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REDHEADED PECKERWOOD

While everyone is talking about the emergence of electronic books and the end of the publishing industry as we know it, there is, nonetheless, a kind of book that is experiencing a spectacular resurgence: the photobook.

May 15, 2012 in Books

ART LESSON AT DA GRECO

“Food and art are part of the same thing,” declares Italian chef and art collector Tony Greco, his voice a warm, smoky drawl. So how did he come to that conclusion?

May 15, 2012 by in Art

Are you a fan of Playmobil? Did you grow up worshipping Hans Beck and all of the crazy scenes that you placed him at the center of? (May 12-13).

As spring settles in the city, carnal instincts and repressed desire will adorn the walls of Mutuo (May 10, 8pm).

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Superheroes, robots and video games await at Barcelona’s 30th International Comic Fair. (May 3–6)

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There’s something special about Joaquim Gomis’ work; his pictures narrate beyond their apparent simplicity (Until June 3).

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MARIA DEL MAR MONTY

Maria Del Mar Monty makes art that you want to crawl inside of. Her large canvases are lacquered in layer upon layer of vibrant colors and strong images.

Apr 15, 2012 by in Art

MADAME LA MARQUISE

The idea seemed deliciously eccentric: a French noblewoman in Barcelona inviting anonymous aficionados onto her premises in the name of art.

Apr 15, 2012 by in Art

Celebrating both his mastery of technique and his rich variety of themes, the exhibition offers a chronological overview of Goya’s oeuvre. (Until Jun 24)

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Feminist illustrator p.nitas* continues to tour her technicolor girl’s world round Barcelona’s cool arts and crafts corners. (Until Apr 30)

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A razor sharp sense of satire, a steely, succinct nerve for candor and a dusting of lyricism where possible? Alena Kh has these in spades. (Mar 29 – Apr 30)

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William Eggleston

The way we inhabit the world – change it, appropriate it, finally leave our mark – is among our most pressing questions. (Feb 23 – Jun 16)

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“Give me the mud of the streets,” wrote Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, “and I will turn it into the luscious flesh of a woman.” (Feb 15 – May 20)

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Back in 1976, Barcelona’s Galería Eude welcomed David Hockney with an exhibition on his graphic work of the 1960s. (Jan 19 – Mar 29)

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Mutuo used to be a crew of travelling nomads. Now they have a home in the heart of the Gothic quarter. (Feb 23 – Mar 16)

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Described as a collaborative creative community, MOB aims to provide sort of artistic playground for creative types. (Feb 18)

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Head to the small space off Rambla del Raval and you’ll discover erotic paintings, audiovisual shows and grainy photographs. (Feb 2–19)

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CCCB continues to stage its glittering new year’s agenda with weekender art festival The Influencers, a kaleidoscopic tour de force of “radical entertainment.” (Feb 9–11)

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With its basic shapes and bright colors, Barcelona-based artist Sabine Finkenauer's work shows the world from a convincingly childlike perspective. (Dec 2 – Jan 6)

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New creative solutions for the unglamorous realities of waste and skyrocketing consumerism are no longer just an ideology shared by a struggling few. (Dec 16–30)

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Fauna y Flora is the latest project from the VWorkshop Collective. Chances are, whether you realized it or not, you have seen their creations at some time in Barcelona. (Dec 1–18)

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Corentin Fohlen

The annual traveling exhibition offers the opportunity to see images from across the globe by the world’s top photojournalists. (Nov 23 – Dec 18)

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This year’s theme has been inspired by guerrilla art, unauthorized or spontaneous pieces created in a bid to take hold of public spaces. (Oct 20 – Dec 30)

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If you're an art buff, a comic book geek or something in between, you're bound to appreciate Enric Font's solo exhibit Bon dia, Senyor Strumpff. (Sep 22 – Nov 30)

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So you thought that placemats were the mainstay of grandmas and twee vegan restaurants. JDWilks Fineware beg to differ.

Nov 1, 2011 by in Art

“Create, Send, Exhibit, Share” reads the maxim on the Papergirl poster, for what has rapidly become a phenomenally worldwide bid to make art more accessible. (Nov 12–13)

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Anaÿs La Riva

The compact cornucopia that is fashion designer Anaÿs La Riva’s atelier bursts at the knitted seams with bedecked metal rails and boxes containing knitting needles the size of swords...

Oct 31, 2011 by in Fashion (2 Comments)

Exhibitions, live performances, workshops and more focusing on transnational developments in new media, video games, interactive design and digital animation. (Oct 21–23)

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Graffiti artist Cyril Phan – better known as Kongo – has now found a rather unlikely partner: prestigious French fashion house Hermès. (Oct 10)

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An open installation at Espai Cultural Caja Madrid which includes video, sculpture, audio, photography and a takeaway piece. (Sep 21 – Nov 6)

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The Hidden People

Fancy a hit of art? Craving some treats for the eyes? Hunting some as yet undiscovered audio treasures? The Hidden People promise to provide you with “Your Daily Fix."

Oct 4, 2011 by in Art

We’ve all said “home, sweet home” at some point but for the people at Halfhouse it means a lot more. (Sep 30)

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Is it possible for an artist to infuse life into pieces of art, cover them in a glossy, gold skin and condemn them to later disappear? (Aug 18 – Sep 26)

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The Real People Project

While others might like to acquire stamps, books or coins, Joan Cantó collects people.

Sep 4, 2011 by in Art

Recording the “dregs of society” was photographer Joan Colom’s mission as he ventured into the dark doorways and alleys of a late 50s Raval. (Jun 23 – Oct 29)

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Ever wondered what it would be like to smell colors? (Jun 7 – Sep 25)

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Landry

Landry Ajavon is a provocative and affectionate documenter of Barcelona life.

Jun 29, 2011 by in Art

Bearing the fruits of a competition held in May, this month’s photography exhibition I Sense Lomo spans four creative spaces. (Jun 7–30)

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Like Alice passing through a magical mirror, viewers are struck with a sense of alienation before their image reflected on screen. (Jun 9–19)

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Luis Dourado

Luis Dourado’s work is like a waking dream or déjà vu – like an old family photo or a still from a film whose name you can’t quite remember.

May 31, 2011 by in Art

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