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Barcelona Exhibition Explores 120 Years of Art and Cinema Exchange

exhibition · 2026-04-24

Curated by Dominique Païni, the exhibition 'Barcelone. Arts et cinéma, 120 années d’échange' at CaixaForum Barcelona runs from December 16, 2016 to March 26, 2017. It highlights the exceptional collection of the Cinémathèque Française, demonstrating the reciprocal influences between visual arts and cinema over 120 years. The show traces key moments of dialogue between artists and filmmakers, featuring works from both disciplines. Païni's curatorial approach emphasizes the cross-pollination of ideas and aesthetics, presenting a historical narrative of exchange.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Barcelone. Arts et cinéma, 120 années d’échange'
  • Curated by Dominique Païni
  • Venue: CaixaForum Barcelona
  • Dates: December 16, 2016 – March 26, 2017
  • Highlights the collection of the Cinémathèque Française
  • Explores 120 years of exchange between arts and cinema
  • Features works from both visual arts and cinema
  • Demonstrates reciprocal influences between the two disciplines

Entities

Artists

  • Dominique Païni

Institutions

  • CaixaForum Barcelona
  • Cinémathèque Française

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Spain

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