The War of Art: Resisting Resistance
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Starting a new Craft with Hana Gausfain
At FrikiFish, we’re interested in sharing stories about art and creativity in Barcelona. Today we’re chatting with fellow Barcelonian, Hana Gausfain about starting a new craft. Hana is familiar with exercising her creativity in her daily role as a UX Copywriter. However, today we’re chatting
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Tallers Oberts de PobleNou (Open Workshops)
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
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10 Ways to get Creative in Barcelona
This article was last updated on January 11, 2022. If you’re looking for ways to get creative in Barcelona, then you’re in luck. Barcelona has a thriving creative scene and many options for non-native speakers. Here’s our list of 8 fun activities to get your
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Pottery Studios in Barcelona
In the past two decades, Barcelona has quietly built one of the most exciting ceramics scenes in Europe. What started as a few scattered workshops has grown into a robust creative culture, with independent studios, co-working spaces, and experimental makers spread across nearly every district.
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Art in Motion
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
Move Towards What you Don’t Know
Iconic graphic designer Milton Glaser discusses creativity. He says most significant works come out of misunderstanding. For this reason, designers must move away from what they already know, even if they’re receiving recognition and good pay for their work. A designer must DO! Do
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Erotic sculptures in el Bosc de Can Ginebreda
Last weekend I headed up to el Bosc de Can Ginebreda, next to the beautiful town of Banyoles to attend the visionary l”Estrany Music Festival. This is a collaborative effort brought to you by local artists and musicians who come together once a year to
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Artists rally around a new cultural park in Poblenou
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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Workshop Review: Alberto Bustos Masterclass
I recently walked into Justa, Rufina & Co. for the first time to discover an artistic work-space like none I have ever seen before. It was like a breath of fresh air. This newly inaugurated ceramic studio in the seaside town of Mongat (just outside
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Motivation and Creativity
Cognitive Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman is known for his research and writing on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. In this clip, briefly discusses the relationship between motivation and creativity and how our environment has a profound effect on this relationship. People are born with enthusiasm—children
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