The next best thing to making your own Christmas presents is buying handmade gifts from local artisans and makers. If you DO want to make your own gifts, check out these workshops to make your own pottery or painting! If not, that’s okay, we’ve got …
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Last weekend the Maker Faire Barcelona took place at the Nau Bostik, a self-managed artistic creation space located in the neighborhood of La Sagrera. We wrote about the event in a previous article, so we won’t go into the history and purpose of the event, …
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The 1970’s marked a turning point in the feminist movement. The new generation of outspoken young adults cried out against the war in Vietnam, against racial injustices, and against gender constructs and violence. Their art was ground-breaking, both for its use of languages and forms, …
Today we’re sitting down with Barcelona-based artist and maker, Ceren. She is the creative mind behind REN Cerámica, selling handmade artisanal ceramic tableware in Barcelona. Ceren creates at a studio in the Poblenou district and sells her work at local shops as well as design …
The Catalan capital is endowed with much to inspire. From the abundant works of Gaudí to the creative street art decorating the city – and even how the sunlight that bathes the streets. Every artist has a muse. In this video, six street artists share …
Aby Mackie is an English artist and designer based in Barcelona. She creates mixed media and colorful textile art to brighten up walls. Her work combines storytelling and social commentary using recurring themes such as modern day consumerism and materialism. Today we’re chatting with Aby …
Muche is a French artist based in Barcelona who’s passionate about sculpture! Her expressive bronze artwork embraces the human form: nudes and dancers in motion depicting positive energy; faces expressing joy, kindness and compassion; and hands that describe empowerment and strength. Muche’s bronze sculptures are …
Pursuing a career in the arts is not an easy path to take. There are endless obstacles to overcome. If you want to truly explore the limits of your creativity while developing your artwork, and at the same time pay your bills—you need to have …
Does the name Nerikomi sound familiar to you? Nerikomi, (練り込み) meaning “kneading,” is a Japanese term to describe the technique of creating patterns with colored clay. The technique is also called neriage. Perhaps you have seen one of the many videos being circling around on …
This is more than a light show! The urban landscape of Poblenou is transformed into an playground of experimentation and innovation using light as the medium. There is a sense of wonder as the crowd meanders from one installation to another. New technologies allow artists …
Art is meant to be more than beautiful. It should be inspiring and in many cases, controversial. Creative minds are the best candidates to break taboos and push forward social change. And what better place to catch the public’s attention than in the streets? That’s …
Today we’re speaking with Daniel Meakin, an English Artist who lives and works in Barcelona, a city he finds vibrant and inspiring. Daniel also travels regularly to his second studio in North Wales. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us today Daniel. You …
Barcelona has one of the most exciting art scenes in Europe. In addition to its celebrated contemporary art museums, such as MACBA, Fundació Joan Miró and the Picasso Museum, numerous independent galleries are attracting art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Here we explore many of the …
‘I want to explore my creative urges and earn a living making art’ So why have I always convinced myself that making a living as an artist is not possible? ‘I want to meditate and practice yoga every day’ Why can’t I carve out even …
Bekky Beukes is a South African Artist who immigrated to The United States in 2014. In a recent lecture for Creative Mornings, Bekky shared her story of personal struggle and how it lead her into chaos. She then took that chaos and learned how to …