The Museu de l'Art Prohibit in Barcelona, the world's first museum dedicated to censored art, has closed indefinitely after functioning for less than two years. Launched in October 2023, it showcased over 200 controversial works from artists like Ai Weiwei. The closure occurred due to prolonged protests by the Solidarity and Unity of Workers union, which demanded better working conditions after the museum's contract with a management company was terminated. The museum's statement expressed regret over the impact of financial losses stemming from the protests and described the situation as unavoidable.
The Museu de l'Art Prohibit housed over 200 works that were censored, including pieces by well-known artists. Its closure was announced due to protests affecting operations.
The museum closed in late June 2023 after facing significant financial losses linked to ongoing worker protests demanding better conditions, ultimately leading to an unsustainable situation.
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