Vibrant artwork by Takashi Murakami featuring a tiger, birds, and abstract floral elements on a textured background part of the Contemporary Masters at Moco Museum Barcelona.
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Contemporary Masters Barcelona

Legends & Risings Stars in Contemporary Art

Moco’s Contemporary Masters embody the present of art, artists making their mark for an enduring legacy of inspiration.

This curated exhibition at the museum of contemporary art in Barcelona showcases a bold, thought-provoking collection that reflects the spirit of our era.

Visitor observing Jesus is my Homeboy: The Last Supper by LaChapelle, featuring modern figures in streetwear around a table inspired by the Last Supper. Room with Yago Hortal artwork at Moco Museum Barcelona. Hayden Kays' artwork exposed at Moco Barcelona. Visitor walking in front of Opie's artwork at Moco Museum Barcelona.
Contemporary Masters' artworks, Moco Museum Barcelona
The Voices of our Time

Moco Barcelona celebrates Contemporary Masters – artists, who we believe, stand out for their exceptional contribution to contemporary art, culture, and the world at large. Art that inspires us to question the world and hope for a better future.

As the voices of tomorrow, their art engages our inner activists, activates our experience, and empowers us to lead with love. Moco Contemporary artists challenge the norm and move us to self-reflect and question the world around us.

Moco Contemporary artists impact our surroundings, from politics and the environment to society and pop culture – they’re not just joining the game, they’re changing it.

Many art historians and critics regard the featured artists as central voices in the current movements shaping global artistic expression.

The Present is Female

In a world of division, Moco’s Contemporary Masters shine a light on unity through diversity. This section features powerful female artists who redefine performance art, painting, and conceptual expression.

Marina Abramović – Miracle 3

Miracle 3 by Marina Abramović is a powerful and distressing examination of the reality of war and its devastating impact on human life. Miracle 3 is a testament to the conceptual artist’s commitment to exploring the most pressing issues of our time and addressing them through her art. By exploring physical limitations and the possibilities of the mind, Marina Abramović passes through different mental states during her acts of performance in the quest for emotional and spiritual transformation.

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Miranda Makaroff

Miranda Makaroff is a multidisciplinary artist: she paints, designs, acts and sculpts. But overall, she celebrates women and brings their pleasures and desires to life in vivid colors. Makaroff runs away from traditional conventions and establishments to explore a visual universe with no restrictions, repressions, or censorship. Her well-traveled, diverse universe has been showcased during Miami Art Basel and galleries in Madrid and Ibiza.

Modern Art for All – A Public Space for Reflection

Moco Museum creates accessible shows and exhibitions that enlighten, inspire, and empower the community.
As a result, Moco has quickly become a leading destination for art lovers around the world.

As the name suggests, modern and contemporary art makes up the Moco Museum Collection. Works currently on display and from past shows include Jeff Koons, Kehinde Wiley, Damien Hirst, David LaChapelle, Hayden Kays, Mungo Thomson, Julian Opie, Takashi Murakami, Nick Thomm, Yago Hortal, and more.

Within our collection, Moco exhibits a diversity of contemporary art. For example, Mungo Thomson engages with how time is archived and immortalized through pop culture media. As we live through pandemics, wars, and historically-defining moments, we may ask ourselves: what is my place in this world, and how can I change the universe?

Experience the Contemporary Masters at Moco Museum Barcelona – Get swept away with Yago Hortal or cornered in a cave of color and rhythm with Nick Thomm. Let Hayden Kays wake you up with his hard-hitting Fact and shift your perspective with David LaChapelle in his contemporary take on The Last Supper.

Voice of the Streets

Moco embraces the voice of street art because it connects people, challenges ideologies, and activates involvement. In Barcelona, Moco Museum has made it a point to exhibit works from artists who encourage conversations about our world and shared existence. For example, Osgemeos take on a dedicated exhibition room for a fully immersive experience. Meaning ‘the twins’ in Portuguese, the bond between these Brazilian brothers is unlike anything else. The street artists/international sensations are heavily influenced by pop culture, music, and folklore. They use vivid colors and a mix of textures to create dreamlands inhabited by mellow yellow people. Get the surround sound experience with works like Irie Voice, Moon, and Horse.

Moreover, the work of Invader welcomes visitors to Moco Museum Barcelona with the artist’s most ambitious work – Rubik James Bond Girl. Ever since the first Bond Girl made her debut in 1962, the iconic, cinematic legacy has evolved with our times.

Moco Museum Barcelona embraces contemporary street art voices to reflect our modern times with more works by Ben Eine, Town and Concrete, and others. The exhibition features works that challenge modernism and celebrate the expressive force of contemporary movements.

The exhibition features works that challenge modernism and celebrate the expressive force of contemporary movements. The process behind each artwork reflects the evolving landscape of contemporary media, where painting, digital references, and conceptual art collide. 

Not all artworks are always on display.

Our collection exhibits artwork on loan and from the Moco Collection. We keep our exhibitions ever-evolving, so every visit is a fresh experience. Occasionally, this means some artworks online are not always on view in the museum. We appreciate your understanding.

Modern artworks with bold colors and quotes displayed at Moco Museum Barcelona. Gallery view with KAWS artworks “Untitled” and “NYT” at Moco Museum Barcelona Contemporary black sculpture by Robin Kid a.k.a THE KID at Moco Museum Barcelona. Visitor walking in front of Opie's artwork at Moco Museum Barcelona. Immersive purple light diamond installation by Studio Irma at Moco Museum Barcelona. KAWS Companion statue in outdoor courtyard of Moco Museum Barcelona. Gallery wall featuring bold text artworks by Robbie Williams, including “You’re fucking amazing,” at Moco Museum Barcelona.

Reviews

  • 4.5 uit 5 sterren
    Rated 4.3/5
    6M visitors worldwide
  • 5 uit 5 sterren
    S.
    It is a well curated small collection of contemporary arts greatest hits along with a few up and coming artists exhibitions. I was fascinated by the pieces and I love how the museum flowed through each experience. The staff were amazing and helpful also. Absolutely a must see for contemporary art lovers!!
  • 5 uit 5 sterren
    Naledi H.
    I loved the museum! The art exhibited there was fantastic! It was so inspiring and such a wonderful experience. The art is so vibrant I loved being there I didn't want to leave.
  • 5 uit 5 sterren
    Virginia R.
    The exhibits were curated well. And the chosen pieces provided a nice representation of various influential and impactful artists. I would definitely recommend this museum for any fan of contemporary art.

Practical Information

  • Opening Hours
    • Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00
  • Duration

    Approximately 90 minutes.

  • Location

    Carrer de Montcada 25, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain. Get directions here.

  • Contact

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  • Audio Guide

    Audio guides are available for purchase online through the Moco Museum ticketshop or at the entrance in Barcelona.

Media Reviews

  • Condé Nast Traveler
    Barcelona's Moco Museum is a riot–of colors, of styles, of pushing artistic boundaries. Mainly, of joy.
  • The New Barcelona Post
    An internationally successful museum arrives in Barcelona: the Moco Museum.
  • TripAdvisor
    The museum is well structured and organized, the works are interesting and, certainly, offers a different note than the usual Gaudi and Picasso etc.
  • PR Newswire
    Moco echoes its commitment to exhibiting iconic works by internationally renowned artists and rising stars. For many visitors, Moco is an entry point into the world of art.

"My work is emotional, and I never hide anything."

Marina Abramović

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