Abuse, feminism, and immigration: The Last Patriarch by Najat el Hachmi
This book is purposefully shocking, often difficult to read, and raises necessary questions – although it sometimes might go to far
January 31, 2019 09:17 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Years & Years and Michael Kiwanuka added to Cruïlla festival line-up
More artists join likes of Kylie Minogue and Love of Lesbian for Barcelona's big summer music event
January 31, 2019 08:13 PM
Mies van der Rohe Foundation opens 2019 with reflection on avant-garde architecture
'Geometry of Light' installation begins new season that includes 16th EU architecture prize and commemoration of German Bauhaus school
January 31, 2019 08:01 PM
Cirque du Soleil presents new show inspired by Leo Messi
Canadian circus company will debut 'Messi 10' in Barcelona in October before going on world tour
January 29, 2019 12:06 PM
Bertolt Brecht in Barcelona: influential play opens this week
Actor and director Oriol Broggi brings ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’ to the Catalan National Theater on Thursday
January 28, 2019 06:26 PM
‘Les Distancies’ wins Best Film at Gaudí Awards
Isaki's Lacuesta wins seven awards for ‘Entre dos Aguas’ at the 11th edition of so-called Catalan Oscars
January 28, 2019 12:13 AM
It's Gaudí Film awards night!
Countdown begins for 11th edition of 'Catalan Oscars', celebrated tonight in Barcelona
January 27, 2019 01:38 PM
Crime novels by the sea: BCNegra festival begins
Claudia Piñeiro, John Banville, Leila Slimani, Ken Bugul, and David Peace include some of those invited
January 24, 2019 05:18 PM
Dalí masks in 'Money Heist' contested by painter's foundation
Estate of surrealist genius in talks with TV producer over image rights, while artist's hometown commemorates 30th anniversary of his death
January 23, 2019 07:48 PM
Cervera kicks off year as Capital of Catalan Culture
Some 200 events by 260 artists expected over next 12 months
January 22, 2019 10:30 AM
Cirque du Soleil lands in Barcelona with Avatar-inspired show
'Toruk - The First Flight' by the Canadian theater company will be in the Catalan capital until January 27
January 18, 2019 07:10 PM
Horses, riders, culture celebrated at Tres Tombs
Vilanova i la Geltrú holds its parade on January 17, the day of Sant Antoni Abat
January 17, 2019 09:08 PM
Three Catalan studios nominated for Mies van der Rohe architecture award
Among the 40 finalists for the EU prize is the Lleialtat Santsenca civic center in Barcelona and House 1413 in Ullastret
January 16, 2019 05:59 PM
Friends and admirers bid farewell to the 'King of Bolero'
Concert in Barcelona's Auditori venue pays tribute to bolero singer Moncho, who died unexpectedly in December
January 15, 2019 05:53 PM
City and Science: Barcelona to inaugurate new Biennial
Close to a hundred activities in the second week of February bring scientific knowledge and ethical debates to the Catalan capital
January 15, 2019 02:35 PM
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