Amelia Johannsen

Amelia Johannsen is an artist and entrepreneur working on a variety of projects internationally. She is passionate about ceramics, design, and sustainable living. You can learn more about her artwork at ameliajohannsen.com.

Woman walking a dog through Atelier Madre in Barcelona's El Born, with colorful handmade leather bags displayed on the walls.

Atelier Madre – Inside a Barcelona Leather Workshop Where Craftsmanship is on Display

Designer Manuel Dreesmann’s Atelier Madre offers a glimpse into contemporary leatherworking, where each piece is made by hand and the workshop is part of the experience. I stopped by Atelier Madre the other day, expecting to have a look around and learn a little more

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Barefoot participant making sweeping black ink marks on a large sheet of paper during an experimental drawing workshop.

What Happens Before and After a Brushstroke? A Conversation with Eva Ibáñez Cano

Drawing on decades of Japanese calligraphy, dance, and improvisation, Barcelona-based artist Eva Ibáñez Cano explores the gestures that come before a mark appears on paper, and what remains after the brush moves on. A single stroke of ink can reveal a surprising amount. The speed

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DOM Art Residence digital residency installation at Personal Structures 2026 Venice

DOM Art Residence launches a digital residency during Personal Structures 2026 in Venice

A Barcelona-based initiative brings live artistic processes into the exhibition space at Palazzo Bembo. DOM Art Residence, a Barcelona-based platform, will launch its first digital residency this May as part of Personal Structures 2026 in Venice. The six-month program, titled Accepted Without Review, brings together

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museum of prohibited art

The Rise and Sudden Closure of the Museu de l’Art Prohibit — Barcelona’s Museum of Forbidden Art

A Vision Born from Censorship The idea for the Museu de l’Art Prohibit grew out of collector and journalist Tatxo Benet’s long-standing interest in art that has been censored or condemned. Its genesis is often traced back to the 2018 ARCO art fair, where Benet

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ÁTICO Isn’t Just a Studio, It’s a Call for Creative Justice

A distinct new perspective is emerging in Barcelona’s creative landscape. On June 26th, 2025 ÁTICO made its official debut during the International Filmmakers & Artists Gala—not just as another production studio, but as a manifesto. Founded by Tatiana Lash, ÁTICO is a collaborative visual storytelling

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