Casa Batlló, Antoni Gaudí's iconic Art Nouveau house in Barcelona, has opened a new contemporary art gallery called Casa Batlló Contemporary. The 230-square-meter space, designed by local studio Mesura, occupies previously inaccessible rooms on the building's second floor and will host two exhibitions annually, aiming to explore Gaudí's vision through contemporary creativity.
The opening coincides with the centenary of Gaudí's death and Barcelona's designation as the 2026 World Capital of Architecture. The project transforms a historic landmark into a venue for contemporary art, requiring a sensitive architectural intervention that respects Gaudí's legacy while creating a distinct, modern exhibition space. It represents a significant fusion of historic preservation and contemporary cultural programming.