This autumn join me for a relaxed series of three art walks through Barcelona, where we explore the city’s vibrant contemporary art scene. From major institutions and private galleries to key art events, each walk offers a unique insight into the latest artistic trends. No […]
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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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We just heard about a cool new streetwear label coming out of Barcelona and thought it was worth sharing. It’s called Ozie, and it’s all about bringing the work of local street artists into wearable form—without losing the character or creative energy behind it. DROP
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If you’ve ever felt the magic of transforming a lump of clay into something beautiful and useful, you know exactly what drives us. Smalted was born from that same spark: a passion for ceramics, the joy of sharing it, and the need to bring everyone
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Catalan creativity takes center stage in South Korea’s new digital art fair. Barcelona’s digital art scene found a new international platform last week as Load Gallery joined the inaugural Loop Lab Busan, a new media art fair held from April 24th to 26th, 2025 in
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This season, La Roca Village kicks off “Your Style, Your Game”—a campaign celebrating the intersection of fashion, sport, and artistic expression. While the project spotlights nine athletes from across Spain, a major creative force behind the scenes is Barcelona-based artist Sejal Parekh, whose sculptural works
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Barcelona’s MACBA has long been a gathering place for skaters, artists, and creatives from around the world. However, recent renovation plans threaten to change this, with the city prohibiting skateboarding in the iconic square—an act that has sparked the #savemacba movement. In response, Finnish graphic
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At this year’s Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Barcelona-based Cameroonian artist Agnes Essonti Luque was awarded the prestigious Tomorrows/Today Prize. Recognised as one of South Africa’s most esteemed visual art accolades for emerging and under-represented artists, this distinguished prize celebrates Essonti’s’ promising artistic journey. It
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Each year in early February, the Santa Eulàlia Festivities fill the streets of Barcelona with a festive and cultural spirit. From February 7th to 12th, the city celebrates its co-patron saint, offering a great program of activities that range from emblematic parades to concerts and
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In late November, we met with artist Elisa Capdevila and urban art curator Antoine Careil amidst a stormy Barcelona backdrop. The city was still reeling from record-breaking rain and wind, and so was their ambitious project: a large-scale mural paying homage to the Teatro Talia
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Urban art will take over the heart of Paral·lel with the creation of a large-format mural that will reclaim the historical memory of Teatro Talia, an iconic space for the Sant Antoni neighborhood. The work will be carried out by the renowned Barcelona-based artist Elisa
The pioneering project for managing legal urban art walls ends after 12 years of global impact After 12 years of promoting urban art and offering legal alternatives for artistic expression in public spaces, Rebobinart has decided to close WALLSPOT, the wall management platform that started
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Located in Barcelona’s creative Poblenou district, the Load Gallery is the latest addition to the city’s vibrant art scene. Equipped with bespoke next-generation screens and an elaborate sound system, this innovative space brings digital art to life, showcasing ambitious works by internationally acclaimed artists. The
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INDUSTRIAL SCRIBERS It is an exhibition-installation curated by B-Murals, as part of its innovative curatorial line WCU3, with the aim of inviting artists who define the most contemporary urban art scene in Barcelona. The focus is on creations that occupy both the street and the
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