Founded in 1877, Sala Parés is Barcelona’s oldest art gallery and a long-standing reference point in the city’s art scene. Right in the Gothic Quarter, it has seen generations of artists come and go, with exhibitions ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture and photography. From realism to contemporary work, its programme brings together emerging artists and well-known names in a carefully considered line-up. The atmosphere is elegant but relaxed, with a sense of history that feels present rather than formal or staged.
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It is one of the longest-running galleries in Europe. Artists now regarded as key figures, such as Rusiñol, Casas and Picasso, showed work here early in their careers, before they were widely known.
The gallery is spread across three connected spaces within its historic building, allowing for parallel exhibitions and different ways of moving through the visit.
