Programme for the Pompidou Museum in Malaga in 2026
The Centre Pompidou Málaga, inaugurated in March 2015, is the first international branch of the prestigious Centre Pompidou in Paris. Located in the heart of the port of Málaga, this cultural centre has established itself as an icon of the city, easily recognisable by El Cubo, a coloured glass structure designed by artist Daniel Buren.
Architecture and Cultural Impact
But before we go any further, we would like to give you some details to help you better understand what this place means to the city of Malaga.
- The Buren Cube: the artistic intervention on the glass cube creates a kind of play of light and colour (red, blue, yellow and green) that catches the eye and makes it stand out, turning it into a cultural ‘beacon’ for the city.
- One of the symbols of Malaga: after celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025, Malaga City Council and the Centre Pompidou have renewed their agreement to ensure the institution's permanence for at least another ten years, continuing this relationship that is of such interest to the city of Malaga, both for those who live there and those who visit it.
Collections and Exhibitions 2026
The museum offers a multidisciplinary journey through 20th and 21st century art, combining a semi-permanent collection with high-level temporary exhibitions.
In February 2026, the Centre Pompidou Málaga maintains its focus on modern and contemporary art, with temporary exhibitions exploring conceptual languages, including prominent figures in French art such as Annette Messager and Christian Boltanski.
The programme focuses on reconfiguring the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions that engage with contemporary art.
- Temporary Exhibitions 2026: The presence of internationally renowned French artists from the 1970s, such as Annette Messager and Christian Boltanski, stands out.
- Focus: The programme includes exhibitions focused on formal rigour and poetic/mathematical exploration.
- Permanent Collection: The museum continues to exhibit modern art masterpieces from the Centre Pompidou.
And you, do you know the Pompidou Museum in Paris or the one in Malaga?
