Catalonia rediscovers part of its medieval artistic heritage
The town of Veciana hosts some of the finest examples of Romanesque work
June 12, 2010 07:45 AM
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Photos from Franco?s dictatorship return to Barcelona streets
A street exhibition shows large scale pictures representative of Franco?s times in the same places in which they were taken. The photos focus on the political dimension of the dictatorship: Franco?s repression and the resistance movements.
June 11, 2010 07:34 PM
Music festival PortalBlau paves the way for Mediterranean musical exchanges
Cultural diversity and greater cooperation plan to unite Southern European musical scene. The PortalBlau music festival held in the Catalan Costa Brava has created a website to foster exchanges between music festivals across the Mediterranean sea.
June 11, 2010 01:34 AM
New drawings, manuscripts and photographs to reveal Dalí?s insights
New material portrays surrealist genius in a serious light. The acquisitions will be added to the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation's collection to better understand the personality of one of the most universal Catalan painters.
June 7, 2010 08:57 PM
Primavera Sound Festival consolidates Barcelona on indie music circuit
Wilco, Pet Shop Boys and Orbital head a strong line up at the Parc del Fòrum
June 6, 2010 02:26 AM
Restoration work at the Empúries Roman Forum reveals more information about the ancient city centre
The revamped 10,000 square metre site allows visitors to understand what it was really like in Ancient Times. Empúries is one of the largest archaeological sites in Catalonia, with well-preserved ruins from Greek and Roman towns.
June 5, 2010 05:01 AM
Exhibition in Barcelona reflects on space, time and memory
The Santa Monica Arts Centre shows material from 11 young artists, selected by a top level international jury. Sculpture, video and photography are used to express the links between space, time and memory.
June 3, 2010 01:07 AM
Picasso versus Rusiñol, the latest exhibition at the Picasso Museum
Leading figure of Catalan Art Nouveau a key influence on the genius from Màlaga
May 29, 2010 12:50 AM
The National Art Museum of Catalonia reopens its Gothic collection
Gothic, Renaissance, Cambó and Thyssen-Bornemisza collections more focused on the visitor
May 27, 2010 04:11 AM
Exhibition links the urban spaces of Barcelona, Valencia and Palma
The event aims to show the urban and human landscapes of all three cities
May 27, 2010 03:36 AM
The gift that became a movie
In "Familystrip", Lluís Miñarro portrays his parent?s generation
May 25, 2010 09:17 PM
Thai-Catalan co-production Palme d?Or 2010
Javier Bardem awarded prize for Best Actor for his role in ?Biutiful? filmed in Barcelona
May 25, 2010 03:39 PM
Catalan popular culture on show on the streets of Berlin
The Carnival of Cultures at Kreuzberg plays host to over 70 nations
May 24, 2010 02:05 AM
Catalan producers negotiate projects at the Cannes International Film Festival
Fifty companies make deals on future films
May 23, 2010 02:30 AM
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