The eighth edition of Craft Week in Catalunya (Setmana de A l’Artesania) is this week and for the first time it offers an international audiovisual exhibition dedicated to artisans. Under the motto “divine crafts,” the Consortium of Commerce (Consorci de Comerç, Artesania i Moda de …
Scarce natural resources, climate emergency, makers and the circular economy Organized by Sonar + D, Fablab Barcelona, SokoTech and Make with the collaboration of the Barcelona City Council, Arrow, HP and PRUSA Research Maker Faire 2019 emphasizes the urgent need to rethink and activate the …
Street art is one of the many hallmarks of Barcelona. It has been filling the city and adding to the art scene in Spain since the early 1990s. Barcelona street art is widely accepted to be some of the most interesting in the world; created …
The way we work has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, with a growing number of professionals opting for freelance or remote work arrangements. This trend has been especially prevalent among creatives, who value the freedom and autonomy that comes with having control over …
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 …
In September 2018, the Poblenou district celebrated the 22nd edition of Tallers Oberts (Open Workshops). The event lasted four days and included the participation of more than 20 creative spaces and more than 150 artists, representing more than 15 different artistic disciplines. I explored many …
Bouncing at the knees to live music, Carmen Galofre enters the back room of her expansive gallery to offer a special night of art in motion. The Espai Carmen Galofre gallery is conveniently located at the crossroad of Rambla Catalunya and Consell de Cent in …
With a new Christmas season upon us, more and more people dread the idea of spending time and money at big, multinational department stores. Who wants to stand in long lines to buy mediocre products and put more money into the pockets of big corporations? …
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I went to check out the fourth edition of Ús Barcelona, festival d’art i espai públic, which took place in a recently emptied lot in Poble Nou. Local and international artists shared participatory art installations, workshops, chats, food and music with the public. You can …
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Hello and welcome to the new online magazine dedicated to art and creativity in Barcelona. If you’re interested in supporting the arts, expressing yourself creatively, and appreciating other’s creative expression then I hope you’ll visit often. Let me tell you a bit more about how …
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