Must-See Visit Més de Vi: Can Framis Museum in Barcelona
In the Poblenou neighborhood you will find the Can Framis Museum, a project of the Vila Casas Foundation dedicated to contemporary Catalan painting. Inaugurated in 2009 inside a rehabilitated old textile factory, the museum houses a permanent collection: nearly 300 works created from the sixties to the present day. Alongside it, rooms dedicated to temporary exhibitions in Espai A0.
Take note: during October 2025, the exhibition proposals at the Can Framis Museum include the Antoni Vila Casas Painting Prize 2025, which brings together the finalist works selected from more than 500 proposals and will remain open until October 26.
A good opportunity to also visit the exhibition Marc Larré – Sculpture and Power, with sculptural works that dialogue with the dynamics of power, object, and visuality (also until October 26). In addition, the museum organizes guided tours of the temporary exhibitions, lasting approximately one hour.
The collection and exhibitions of the Can Framis Museum
But let’s be honest: the heart of the museum lies in its permanent collection. An artistic selection that represents contemporary Catalan painting from the sixties to today, with a variety of styles ranging from informalism to realism, including more experimental approaches.
The permanent exhibition is periodically reviewed, reorganized to incorporate new acquisitions and propose different conceptual routes. So, in every visit, you’ll find a renewed perspective on modern Catalan art.
Meanwhile, in Espai A0, temporary exhibitions change every quarter. During October 2025, two of these are precisely the ones mentioned above: the Antoni Vila Casas Painting Prize 2025 and Marc Larré – Sculpture and Power. The museum’s offer is complemented by workshops, educational activities, and guided tours that aim to bring art closer to all audiences.
Vila Casas Foundation: commitment to contemporary art
The Vila Casas Foundation, founded in 1986 by Antoni Vila Casas, aims to promote contemporary Catalan art through exhibition spaces and cultural programs.
The foundation has several venues for this purpose: in addition to Can Framis in Barcelona, it includes Espais Volart (dedicated to temporary exhibitions in the city) and other museums outside Barcelona, such as Can Mario (contemporary sculpture, in Palafrugell) and Palau Solterra (photography, in Torroella de Montgrí).
This structure allows the foundation to build a diverse cultural strategy, combining its permanent collection with support for emerging exhibitions, educational initiatives, and artistic dissemination activities.
Where to eat near the Can Framis Museum: Més de Vi’s proposal
After enjoying contemporary art at the Can Framis Museum, complete your visit with a nearby and memorable gastronomic experience at Més de Vi, located in the heart of Poblenou.
Més de Vi’s proposal is ideal both for those looking for where to eat near the Can Framis Museum after the visit and for those wishing to dine at the end of the cultural day. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine with Catalan and Castilian roots, carefully prepared in both flavor and presentation, within a cozy atmosphere that balances elegance and warmth.
With a wine list featuring more than 80 references and a menu that combines high-quality local ingredients with creativity, Més de Vi is ready to welcome both group lunches and intimate dinners.
Located in Poblenou, it maintains a direct connection with the district’s cultural spaces, creating a seamless bridge between art and gastronomy.
Book your table at Més de Vi after your visit to the Can Framis Museum and end your cultural experience with an excellently located culinary proposal.