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Museum · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
TEA Tenerife Space of the Arts
Herzog & de Meuron art center from 2008, on the edge of the Barranco de Santos, with contemporary art exhibitions, the Óscar Domínguez collection, and a library open 24 hours part of the year.
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About TEA Tenerife Space of the Arts
The TEA, Tenerife Espacio de las Artes, opened in 2008 with a design by the Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, in partnership with Canary Islands architect Virgilio Gutiérrez. The building, made of dark concrete with walls pierced by irregular openings that filter the light, sits on the edge of the barranco de Santos, next to the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África.
A sloping plaza crosses the building, linking the upper street to the barranco, and serves as a public passage. Inside are exhibition rooms, a large library open to the street, a cinema and a café.
The centre houses the collection of Óscar Domínguez, a surrealist painter born in Tenerife in 1906, who lived in Paris and associated with Breton and Picasso. It also hosts contemporary art and photography exhibitions, including the collection of the Centro de Fotografía Isla de Tenerife.
The neighbouring market, dating from 1944 and featuring colonial arches, is good for sampling Canary Islands fruits and cheeses.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Best time
At midday, as a break from the sun, combined with the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, which operates in the morning. Closed on Mondays; check ahead.
How to get there
It’s on Avenida de San Sebastián, beside the Barranco de Santos, a 10‑minute walk from Plaza de España.
Tip
Walk through the building’s inner plaza and visit the Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África next door in the morning. See the rooms dedicated to Óscar Domínguez, an island artist.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about TEA Tenerife Space of the Arts
Who designed the TEA?
The Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, with Canarian architect Virgilio Gutiérrez. It opened in 2008.
Who was Óscar Domínguez?
A surrealist painter born in Tenerife, who lived in Paris and whose work is held at the TEA.
What is near the TEA?
The Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África, dating from 1944, and the Church of La Concepción.