An open-air museum at Camp Nou: the 18 works of contemporary art that you will be able to see

That Barça on many occasions has played soccer that borders on the category of art is something that any fan (and maybe us too) will gladly sign. And although Flick’s Barça comes close, the fact that the plays still play in the Olympic Stadium of MontjUïc slightly detracts from the experience. I’m sure you too are looking forward to seeing the art at Camp Nou again, but what you may not have known was that, when you return, you’ll find a different, more classical kind of art surrounding you at every turn.

This was discovered by the twitterer @josepbobe, who has made a great thread outlining all the contemporary works of art that we can find at the Camp Nou when the works are finished and that turn the field into a real open-air museum.

We tell you below all the works that you can find outdoors at the Camp Nou.

1. ÓrbiteS Centenaries (1999), by Montserrat Sastre: Painted iron plate sculpture, with remarkable dimensions (207 x 310 x 95 cm), which commemorates the centenary milestones of the club.

1. La barca del Barça (1987), by Xavier Corberó: Using marble, stainless steel and graphite, this work represents Barça’s “boat”, symbolizing the club’s journey and resilience.
2. El xut (1986), by Francesc Curulla: A dynamic piece that captures the crucial moment of the shot, reflecting the essence of soccer.
3. Porta per un centenari (1998), by Pilar Urbano: Made in iron and alabaster, this work marks the club’s centenary, evoking the opening of a new era.
4. La Victoria (1998), by Joan Abras: A monumental sculpture in resin and fiberglass ( 370 x 234 x 197 cm), which embodies the triumphant spirit of Barça.
5. Fecunditat (1997), by Luis Rey Polo: Made of concrete, this 205 x 206 x 140 cm work celebrates fertility and growth, symbolic of Barça’s legacy.
6. Els socis i penyes del FC Barcelona, ànima de l’entitat (1999), by Josep Maria Subirachs: Sculpture made of concrete formwork and sulfated iron (458 x 139 x 48 cm), pays tribute to the members and supporters clubs as the soul of the club.
7. Riella (1999), by Guillem Viladot: Built in iron (144 x 180 x 40 cm), this work presents an abstract design that plays with balance and proportion.
8. Olímpica (1999), by Juan Beltran: Made of painted wrought iron, this 205 x 100 x 100 cm sculpture celebrates the Olympic spirit and athletic endeavor.
9. L’avi del Barça (1972), by Joan Viladomat: Bronze sculpture representing Barça’s grandfather, a symbolic figure in the club’s imaginary.
10. Projecció de l’atleta mediterrani (1997), by Joan Viladomat: Made of stainless steel, this work of 388 x 147 x 132 cm symbolizes the athletic projection of the Mediterranean.

1. Primer gest (2000), by Maïs (Marisa Jorba): Sculpture in iron and fire enamels (386 x 235 x 150 cm), which captures the first gesture of action, a representation of impulse and beginning.
2. Ritme II (2000), by Clemente Ochoa: Composed of concrete and iron (264 x 104 x 65 cm), it reflects rhythm and energy in an abstract form.
3. Diàleg entre Cultures (1999), by Elvira Fustero: An ensemble work (5 pieces) in iron that encourages dialogue and interaction between different cultures.

1. Sense títol. 9830 (1999), by Juan Carlos Balanza: Iron sculpture (231 x 102 x 100 cm), an untitled work that offers a free and open interpretation to the viewer.
2. Segni del Tempo (1996), by Vittorio Amado: Made of wood and bronze, 261 x 65 x 53 cm, it explores the signs of time through a combination of natural and metallic materials.
3. Sentiment en alça (2002), by Daniel Lleixa: Made of corten plate and stainless steel on a concrete block, it symbolizes the elevation of Barcelona’s sentiment.

1. Chiaro di luna (2002), by Clodoveo Masclarelli: A work in iron, copper and travertine, which plays with light and shadows in its composition, evoking a poetic atmosphere.