I’m XAV — creative director, curator, artist mentor, and co-founder of Artist Ally — a weekly publication and platform built for international, immigrant, and emerging artists in Barcelona (and beyond) who want to grow personally and financially while staying true to themselves. We’re proud to […]
Frankie Malone is an Irish artist based in Barcelona who works between stillness and motion, instinct and intention. His main medium is photography, but his practice weaves in poetry, graphic design, and whatever else feels honest in the moment—layered compositions that are abstract, emotional, and
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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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Some stories start with a bang. This one began with a second-hand Polaroid camera and a blurry photo. What followed was not only a career shift—it was a whole philosophy built around imperfection, experimentation, and a deep belief in the power of fleeting moments. What
Andrés Aguilar Caro on Punk Roots, Polaroids, and the Art of Letting Go Read More »
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
Smalted: the First Social Network for Ceramics Enthusiasts Read More »
We took a trip out to the forest near La Garriga to visit Spencer Byles’ open-air museum—a hidden world of land art woven right into the trees. Spencer has been living and working here, creating sculptures from natural materials that slowly fade back into the
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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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Unmaking Art Studio, located in Barcelona’s vibrant Raval neighbourhood, unfolded organically to challenge norms and provide a comfortable artistic space where everyone feels welcome. Opened in 2024, by self-taught Nigerian artist Shyne Eghosa Obazee and his partner Aideen Farrell, the studio and adjoining artist-run gallery
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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Ever met someone who started making films before learning to take photos? Meet Samuel Tehrani, an actor-turned-photographer who proves that sometimes the most interesting journeys start in reverse. While most photographers graduate from stills to motion, Tehrani’s love affair with imagery began with creating short
Finding Art in the In-Between Moments with Samuel Tehrani Read More »
How Casa Batlló is Innovating Visitor Experiences and Cultural Business Management at One of the World’s Most Unique Heritage Sites. Ah… Casa Batlló: a masterpiece of Catalan modernist architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí, which I recommend to every single person who comes to Barcelona to
A Modern Journey Through Gaudí’s Universe at Casa Batlló Read More »
Arte a la Carta is not a typical art space. Founded by Julia Stewart, an artist based in Barcelona, Arte a la Carta serves as a space for adults to nurture their inner child alongside new people. Join us as we chat with Julia about
Arte a la Carta: An Environment for Imagination and Collaboration Read More »
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
Welcome to the second act of our exploration into the exhibition Evasiones. The Street as Fiction, where the concept of evasion takes center stage. Think of it as a delightful dance around societal norms, expectations, and the concrete confines of urban life. Here, the streets
Artists on Rewriting Public Spaces- Interviews from Evasiones Read More »
Urban art has always thrived on the streets, embracing the rawness and unpredictability of public spaces. But what happens when this same art, so deeply tied to its environment, enters a gallery setting? Evasiones. The Street as Fiction from B-Murals dives into this very question,
Exploring Fiction and Reality—Curating Urban Art in Evasiones Read More »