Sagrada Familia commissions three artists to create proposals for Glory Façade

The Board of Trustees of the Sagrada Familia has commissioned Mallorcan artist Miquel Barceló, Basque artist Cristina Iglesias, and Mexican artist Javier Marín to create artistic proposals for the design of the Glory Façade.

These proposals will help the Board select the artist or artists who will ultimately carry out its execution. 

Mallorcan artist Miquel Barceló has previously made his interest in creating a design for the Sagrada Familia known publicly. In October, he expressed interest in creating a large ceramic mural on the Glory façade.

Barceló contacted the basilica to collaborate on the design, which would feature hundreds of sculptures and involve more artists. 

The contemporary artist has previously designed the ceiling sculpture of the United Nations Palace in Geneva.

Construction progressing

Work on the Sagrada Família is continuing according to schedule, the basilica has explained in a press release.

Currently, the focus is on finishing the tower of Jesus Christ, with the twelfth level of panels already in place, and starting on the cross pinnacle.

At the same time, work on the Chapel of the Assumption, on Carrer de Provença, is also progressing on schedule. 

Work has also begun on the four bell towers on the Glory façade, which will be the main entrance, on Carrer de Mallorca.

For 2025, the goal is to finish the eight columns that will support these structures.