In June, we were in Barcelona and visited the Sagrada Família. An imposing structure, of course. But just as interesting is the diverse crowds in and around the basilica—a madhouse of tourists, guides, and vendors, starting fairly early in the day. The Sagrada Família is a very vertical object; people shuffle around with their heads on their necks.
We visited the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. The exhibition shows works from archives, including Picasso’s early work. I did not know that Picasso developed a tremendous talent for drawing and painting at a young age. In his early teens, Picasso already made stunning drawings and oil paintings. The exhibition further illustrates Picasso’s development into cubism.
Also, an interesting part of the exhibition is Picasso’s visual examination of Las Meninas, Velazquez’s famous painting.
Recommended. The museum is located in the beautiful old neighborhoods of El Born and Barri Gòtic, which you’ll want to see while in Barcelona anyway.
