Key facts
- Casa Batlló is hosting a new exhibition titled 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed'.
- The exhibition utilizes artificial intelligence, high-resolution photogrammetry, and 3D scanning.
- These technologies reveal details in the works of Antoni Gaudí, Joan Miró, and Joaquim Gomis that are not visible to the naked eye.
- The exhibition aims to highlight the legacy of photographer Joaquim Gomis, a friend of Miró who documented Gaudí's architecture.
- Digital installations and generative AI are used to deconstruct and reinterpret archival material.
Casa Batlló is showcasing a new exhibition, 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed,' which leverages advanced digital technologies to explore the connections between architect Antoni Gaudí, artist Joan Miró, and photographer Joaquim Gomis. The exhibition, housed on the restored third floor of Gaudí's Casa Batlló, uses artificial intelligence, high-resolution photogrammetry, and 3D scanning to reveal intricate details in their works that are imperceptible to the human eye.
The project expands on an earlier exhibition by the Fundació Joan Miró, focusing on Gomis's crucial role in documenting and shaping the perception of Gaudí's architecture. Gomis, a modernist photographer and friend of Miró, captured the significance of Gaudí's work when it was still being overlooked by some in Barcelona's artistic community.
Creative studio Tomorrow Bureau collaborated on the digital installations, set design, and soundscapes. These digital creations deconstruct and reinterpret original artworks and Gomis's photographic archive, offering a new perspective free from the limitations of physical conservation. For instance, tool marks on Miró's sculptures and generative reinterpretations of Gomis's photographs are presented.
Joana Seguro, co-curator and artistic director, highlighted the exhibition's aim to rediscover Gomis's legacy and demonstrate how technology can enhance the experience of art. She suggested that Gaudí and Miró, known for their experimental approaches, might have embraced such technologies, emphasizing the enduring relevance of their curiosity and visionary spirit.