Exposición Sonora Gaudí

Curated by Art Frontier HK, this exhibition assembles a diverse range of pieces from the Sound Art Design Department at the University of Barcelona’s Faculty of Fine Arts, the Gaudi Institute at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Gaudi's former residence in Lleida, and the Guild of Saint Isidore. Marking several Asian debut showcases, it includes: a suspended chain arch installation demonstrating Gaudi's principles of natural structure mechanics from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, original sculptural pieces and hand rendered facade drawings from Gaudi's design collective, 16 artefact level items hailing from Gaudi's residence and Barcelona, six manuscript sketches, and six substantial sound installation works, each making their first appearance in Asia. Complemented by Catalonia's 40meter sound installation "Weathered Rock Wall" and the AI Gaudi Hypercube, the exhibition promises viewers a remarkable spectacle.



He is hailed as the "Da Vinci of Architecture,"

known for his bizarre yet opulent design aesthetics.

Surrealist master Salvador Dali revered him as an idol,

while filmmaker Woody Allen and novelist Dan Brown

have openly paid homage to him in their works.

Seven of the structures he created throughout his life

have been designated as World Heritage Sites,

including one remarkable edifice—

the Sagrada Familia,

a cathedral under construction for over a century

and yet to be completed.

He is the Architect of God,

Antoni Gaudí.

During his lifetime, debates raged as to whether he was a madman or a genius; following his death, generations of architectural luminaries devoted themselves to completing his unfinished masterpieces. He irrevocably altered Barcelona's skyline, leaving an indelible mark on the cityscape, and inspiring countless artists in subsequent years who pay tribute to him through their creations. He stands as the emblem and pride of Barcelona, the architect who redefined its identity.


To his contemporaries, however, he was perceived as an aloof and eccentric son of a craftsman. His childhood habit of "daydreaming" subtly shaped his creative style. Waves, seashells, mountains, whispers of wind, tree branches, leaves... all served as his muse.


It may be the osmosis of metal forging, subtly shaping one's senses.

He possessed a spatial reasoning that set him apart from the average individual.

Though unskilled in freehand drawing, he excelled in geometry.

When creating, he repeatedly refined his ideas through physical modeling with his hands

He could be likened to a human 3D printer, a century ahead of his time.

One could argue that a blacksmith without versatility does not make for a great architect.





First Exhibition Hall

Gaudi's Creations

As one of the leading figures of the Art Nouveau architectural movement, Antoni Gaudi's works are both romantic and whimsical, characterized by their enchanting, curve-dominated, irregular facades. This hall unveils the underlying theme consistent throughout Gaudi's enduring creations – the emulation of natural forms and geometric structures inspired by the world around us.





3-Meter Giant Suspended Chain Arch

In collaboration with several renowned fine arts institutions across China, faculty and students from the Gaudi Institute at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (the official design and research institution for the Sagrada Familia) dedicated four months to restore Gaudi's concepts of natural structural mechanics. Over twenty days were spent preparing and constructing a representation of Gaudi's philosophy that "the curve belongs to God." This endeavor combined engineering calculations with natural art and design, exemplifying the genius integration of nature and architecture that the Sagrada Familia itself embodies, having been constructed using these very principles of natural structural mechanics.





Hand-drawn elevation and section diagrams

Compared to drawing sketches, Gaudí favored constructing models for elaboration and experimentation.

Even Casa Milà had merely a single, crumpled design sketch.

Thus, the legend of being "unskilled at drawing drafts" was born.




Restoring a miniature model of a Gaudí architecture

Gaudi, guided by intuition and experience, crafted complex surfaces comparable to those achievable with modern 3D printing technology. Immerse yourself in an up-close encounter with his exceptional spatial perception and sculptural genius. Delve into the interpretation of natural elements embodied in Gaudi's works.




Tiles by Josep Maria Jujol

Gaudi's Collaborator and Designer of the Mosaic-Tiled Benches in Park Güell, Architect of Casa Batlló's Interior Artistic Spaces, Facade, and Ceramic Tiles, Inspired by a Design Philosophy Rooted in Marine and Natural Themes,

Rare Historical Originals: An Asian Premiere Exhibition.




Second Exhibition Hall

Gaudi's House

This exhibition hall traces back to Gaudí's childhood, seeking the roots that nourished the great master's soul.The exhibition unfolds along three thematic threads of Gaudí's formative environment:A devout heart of faith,The natural surroundings of his hometown, Reus,And a simulated recreation of his family environment.Original artifacts, of museumquality, are displayed in China for the first time, bringing a childhood sensory storm to life. The sights and sounds of Catalonia's nature and culture converge here, focusing on the very essence of Gaudí's inspiration.



Original Sculptures of Biblical Figures


Gaudi's Team

Original Biblical Figure Sculptures

Asian Premiere Exhibition

As devout Christians,

Gaudi and his team dedicated their lives'

work to the construction of churches.

Treasures preserved by the Gaudi Institute at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Sculptor of Sagrada Familia Façade, Son of Gaudi's Collaborator,

Joan Matarma's Hand-Drawn Tributes to Gaudi

(Provided by the Ludoms City Government)

In Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Gaudi's Passing,

From his thirties until his untimely demise,

Gaudi devoted the majority of his life to Sagrada Familia.

Sagrada Familia, where Gaudi rests eternally,

Is also the embodiment of Gaudi's lifelong dream.


Joan Matarma began as an apprentice at Sagrada Familia, and after the passing of his father, Llorenç Matamala i Pinyol, he went on to complete the sculptural work on the Nativity façade. The exhibited works by Joan Matarma, created in honor of the 50th anniversary of Gaudi's death (in 1976), all feature Sagrada Familia as their backdrop. One of the paintings bears the inscription "El Somni de Gaudi," meaning "Gaudi's Dream."




Weathered stone wall

A 40-meter sound installation from Catalonia, recreating the distinct ochre-red cliff faces native to Gaudi's birthplace region of Lleida—the very inspiration behind his architectural masterpiece, Casa Milà. With soil samples collected from the original site and mountain winds recorded on location, this immersive exhibit serves as a sonic corridor, transporting visitors back to the early years of the master's life.



Gaudi's Former Residence in Lleida

A Curated Collection of Artifact-Level Historic Utensils


Hailing from a lineage of craftsmen,

the resonating echoes of hand-hammered copper utensils filled Gaudi's childhood,

with the ambient lessons of his artisanal upbringing

imbuing him with a spatial reasoning and manual dexterity unparalleled among his peers.



Gaudi & Jujol

Original Historical Hand Tools


Iron Architectural Elements and Metal Decorative Cutting

"Guild Emblems"

An Asian Premiere Exhibition

Testament to the Artisan Spirit in Gaudi's Architectural Creations



AI Gaudi Hypercube


World-renowned multimedia artist

The Dubai Tower new media art design team

Pays tribute to Gaudi's works

With an ever-transforming Sagrada Familia,

Emitting infinite possibilities of Gaudi's spirit inheritance.





Third Exhibition Hall

The Essence of Gaudi


After Gaudi's passing, his architectural style faced scrutiny for a considerable period. Nevertheless, Gaudi's ingenious spatial conceptions and reverence for nature eventually garnered recognition and admiration. In the realms of architecture and art, the spirit of Gaudi endures and spreads like wildfire. The Third Exhibition Hall showcases how the inheritors of Gaudi's spirit carry on this cultural legacy.




Barcelona University School of Fine Arts

Artist Joseph Selda

Sound Art Installation

Inspired by the Form of Ancient Chinese Bronze Inscriptions

Live Performance + Interaction

Transporting You to the Sagrada Familia,

Where Echoes Linger, Unbroken and Ethereal.




Public Installation Art

Co-creating the "Sagrada Familia"

Replicating the Sagrada Familia's towers,

Including the topping-off Virgin Tower of 2021,

"Celestial Star of Bethlehem,"

Jointly assembled by attendees and the curatorial team.




Gaudi's Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sagrada Familia

Casa Batlló | Casa Milà

Palau Güell

Park Güell

Crypt of the Church at Colonia Güell

Casa Vicens

Cultural Treasures Shared by Humanity.



This "Exposición Sonora Gaudí" exhibition aims to address some fundamental questions:

Why did Gaudi create such forward thinking works?

What are the origins of this great architect's artistry?

How did his hometown environment and Mediterranean culture shape his creations?


In essence, we aspire to reveal what fueled Gaudi's architectural inspirations and the seeds of inspiration that germinated before these structures took form. We trust that by the time you exit the exhibit, these answers will have been illuminated.


By listening to the "Voice of Gaudi," embark on a journey exploring the forces and beauty of nature, attending a century-old appointment to revisit the genesis of a genius, feeling the undying creative spirit and the pulsating passion of Barcelona a transcendent dialogue with Gaudi across time and space, a soulful collision with the heart of craftsmanship.


In Gaudi's eyes, the unfinished state of the Sagrada Familia was never a regret, but rather...