Boom Crash Candy Crush
The dark side of casual gaming.
- FREE
Arts Santa Mònica
This exhibition examines the relationship between video games, bodily discipline, and data extraction within the contemporary digital landscape. Through the work of various artists, the show explores the collision between device-mediated leisure, the military-industrial complex, and the erosion of human agency.
The Planns tip
The exhibition is housed at Arts Santa Mònica on La Rambla; it is a free-entry space suited for a quiet visit.
Practical info
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM - CLOSED: December 25 and 26, January 1 and 6 - Free admission December 24 and 31: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The venue
Arts Santa Mònica
From Baroque convent to creative epicenter on La Rambla
At the southern end of La Rambla, Arts Santa Mònica occupies a former convent dating back to 1636, declared a national monument in 1984. Architects David and Albert Viaplana's 1988 intervention transformed the building, honoring its original cloister while adding a distinctive exterior ramp that interacts with the street's buzz. This multidisciplinary cultural hub operates as a space for encounter and experimentation, far from the traditional museum concept. Its program explores the intersection of art, science, and thought, with a special focus on digital culture and innovation born in Catalonia, offering a platform for contemporary creation and public discourse.
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