Fundació Suñol is a contemporary art foundation in Barcelona’s Les Corts district, showing works from Josep Suñol’s private collection. The collection spans 1915 to 2006 and includes paintings and sculpture by artists such as Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Antoni Tàpies. Its compact galleries give you room to look closely, and works are arranged in changing sequences and pairings that bring different pieces into conversation. Come for an intimate encounter with modern and contemporary art, then check the foundation’s website for current exhibitions and guided tours.
Josep Suñol’s collection
Fundació Suñol makes a private contemporary art collection accessible to the public. Josep Suñol assembled the works over more than forty years. Known as the Suñol Soler Collection, it brings together pieces by more than 250 artists, with a strong presence of Catalan and Spanish art alongside internationally known names.
The collection includes work by Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Antoni Tàpies, Andy Warhol and Man Ray. Other artists represented include Julio González, Alexander Calder, José María Yturralde, Zush, Alighiero Boetti and Miquel Barceló. The works span 1915 to 2006, giving the collection a broad view of modern and contemporary art across several generations.
How the works are displayed
The foundation presents paintings and sculpture in several kinds of arrangement. Some displays follow a chronological sequence; others set works beside one another so you can consider their contrasts and connections. This approach means the visit is shaped by the artworks’ relationships as well as by individual pieces.
The galleries are smaller than those of Barcelona’s largest museums, which suits a focused visit. Take time with the pairings and look at how the works change when placed in dialogue. Exhibition displays can change, so check the foundation’s website before you go for details of what is currently on view and whether guided tours are available.
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What can you see at Fundació Suñol?
The foundation displays works from Josep Suñol’s contemporary art collection, including paintings and sculptures by artists such as Miró, Picasso, Dalí, Warhol and Tàpies.
How large is the Suñol Soler Collection?
It contains more than 1,200 works by over 250 artists, with works spanning 1915 to 2006.
Are guided tours available?
The foundation’s website has information about guided tours and current exhibitions.
