Contemporary Masters

As the voices of tomorrow, their art engages our inner activists, activates our experience, and empowers us to lead with love. Moco Contemporary artists challenge the norm and move us to self-reflect and question the world around us.

Moco Contemporary artists impact our surroundings, from politics and the environment to society and pop culture - they’re not just joining the game, they’re changing it.

When it seems that our divisions make breaking news and our differences publicly broadcasted, Moco's Contemporary Masters bridge these gaps to tell a story of many becoming one.

Miracle 3 by Marina Abramović is a powerful and distressing examination of the reality of war and its devastating impact on human life. Miracle 3 is a testament to the conceptual artist's commitment to exploring the most pressing issues of our time and addressing them through her art. By exploring physical limitations and the possibilities of the mind, Marina Abramović passes through different mental states during her acts of performance in the quest for emotional and spiritual transformation.

"My work is emotional, and I never hide anything." - Marina Abramović

Miranda Makaroff is a multidisciplinary artist: she paints, designs, acts and sculpts. But overall, she celebrates women and brings their pleasures and desires to life in vivid colors. Makaroff runs away from traditional conventions and establishments to explore a visual universe with no restrictions, repressions, or censorship. Her well-traveled, diverse universe has been showcased during Miami Art Basel and galleries in Madrid and Ibiza.

When it seems that our divisions make breaking news and our differences publicly broadcasted, Moco's Contemporary Masters bridge these gaps to tell a story of many becoming one.

For centuries, the conventions of traditional Western art history have limited representation and shaped how we look at the portrait of power. Contemporary African-American artist Kehinde Wiley reconceptualizes history and depicts a diverse portrait of black identity. His entire body of work is an essential document of the power, versatility, and the beauty of the black community while addressing our complicated socio-political landscape. With these works, Kehinde Wiley awakens complex issues that otherwise remain untold.

Wiley moves us to question the world around us and think, what does it look like to be proud, graceful, and noble?

What is the meaning of life?

Damien Hirst struggles with this fundamental question, as we all do. In the contemporary
artist's search for understanding, Hirst brings together themes about death, art, science, and religion. The Immaculate Heart - Sacred connects these themes and points to the growing importance of science as a resource for providing answers to life's big questions. Damien Hirst asks us, is there a place for the sacred in our modern society? If so, what objects will we classify as sacred?

Moco Museum creates accessible shows and exhibitions that enlighten, inspire, and empower the community.
As a result, Moco has quickly become a leading destination for art lovers
around the world.

As the name suggests, modern and contemporary art makes up the Moco Museum Collection. Works currently on display and from past shows include Kehinde Wiley, Damien Hirst, David LaChapelle, Hayden Kays, Mungo Thomson, Julian Opie, Takashi Murakami, Nick Thomm, Yago Hortal, and more.

Within our collection, Moco exhibits a diversity of contemporary art. For example, Mungo Thomson engages with how time is archived and immortalized through pop culture media. As we live through pandemics, wars, and historically-defining moments, we may ask ourselves: what is my place in this world, and how can I change the universe?

Experience the Contemporary Masters at Moco Museum Barcelona - Get swept away with Yago Hortal or corned in a cave of color and rhythm with Nick Thomm. Let Hayden Kays wake you up with his hard-hitting Fact and shift your perspective with David LaChapelle in his contemporary take on The Last Supper.

Moco embraces the voice of street art because it connects people, challenges ideologies, and activates involvement. In Barcelona, Moco Museum has made it a point to exhibit works from artists who encourage conversations about our world and shared existence. For example, Osgemeos take on a dedicated exhibition room for a fully immersive experience. Meaning 'the twins' in Portuguese, the bond between these Brazilian brothers is unlike anything else. The street artists/international sensations are heavily influenced by pop culture, music, and folklore. They use vivid colors and a mix of textures to create dreamlands inhabited by mellow yellow people. Get the surround sound experience with works like Irie Voice, Moon, and Horse.

Moreover, the work of Invader welcomes visitors to Moco Museum Barcelona with the artist's most ambitious work - Rubik James Bond Girl. Ever since the first Bond Girl made her debut in 1962, the iconic, cinematic legacy has evolved with our times.

Moco Museum Barcelona embraces contemporary street art voices to reflect our modern times with more works by Ben Eine, Town and Concrete, and others.

[Takashi Murakami. Pink River]
Date: 2015
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 220 x 540 cm
Collection: Private Collection
Photo: Courtesy Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.

Our collection exhibits artwork on loan and from the Moco Collection. We keep our exhibitions ever-evolving, so every visit is a fresh experience. Occasionally, this means some artworks online are not always on view in the museum. We appreciate your understanding.