German creator Matti Schulz arrives in Barcelona with an artistic proposition that challenges conventions surrounding humor and visual commentary. An intriguing invitation to explore an aesthetic universe as absurd as it is recognizable. 🎨🖼️
La Plataforma gallery hosts the first solo exhibition in the city by this multidisciplinary artist, presenting works that directly engage the viewer's gaze.
🎨 Exhibition 'Unfunny Paintings'
📅 From September 17 to October 30, 2026
🕐 Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
📍 La Plataforma - Galeria d'Art Contemporani i Estudi de Producció, Barcelona
🎟️ Admission is not free (check details with venue)
📖 A visual paradox between humor and social critique
'Unfunny Paintings / Pintures sense gràcia' brings together a curated selection of paintings and drawings across both large and small formats. Humor, popular culture, and social criticism coexist within a visual universe that is distinctly absurd yet readily familiar.
The title itself functions as a paradox. Rather than describing the works literally, it challenges the expectation that humor must be instantaneous, obvious, or universal. Schulz releases his imagery from the obligation to be funny, asserting an open-ended humor ready for multiple interpretations, ranging from spontaneous laughter to delayed reflection.
🎨 Matti Schulz's first solo show in Barcelona
This event marks the multidisciplinary German artist's solo debut in the Catalan capital, held at La Plataforma - Galeria d'Art Contemporani i Estudi de Producció.
ℹ️ Good to know: The exhibition is open Monday through Friday; the gallery is closed on weekends.
✨ A distinct opportunity to experience a fresh, thought-provoking take on contemporary art.

Thursday 17 September 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
C. Pujades, 99