“Suburbia. Constructing the American Dream” Exhibition

“Suburbia” unfolds in Barcelona as a visual and reflective journey towards the iconic longing for a life on the outskirts, with its promise of peace, space and family harmony. This exhibition delves into the heart of the suburban myth, from its genesis in the 19th century to its flourishing in the 20th, uncovering the layers of an ideal perpetuated by cinema, television and advertising.

The exhibition reveals how suburbia, a symbol of prosperity and escapism, has also been a setting for segregation and inequality, raising questions about its viability in the present. Through a rich mosaic of art, photography and multimedia by artists such as Todd Hido and Amy Stein, it exposes the contrast between residential utopia and its socio-environmental implications, evident in examples close to us, such as Barcelona’s housing estates.

The exhibition calls on us to critically rethink the ideal of residential life and its impact, inviting us to value the richness of urban and community settings. An unmissable exhibition that challenges our perceptions and inspires us to imagine more inclusive and sustainable futures.