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Sean Scully

La Pedrera is hosting “Sean Scully”, the most complete retrospective exhibition of works by one of the most important contemporary exponents of abstract art. Featuring over 60 pieces, this exhibition gives visitors a unique view of the Dublin-born US-based artist’s career, from his more figurative beginnings to his more recent creations.

It explores his paintings, sculptures, drawings and photos, in which colour blocks, lines and textures convey deep emotions and forge unique bonds with the viewer. Each piece invites visitors to delve into a universe of rhythm and intensity that turns abstract painting into an introspective visual experience.

One of the most impressive pieces is a huge sculpture in the courtyard on Passeig de Gràcia, created specifically for this exhibition, that surprises visitors at first sight and sets the tone for a visit full of rhythm, intensity and emotion.

You can see this new exhibition from the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera through 6 July 2025.

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Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

Sean Scully, installation view, La Pedrera, Barcelona, 14 March – 6 July 2025

La Pedrera exhibition poster

La Pedrera exhibition poster

Sean Scully, Untitled (Seated Figure), 1966

Sean Scully, Untitled (Seated Figure), 1966
Oil on canvas
41.5 x 29.5 in. (105.4 x 74.9 cm.)

Sean Scully, Landline Sea, 2014

Sean Scully, Landline Sea, 2014
Oil on linen
85 x 75 in. (215.9 x 190.5 cm.)

Sean Scully, 30 Also, 2018

Sean Scully, 30 Also, 2018
Aluminum and automotive paint
10 x 4.25 x 4.5 ft. (305 x 129.5 x 137 cm.)

Sean Scully, Madonna, 2019

Sean Scully, Madonna, 2019
Oil and oil pastel on aluminum
85 x 75 in. (215.9 x 190.5 cm.)

Sean Scully, Madonna, 2019

Sean Scully, Madonna, 2019
Oil and oil pastel on aluminum
85 x 75 in. (215.9 x 190.5 cm.)

Sean Scully, Venice Stack, 2020

Sean Scully, Venice Stack, 2020
Murano glass
106.3 x 42.5 x 42.5 in. (270 x 108 x 108 cm.)

Sean Scully, Black Window Grey Land, 2020

Sean Scully, Black Window Grey Land, 2020
Oil on aluminum
85 x 75 in. (215.9 x 190.5 cm.)

Sean Scully, Untitled (Net), 2022

Sean Scully, Untitled (Net), 2022
Oil and oil pastel on aluminum
85 x 75 in. (215.9 x 190.5 cm)

Sean Scully, East Coast Light 2, 1973

Sean Scully, East Coast Light 2, 1973
Acrylic on canvas
84 x 96 in. (213.4 x 243.8 cm.)

Sean Scully, Cut Ground 6.17.08, 2008

Sean Scully, Cut Ground 6.17.08, 2008
Watercolor and pencil on paper
22.2 x 30.1 in. (56.5 x 76.4 cm.)