KBr Fundación Mapfre - Barcelona Photo Center
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The KBr Barcelona Photo Center is a space with which the MAPFRE Foundation launches a new phase in its intense dedication to artistic photography, one of its main areas of cultural activity since 2009. With two exhibition spaces, a bookshop, an area for educational activities and a multipurpose auditorium, KBr has become a national and international reference in the field of photography. Located in the surroundings of Port Olímpic, one of the most representative leisure and enjoyment spaces in Barcelona, KBr offers a programme of exhibitions in which the great masters of photography of the 20th century alternate with internationally renowned contemporary photographers and relevant collections of historical photography. Until September, 06 you can visit two temporal exhibition: Minor White and Joaquín Tuquets de Cabirol. Eloquent Form. Opening: - April 1 – September 30: Tuesday through Sunday (and holidays): 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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From 17 June until 06 September 2026, discover those two exhibitions: Minor White Minor White (Minneapolis, 1908–1976) was a key figure in twentieth-century American photography, both for his innovative body of work and for his role as a teacher and co-founder of the magazine Aperture. He developed a highly personal photographic language, structured in sequences, that remains unparalleled in the history of photography. Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol. The eloquent form Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol (Barcelona, 1904–1979), a chemist by profession and a photographer with a perceptive eye, developed a body of work shaped by an aesthetic sensibility nurtured within a culturally engaged family environment. This exhibition, organized by Fundación Mapfre in collaboration with the Fundación Photographic Social Vision, offers a unique view of post–Civil War Catalonia through prints of outstanding technical quality.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Image Cities was a winning entry in the inaugural 2021 MAPFRE Photo Award. It shows city scenes and streetscapes, including predominantly New York. Never having heard, or seen any, of Ilse Bing's work it was a fine opportunity to become acquainted with a selection of her voluminous oeuvre. Born in Frankfort in 1899 she died at the grand age of 99 in New York. Working primarily in Frankfort, Paris and New York, she lived in an era when women in these professions were often treated with disdain and hostility. To her credit she didn’t let this be a barrier to her creating an informative and important documentation of the often turbulent times she lived through. Evocative black and white photos show engaging scenes of people going about their daily lives. A child, Blanche, holding a large rabbit is grand. As is Three Schnauzers, Three Shadows. Some self portraits are also included.
