El culte a la bellesa

The exhibition examines the evolution of the concept of beauty throughout history and explores the many philosophical, cultural, artistic and scientific dimensions surrounding it.

The exhibition addresses the philosophical, artistic, cultural and scientific dimensions linked to aesthetic ideals and their transformation over time. The route examines the relationship between the constant pursuit of beauty and the persistence of certain standards, focusing on the tension between norm and transgression, as well as on the representation of communities traditionally excluded from the official canon.

The display brings together a selection of historical objects, documents, artworks and contemporary installations that engage in a dialogue around aspects such as morality, status, health, gender, age and race. The proposal invites visitors to broaden their perception beyond binary categories, exploring the many feelings and reactions that aesthetics arouses.

The Sala d'Exposicions, located in Barcelona, hosts this proposal, designed for an audience interested in cultural and artistic reflection, offering a detailed tour of the plurality of meanings associated with beauty in different contexts.