The Museum of modern art, or the art Centre in Granada, bears the name of famous Spanish artist of the 20th century josé Guerrero. Jose Guerrero, who was born in Granada in 1914 and it was here that he began his career, quite deservedly is considered the greatest Spanish artist, who had a great influence on the formation of the modern Spanish painting and made a significant contribution to the development of the Spanish culture in General. Jose Guerrero is one of the brightest representatives of abstract expressionism.

His first artistic training future master received in Granada, in the School of arts and crafts. Then he studied in Madrid at the Academy of San Fernando. 45 year of the 20th century Guerrero goes to Paris, where to meet with such famous Spanish artists as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro. In the 1950s he moved to new York, where it took its final development as a master of abstract expressionism. He participates in many exhibitions and received many awards. Today, his works are exhibited in many famous museums around the world.

Not surprisingly, in the hometown of the artist founded his Museum or arts centre, which was initially dedicated only to his work. There is an extensive legacy of an outstanding artist who most fully reveals the development of creativity Jose Guerrero. The Museum is located in a beautiful house, built in the 19th century by the architect Antonio Jimenez of By.

The Museum was opened in 2000 with funds donated by the widow of the artist. After a while it began to exhibit works by other artists, and today the Museum is a bright and fun gallery of modern art, which is certainly worth a visit.