Albert Velasco: "Sixena is not just paintings; it is an identity conflict"
Catalan art historian Albert Velasco discusses the significant cultural and identity implications surrounding the Sixena mural paintings and his critical take on the ongoing legal battle in a newly published book.
The Miró Foundation opens the Cypress Garden to the public for the first time
The Miró Foundation in Spain has opened the Cypress Garden to the public for the first time, allowing visitors to enjoy significant artworks integrated with architectural elements.
Catalan museums recognize artists born between 1920 and 1950 on the eve of International Women's Day
Catalan museums are honoring female artists born between 1920 and 1950 in a ceremony organized before International Women's Day.
Oriol Vilanova, the artist who has elevated postcards to works of art
Oriol Vilanova, a Catalan artist, transforms postcards into conceptual artworks and is set to represent Spain at the Venice Biennale.
The Comedy of Art: What Will the Carmen Thyssen Museum in Barcelona Be Like?
The article discusses the necessity of promoting Catalan painting from around 1900 through a new museum in Barcelona, focusing on high-quality collections from that era amid current challenges in the art market.
Cimarronas Periphery, the theater hall embroiled in controversy over Catalan, will stop opening its curtains in 2026
The theater hall Periferia Cimarronas in Barcelona will hold its final performance at the end of January 2026, marking the end of its five-year journey as a space for art and anti-racist activism.