Posted in barcelona on Nov 29th, 2011
Europe’s current problems seem to end up reproducing in all cities. Are these effects of the European Union? Yes! sure. Union and des-union go together, and together with the alleged cluster of political and economic unity, the discourses that confront both politicians and citizens turn out to be the same everywhere. Just think about the [...]
Posted in barcelona on Sep 22nd, 2010
“Jewel of the artist. From Modernism to the early avant-garde” is the name of the new show at the National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC which will run from October 26 until February 13, 2011. Mariàngels Fondevila, curator of the exhibition as well as the Modern Art Collection at large at MNAC has said that [...]
Posted in barcelona on Aug 26th, 2010
While the heat in Barcelona during August can sometimes be unbearable, the city has a lot on offer during the summer months, as do the surrounding areas. The region of Catalonia is full of traditional festivals which can bring more than just fun to our holidays, they can take us back in time and even [...]
Posted in barcelona on Apr 20th, 2009
On April 23rd Catalonia celebrates one of its holidays with most character; the famous and charming day of Sant Jordi (St George’s day). In one way or another, this day has always been closely linked to the literary traditions, and in 1996 UNESCO declared the “International day of the Book “. But April 23rd is [...]
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