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Roy Lichtenstein's Barcelona Head (Cap de Barcelona)
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Pop sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein made in 1991-1992 for the Barcelona Olympic Games, on the Passeig de Colom beside the Moll de la Fusta. It is made of concrete covered in glazed ceramic and stainless steel, and its cladding of broken pieces recalls the trencadís of Gaudí and Jujol. It stands about 15 metres tall and shows the artist's graphic brushstrokes.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Roy Lichtenstein's Barcelona Head (Cap de Barcelona): 2 missions
- Find the Lichtenstein head by the harbourGo to Passeig de Colom, next to Moll de la Fusta, and walk around the sculpture to see how the figure changes with the angle.
- Compare its trencadís with Gaudí'sNotice the broken ceramic pieces that form the cladding and think of the Modernista trencadís of Gaudí and Jujol, which inspired the artist.
Near Roy Lichtenstein's Barcelona Head (Cap de Barcelona)
Can Paixano (La Xampanyeria)122 m away7 Portes152 m awayBar La Plata167 m awayBubó Born251 m awayMuseum of the History of Catalonia260 m awayBasilica of Santa Maria del Mar301 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Roy Lichtenstein's Barcelona Head (Cap de Barcelona)?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - El Cap de Barcelona