Designers, teachers, architects, journalists, cooks, scientists and perhaps even hackers... A whole host of creators and innovators come together to form MOB, the Makers Of Barcelona. Described as a collaborative creative community, MOB aims to provide sort of artistic playground for creative types, a space where artists and entrepreneurs can learn, teach and work together on different projects.
The group's headquarters are situated just a few minutes from Plaça Catalunya in a building that includes showrooms, classrooms, workshops, window displays and more, all open for use by professionals and amateurs across the board. Both free and paid memberships are available, meaning anyone is available to join the MOB: whether you need a workshop table, an exhibition area or a hall for a small conference, these airy and unpolished rooms provide ample space for groups and individuals to chat, perform or brainstorm.
Though MOB was only officially opened at the end of November, the collective has already worked on Worldwide Jelly Week 2012, hosted business workshops and staged a multidisciplinary performance featuring artists from Latin America. The first two weeks of February will see the center run a two-week course in Post-Production Photography, followed by Everyday Objects, the second in their Art Supermarket series. Each of these monthly exhibitions is dedicated to a different sector, with industrial design taking the spotlight on February 18th.
With networking events, parties, movie nights, concerts and the addition of a 3D printing machine in the pipeline, 2012 is set to be a busy year for MOB. Keep an eye on their website to get involved with any upcoming projects, or just to stay up-to-date with the gang's latest ideas and developments.
February 15, 2012
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