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Ibero-American Museum of Contemporary Art and its collection
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The Extremaduran and Ibero-American Museum of Contemporary Art (MEIAC) is a museum situated in the Spanish city of Badajoz. It is home to collections from contemporary Spanish, Portuguese, and Ibero-American artists. The museum offers a unique opportunity to explore a diverse range of contemporary art from these regions.
Architectural Significance of the MEIAC
The MEIAC is located on the site of the old Preventive and Correctional Prison of Badajoz. The central cylindrical pavilion with a concrete dome, a work of the architect José María de la Vega Samper, is a surviving feature of the old prison. This unique architectural element adds to the museum's distinctive character.
The MEIAC's Collection
The MEIAC's collection consists of 1475 works by renowned artists such as Luis Buñuel, the Equipo 57, Daniel Canogar, Miquel Navarro, Eduardo Naranjo, Ouka Leele, Daniel Garcia Andujar, Gustavo Romano Juan Barjola, and Pablo Palazuelo. The collection also includes works from other well-known names from the Extremaduran, Spanish, European, American, and Asian art scene. This extensive collection provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary art from various regions.
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ESMEIAC Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporaneo ; MEIAC Museo Extremeno e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporaneo ()
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