Under the slogan “The invisible order”, the commemoration of the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death (1926-2026) seeks to move the focus from mass tourism towards a more rigorous and academic reading of his work. The initiative, which has a budget of 6.5 million euros, will be managed by the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), the architect's alma mater.
“"Beyond the tourist appeal and consumption value, the mission is clear: to study, know, disseminate, and preserve the work of the scientific Gaudí."
The commissioner of the Gaudí Year, Galdric Santana, emphasized the singularity of addressing a creator “closely linked to scientific culture,” noting that internationally, while Gaudí is known, he is not well understood. The program proposes a transversal reading of his complete work, including new interpretive routes and special attention to unbuilt projects.
The agenda, extended throughout the year, will feature four official exhibitions with unpublished works starting in the last quarter, alongside the publication of a scientific journal. One anticipated exhibition is Gaudí Code, an immersive show using augmented reality to recreate an unbuilt work, showcasing technology as a tool for dissemination rather than just spectacle.
