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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Great Places To Find Unconventional Barcelona Paintings

By Cathy Mercer


If you're not a fan of soccer or basketball, then a trip to Barcelona might seem a bit of a bore. However, if you're a fan of art then you couldn't be more wrong. The place is a bustling metropolis, as evidenced by the Picasso Museum. However, if you're after more obscure artwork, then finding Barcelona paintings in the side streets of the city is your best bet.

If it was not a palace it might be easy to miss Palau Dalmases. However, you cannot miss the doorman at the front entrance and, once inside, you'll be moved by its splendor. As you'd probably expect from a palace, opulence is the order of the day. It contains reproduction paintings, stunning decor and has a well-stocked bar serving beer and wine. Go to La Ribera if you fancy seeing a slice of decadence.

Although you cannot knock people that want to see the famous landmarks, greater rewards can sometimes be had by visiting obscure places. The Esther Arias Gallery is an art lover's dream. It showcases guests artwork as well as work from Esther Arias. Her specialty is abstract work that has a surreal feel to it.

The Frederic Mares Museum is one of those places you'll probably have to already know about in order to see it. You'd probably not guess that its located in a medieval palace, alongside a Gothic cathedral. Fans of religious regalia, such as crucifixes and sculptures of Madonna and Child, will take a shine to the place. Upstairs you'll find rooms that house the many objects collected by Frederic Mares on his travels, some with religious connections and some not.

While many tourists scour all the famous landmarks, those that are a little more adventurous will find their courage rewarded. Consell de Cent is a street where the posher galleries are located. The traveler with a bigger budget is more than welcome, especially as prices are among some of the more expensive in Barcelona. Unsurprisingly, the art is of a very high standard.

Artevistas is a place that will cater to almost all budgets. It's an excellent place to pick up work from up and coming talent. Many artists have started out selling from Artevistas before moving on. It might be quite a hard place to locate because it's situated along a passageway off the main roads.

If you have a tendency to avoid walking at all costs then one street, Carrer Enric Granados, will probably be to your liking. It has wall to wall restaurants, bars and art galleries, all within easy reach. Galleries like ADN, Ego and N2 are here, as well as many other places. After a hard day of walking around you can settle back in one of the outdoor eateries and relax the night away.

Barcelona paintings are very easy to find. However, sometimes it's more of a task to find those places that are not part of the travel brochures. You'll avoid the masses and may even find the next superstar painter.




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