An art museum in a 12th-century corn exchange

An art museum in a 12th-century corn exchange

Centre d'Art la Panera, Lleida. Housed in a building dating from the 12th century, this art museum introduces the Leandre Cristòfol biennial and showcases a solid permanent collection of contemporary Spanish artists.

Centre d'Art la Panera is an art museum in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. Its name comes from Carrer de la Panera, the street where it's located. The museum opened in 1997, with the introduction of the Leandre Cristòfol biennial. The museum building dates back to the 12th century and was the town's corn exchange. The exhibitions focus on contemporary art. The museum includes a solid permanent collection of Spanish artists. The museum also provides educational activities and a documentation centre. Artists whose work has been the subject of exhibitions in La Panera include Alicia Framis, Cabello/Carceller, and Antoni Abad.

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