Exhibitions
The poetic and visual universe of Gerard Sala in retrospect
The Badalona Museum presents 'Anthologies', an exhibition that explores the major themes and career of one of the key figures of Catalan avant-garde art.
Gerard Sala i Rosselló (Tona, 1942 – 2024) was one of the most prominent figures in Catalan contemporary art. Multifaceted by nature, Sala excelled as a painter, sculptor, engraver, muralist, poster artist, set designer and poet, leaving behind a body of work that combines poetic depth and visual strength. His work is characterised by the ability to evoke emotions and tell stories through colour, form and composition. From large-format murals to urban sculptures such as La Porta del Mar in Badalona, to posters for festivals and cultural events, his production encompasses multiple forms of expression that dialogue with public space and with the public itself.
From November 13 to February 22, 2026, the Badalona Museum hosts Gerard Sala. Anthologies , an anthological exhibition that celebrates the career of one of the most relevant figures in avant-garde art in Catalonia. Part of the so-called Generation of 66, Sala was a tireless creator, capable of moving between painting, sculpture, murals and visual poetry with unmistakable coherence and poetic force.
The intangible spirit 6: light, air, water, 2010.
The exhibition, coordinated by his daughters, offers a journey that reflects the major themes and interests that marked Gerard Sala's entire artistic life, from formal experimentation to reflection on urban space and cultural memory. With works that have been part of prominent collections and museums, the exhibition allows the public to get closer to the personal language and creative universe of an artist who knew how to fuse tradition and innovation with a very characteristic poetic sensibility.
The exhibition Gerard Sala. Anthologies presents almost sixty works, including paintings, sculptures and poems, organized under five major thematic axes: humanism, nature, spirituality, poetics and country. These themes reflect the constant interests that guided the artist throughout his career, offering the visitor a complete vision of his creative universe.
Untitled, 1989.
In addition, the exhibition includes special activities to bring the public closer to Sala's work. On January 25 at 11 am, a guided tour will take place by the art historian and former director of the Badalona Museum, Margarida Abras. Gerard Sala. Anthologies is not only a tribute to the career of a key creator, but also a unique opportunity to rediscover the richness and vitality of contemporary Catalan art, through the eyes of one of its most influential masters.
Self-portrait, 1970.
