"Gaudi: Back to the Origins" Exhibition
A once-in-a-century immersive experience, available for international touring.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death, the Gaudí Foundation has developed a global travelling exhibition that brings together—for the first time—original materials, premium replicas, immersive media art, and cutting-edge creative technology inspired by Gaudí’s principles.
A global project celebrating Gaudi’s centennial
As an institution dedicated to preserving, researching, and promoting Gaudí’s legacy, the Gaudí Foundation oversees the curation, content, research, and authenticity of the exhibition.
The experience draws on more than 40 years of research and a wide international network of Gaudí experts, makers, architects, and scholars.
The result is a flexible, world-class cultural product suitable for:
Museums
Media-art venues
Cultural districts
Festivals
Mixed-use developments
The exhibition concept
Back to the Origins, The Rebirth of Creation
The heart of the exhibition is Gaudí’s lifelong return to nature as a source of beauty, structure, and innovation. Through immersive environments and interactive stations, visitors trace the origins of Gaudí’s imagination and the universal principles behind his architecture.
The global touring version expands on the Japan edition, integrating additional originals, new media, and the Foundation’s 2024–2025 academic findings.
The two-way path of origin
Gaudí’s Return to the Origin
Gaudí was inspired by nature- a source he had loved since childhood. There, he discovered the order of the universe and the essence of architecture. Letting go of ornamentation and choosing harmony with nature marked a unique style for him.
Our Return to the Origin
This exhibition not only showcases Gaudí’s works but also revives the spirit of his constant pursuit of renewal. In this era of technology and speed, we are gradually losing touch with beauty and nature. Now is the time to pause, even briefly, and reconnect—with our sorroundings, with our bodies, and with our senses—to what truly matters.
The exhibition concept
01.
Immersive storytelling across nine rooms
A full sensory journey through Gaudí’s world, his childhood, Barcelona, workshop, nature, form-finding, and legacy, designed for international audiences and scalable to different venue sizes.
02.
Originals & rare archives
The exhibition can include:
Gaudí’s notebooks, drawings, and archival documents.
Original tiles, models, and historic artefacts.
Certified replicas and high-fidelity reconstructions.
All selections are curated and approved by the Foundation.
03.
The Unbuilt Projects (Global Debut)
For the first time, Gaudí’s unrealised projects, such as Hotel Attraction (NYC), the Tower for Tangier, and the unbuilt version of the Colònia Güell church, are brought to life through advanced 3D reconstructions developed by the Gaudí Foundation’s research team.
04.
Interactive workshop: AI & Gaudí
Developed with STF (Tim Fu Studio), visitors can explore Gaudí’s form-finding logic using physical catenary models and AI-enhanced tools. This component is available as an optional module for a standalone exhibition pop-up.
05.
Local cultural integration
A modular “Legacy” area allows each host city to feature:
Local architects and designers
Cultural organisations
Context-specific installations
Ensuring the exhibition resonates with each region and connects Gaudí’s ideas with local creativity.
2026 LaunchWorld Tour Opening Venues
Why bring this exhibition to your country?
A landmark cultural event with global appeal
- High visitor engagement: 45–120 minutes average stay
- Suitable for families, students, architects, designers, and tourists
- Premium media-art aesthetic with strong photo and social-media value
Strong institutional backing
- Curated directly by the Gaudí Foundation
- Supported by certified research, historical accuracy, and expert supervision
- Proven through Japan’s major venues (Tokyo TERRADA, Osaka VS.)
Modular, scalable, and turnkey
The exhibition is engineered as a mobile, modular installation:
- 1,000–1,400 m² recommended area
- Minimum height: 5 m
- Easy transport, assembly, and disassembly
- Content adaptable to long-term or short-term runs
- Multilingual localisation supported by the Foundation’s digital content model
Designed for 2026–2030 touring
As part of the centenary of Gaudí’s death, the exhibition is positioned to travel globally through 2030, creating opportunities for:
- National museums
- City cultural programmes
- Private developers and real estate districts
- Festivals, expos, and thematic years
Modules available for international partners
Core Exhibition Package
A nine-room experience including immersive rooms, interactive spaces, originals/replicas, and the unbuilt works.
Optional Enhancements
Gaudí Kids Creative Class — Co-designed with Design Kids (education module)
Origin8 Workshops — for universities or corporate innovation (Originate Institute)
City-specific Legacy Art Gallery — featuring local creators
Merchandising / Museum Shop — licensed Foundation products
VIP Programmes — talks, guided visits, conferences
Operational specifications
- Floor area: approx. 1,000–1,400 m²
- Ceiling height: 5 m minimum
- Modular & mobile: suitable for world-tour logistics
- Curatorial supervision: Gaudí Foundation
- Producer partner: NAKED, INC. (Japan)
- Local production support: available upon request
- Revenue streams: ticketing, sponsorship, retail, events
Hosting the exhibition
We collaborate with:
- International promoters
- Museums and cultural venues
- Cities and tourism boards
- Private developers and mixed-use districts
- Corporate partners
A full promoter pack—technical rider, floor plans, business model, and media kit—is available upon request.
