AXEL HOTEL

Through January the hotel is exhibiting a very special collection of portraiture, Peep Show. Featuring the work of Americans Daniel Lippitt and Peter Schottenfels, along with Catalan photographer Andres Mauri, this show embodies the very definition of class. The pictures are sexy, clear, well composed and visually thrilling. Ranging from the classical and contained through hyper-modern and overtly sexual, the photos compliment Axel’s already stunning space. Swing by C/ Aribau, 33 on Fridays for live music and fantastic

art. www.axelhotels.com

OLIVER KORNBLUM

Born in Hamburg, Germany, this painter has been living and working in Barcelona for the last three years. Nautically minded, his oil paintings have been featured in many publications and shown in galleries and museums across the globe. His current series, Beaches, captures seascapes and beachgoers with beautiful simplicity and clarity. His work can be seen at the collective space Ullsblaus Studio open to the public Tue-Sat from 5.30pm-10pm. Passatge Carminal, 13 (Poble Nou).o-kornblum.de

GALERIA JOAN PRATS

Joan Prats will host a show by Carles Congost (Olot 1970) now until December 31st. An example of a popular trend in photography, photomontage, the artist uses different methods to combine various original photos, resulting in a new image and visual effect. Congost is well-known as a multimedia artist for his work in video, music, drawing and photography. www.galeriajoanprats.com