CaixaForum stands as a significant structure in Lleida. It was designed by the architect Francesc de Palau Morera Gatell with a modernist inspiration. Located at the corner of Avinguda de Blondel and Avinguda de Madrid, the building was once known as the Montepío building because of the bank that occupied the space.
We can trace its history back to Cine Vinyes. This movie theatre was named in honour of Ricardo Viñes. The foundation La Caixa acquired the site in 1985 and opened the cultural centre in 1989. This transition preserved the long-standing connection to the moving image. In 2008, the name was updated to match the foundation's network of centres.
The interior is designed to support various cultural expressions. It features a main auditorium with 235 seats and two smaller halls with 50 seats each. The foyer serves as a space to showcase contemporary artwork. Today, the space continues its cinematic roots by hosting the Lleida Latin-American Film Festival and an annual independent film program called Amb veu pròpia.
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Written by Nik Frost
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