The Facts
On October 31, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced the publication of a comprehensive volume on artist Miquel Barceló. The book covers Barceló's five-decade career, including his paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and ceramics. It features texts by Marie-Laure Bernadac, Yannick Haenel, Àlvaro Cortina, and Diego Rivero, and includes an original photographic series created in collaboration with the artist. Barceló, born in Mallorca in 1957, is known for monumental commissions such as three Old Testament-themed tapestries for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and his participation in the competition for the main façade of Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
The Signal
The publication underscores Thaddaeus Ropac's commitment to scholarly monographs that deepen understanding of contemporary artists. For collectors and curators, the book offers a comprehensive overview of Barceló's diverse practice and his engagement with literature, philosophy, and art history. It arrives as Barceló's profile rises with high-profile ecclesiastical commissions, positioning him as a significant figure in contemporary art.
- Artists: Miquel Barceló
- People: Marie-Laure Bernadac, Yannick Haenel, Àlvaro Cortina, Diego Rivero
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
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