Artists in Barcelona
The atlas holds 4 people and 10 moments here, from 1651 to 1986. The most recorded lives are Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Freddie Mercury.
Notable people
Pablo Picasso
from 1895 to 1934
6 moments here
Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and co-founder of Cubism. Born in Málaga, Picasso trained in A Coruña, Barcelona, and Madrid…
Salvador Dalí
from 1956 to 1966
2 moments here
Spanish painter, sculptor, writer, designer, filmmaker, and leading exponent of Surrealism. Born in Figueres, Dalí trained in Madrid, joined the…
Freddie Mercury
in 1986
1 moment here
Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer, songwriter, pianist, and lead vocalist of Queen.…
Diego Velázquez
in 1651
1 moment here
Spanish Baroque painter and court artist to Philip IV of Spain. Born in Seville, he trained there before establishing his long-term home and career…
Moments
- 1651 Return to Spain via Barcelona Diego Velázquez
- 1895 Arrives in Barcelona by sea Pablo Picasso
- 1899 Returns to Barcelona's avant-garde Pablo Picasso
- 1902 Walks to Verdaguer's funeral Pablo Picasso
- 1912 Christmas visit to Barcelona Pablo Picasso
- 1917 Extended Barcelona stay with Olga Pablo Picasso
- 1934 Final Spanish stay Pablo Picasso
- 1956 Performs at Park Güell Salvador Dalí
- 1966 Returns to perform at Park Güell Salvador Dalí
- 1986 Barcelona Magic Tour show Freddie Mercury