About this experience
Madrid is a celebration for art lovers. Here is the famous 'Golden Triangle' which includes the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums, along with the Queen Sofia Arts Center. The diversity of styles and directions here is so vast that it's hard to grasp everything at first glance. We will immerse you in the world of avant-garde art and help you make sense of what you see.
What to expect
Masterpieces of Avant-Garde
You will see one of the most famous works by the world's most expensive artist - Pablo Picasso's 'Guernica', created in 1937 for the World Fair in Paris. Explore early surrealist works of the great provocateur Salvador Dali, pieces by Joan Miro, Juan Gris, Robert Delaunay, Antoine Blanchard, Georges Braque, Max Ernst, and many others.
Full immersion in the atmosphere
At the Queen Sofia Arts Center, there are not only paintings but also films, photographs, drawings, and sculptures. Your guide will take you through the halls, discussing various artistic movements and the development of society in Spain as a whole:
- Trace the evolution of avant-garde art from the 20th century to the present day,
- Discuss the numerous 'isms' that blurred all past boundaries in art,
- Explore how Spanish society changed in light of historical events of the past century,
- Understand the innovative experiments with form, materials, and concepts to appreciate the unusual works of art and their creators.
Organizational details
- The tour will be conducted by me or another guide from our team
- Museum tickets are not included - priced at 12 euros per person. They must be purchased in advance independently on the museum's website.
- Free entrance for children under 18 and students
