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Casa Batlló's projection mapping show returns in early February

Audiovisual event designed by artist Quayola will project a nature-inspired illumination on Gaudí's iconic monument

The 2024 mapping 'Structures of being' on Casa Batlló's façade in Barcelona.
The 2024 mapping 'Structures of being' on Casa Batlló's façade in Barcelona. / Eli Don
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January 12, 2025 10:34 AM

Casa Batlló's façade will be decorated with a new projection mapping show on February 1 and 2. This will be the fourth audiovisual show, which has now become a tradition, after last year's 95,000 spectators attended the free event. 

Mapping show on the facade of Casa Batlló by Sofía Crespo in 2024.
Mapping show on the facade of Casa Batlló by Sofía Crespo in 2024. / Eli Don

This year's audiovisual show called 'Arborescent' will revolve around nature and imitate its movements and botanical structures.  

The Italian artist Quayola behind this year's artwork said that "tree-like shapes" will cover the famous façade of the building on the Passeig de Gràcia boulevard.  

This 12-minutes show will play with the architecture to create a moment of enchantment.  

Creation process of the projection
Creation process of the projection / Quayola Studio

Famous for its digital work, Quayola has also created through software the music that will accompany the show. 

This initiative of the show inscribes itself in 'The Heritage of Tomorrow' program aiming at a reinterpretation of architect Antoni Gaudí's work by contemporary artists. Since 2021, artists such as Sofía Crespo and Refik Anadol have participated in this event. 

This show on Gaudí's famous architectural work will take place every 30 minutes on February 1 and 2 from 7.45 pm to 10.45 pm

Quayola working on the projection
Quayola working on the projection / Quayola Studio

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