Barcelona gets surprise new anti-racism statue
French artist installs bright red figures of teddy bear and young man hugging on plinth where slave trader once stood
January 31, 2022 07:49 PM
Culture
Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalan-Cuban artist Chanel to represent Spain at 2022 Eurovision Song Contest
Candidate selection generates controversy across Spain and political forces ask questions to Spanish broadcasting board
January 31, 2022 05:28 PM
Hermitage drops Barcelona project after local council's constant opposition
City is focused on developing Liceu opera hall's second site along seafront
January 29, 2022 01:00 PM
A lit up cement mixer will inaugurate this year’s Llum BCN
Poblenou’s festival of lights to open longer hours between February 4-6 and will feature several international artists
January 26, 2022 02:19 PM
Thousands pay tribute to late architect Ricardo Bofill in his workshop
Visits open all night long on Wednesday until Thursday 6pm in Sant Just Desvern, outside Barcelona
January 26, 2022 02:12 PM
National Art Museum of Catalonia unveils 2022 program
William Turner, Carracci, Feliu Elias, Anglada Camarasa and Mey Rahola among highlights
January 25, 2022 07:41 PM
'Las leyes de la frontera', 'El ventre del mar' and 'Libertad' land most Gaudí Award nominations
Slightly more women than men vying for Catalonia's top film prizes for second year in a row
January 25, 2022 03:05 PM
Barcelona to host first 2022 Eurovision Party ahead of song contest
Event to welcome festival legends such as 2014 winner Conchita Wurst and 2002 participant Rosa Lopez
January 21, 2022 09:29 AM
French theater festival Oui! brings eight new premieres to Barcelona
Theaters in Sant Cugat del Vallès and Tarragona will feature for first time in festival's fifth edition, January 28 to February 17
January 20, 2022 10:06 AM
Liceu opera hall considering opening new site along Barcelona's seafront
La Rambla's iconic opera hall weighs up using location formerly used by Imax Port Vell 3D cinema
January 19, 2022 01:05 PM
Catalonia’s Wine Cultures Museum launches new program of film screenings
VINSEUM in Vilafranca del Penedès will highlight different wine regions around the world accompanied by tastings
January 17, 2022 03:37 PM
Old rural pigsty converted into a cultural center
‘A cobert’ in Moià aims to promote artistic creation and critical thinking
January 16, 2022 08:20 AM
Ricardo Bofill, one of Catalonia’s most celebrated architects, dies aged 82
Artist was behind projects such as W Hotel on Barcelona’s seafront, Catalonia’s National Theatre, and Walden 7 in Sant Just Desvern
January 14, 2022 03:11 PM
Igualada kicks off Capital of Catalan Culture celebrations with concert on February 5
Central Catalan town will host hundreds of activities including concerts, exhibitions, plays, and fairs
January 13, 2022 08:01 AM
Barcelona museums and galleries welcome over 2 million visitors in 2021
'Picasso and the artist's jewelry', on until January 9, is most popular exhibition
January 7, 2022 01:27 PM
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