV. The magazine also highlights Gaudí's other iconic creations, such as Casa Batlló, and his organic, dreamlike architectural style. A special evening on Arte will feature the documentary "Sagrada Família. Le rêve…" and the Musée d'Orsay is presenting an exhibition exploring the genesis of Gaudí's work within the context of early 1900s Catalonia.

This article matters because it coincides with a major cultural milestone: the completion of the Sagrada Família, a project that has spanned nearly a century and a half and is a defining symbol of Barcelona and Catalan modernism. The centenary of Gaudí's death and the simultaneous inauguration of the church's central tower draw global attention to his legacy, sparking renewed interest in his architectural innovations. The coverage by Beaux Arts, along with the Arte documentary and the Musée d'Orsay exhibition, demonstrates how Gaudí's work continues to inspire and be reinterpreted by cultural institutions, bridging historical significance with contemporary audiences.