Museum of Contemporary Art Helga de Alvear

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear is located in Cáceres, Extremadura, and presents a selection from the Helga de Alvear Collection, one of the most important contemporary art collections in Europe, with more than 3,000 works featuring renowned artists such as Goya, Olafur Eliasson, Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, Kandinsky, Helena Almeida, and Ai Weiwei. In February 2021, the museum unveiled its new architectural marvel crafted by Emilio Tuñón and his team, a structure acclaimed with international accolades. This edifice offers a juxtaposition of modernity and tradition, seamlessly blending into the historic heart of the city. Adjacent to the main building, a secondary structure hosts dynamic temporary exhibitions, refreshing every few months.

Helga de Alvear was a German art dealer and collector residing in Spain, a country where she started and has developed her international professional career. Her vision of promoting dialogue through art is palpable in every corner, inviting contemplation and discourse. A visit here is not just a viewing experience but a journey into the pulse of contemporary creativity.

The museum combines the historic Casa Grande, a modernist building from the early 20th century, with a contemporary architectural extension designed by Emilio Tuñón Arquitectos. The new building creates a striking dialogue between white concrete, light, inner courtyards, and the historic fabric of Cáceres.