Sagrada Família takes more time to choose the artist for its Glory façade
Miquel Barceló, Cristina Iglesias and Javier Marín are still waiting for a decision. Meanwhile 2,345 pupils have been rewarded for projects about the new Tower of Jesus.
MSMarta Sanz, heritage and travel writer
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- What
- Artistic project for the Glory façade
- Finalists
- Miquel Barceló, Cristina Iglesias, Javier Marín
- Tower of Jesus
- 172.5 m, the highest point of the basilica
- School contest
- 2,345 pupils from 34 schools
- Region
- Catalonia
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The Sagrada Família has asked for more time to decide on the artistic project for the Glory façade, the main entrance of the basilica facing Carrer de Mallorca. The president of the building board, Esteve Camps, wrote to the three finalists, Miquel Barceló, Cristina Iglesias and Javier Marín, to explain the delay. A decision had been expected at board meetings in April, June and on 30 September.1
Chief architect Jordi Faulí said the choice is of such importance that it is taking longer. The artists delivered drawings, models and sculptures months ago and signed confidentiality agreements, so their proposals have not been seen in public.1
Pupils celebrate the Tower of Jesus
On Saturday the basilica gave prizes in a schools competition inspired by the completion of the Tower of Jesus. The project involved 2,345 pupils from 34 schools in Catalonia, with 56 entries and 10 awards.2
At 172.5 metres the Tower of Jesus is the highest point of the basilica. Its cross was completed in February and the tower was blessed and inaugurated on 10 June, the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death.34
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Marta Sanz is a heritage and travel writer based in Madrid. Marta studied art history at the Complutense University and has guided visitors through Madrid's museums for a decade before moving into journalism.