Friday, 14 December 2007

CHE: REVOLUTION & MARKET








There is an exhibition going on these days about the use of Che Guevara's iconic image for commercial use. Interesting. If you want to find more about it, just click on the link: www.bcn.es/virreinaexposicions/english/02071025.htm

RETRO STYLE




Retro style in a Gracia neighboorhood street.

STENCILS



Some stencils from Riera Baixa street. You can find there record shops and 2nd hand clothing/arty shops.

Sunday, 9 December 2007

LOST&FOUND




LOST&FOUND is an event with little stands where people sell all kinds of stuff, from 2nd hand clothing to paintings or handmade jewelry, etc...With live music, bar, children art workshop....Sounds cool. 16 of December! You can visit their webpage: www.lostandfoundbcn.com




FERLANDINA STREET
































This is a bohemian little street next to the MACBA museum. It is full of artist workshops, cool little shops, also a skateboard shop that hosts a miniramp inside, and a lowrider bike shop, among others.

Wednesday, 14 November 2007

3 XIMENEIES







There is a very well known skate spot that has a couple walls always decorated with graffitis. You can get to see gems like this one.

THE ART OF SKATEBOARDING


Skateboarding is also an art, a form of expression, a way of living.

SQUAREHEAD




Same little street as the one before. In the Raval neighborhood.

PIGS & DIAMONDS




The London Police & Ress. A couple blocks from the police station.

EL BARRI DE GRACIA
















El barri de Gracia is a bohemian neighboorhood, one of my favourites. The residents like to call their neighboorhood "Independent Republic of Gracia".

DEERGIRL


A nice one. Seen near the cathedral, in a little street full of antiquity shops and alternative bars & restaurants.

STREETS OF BARCELONA






















The old center of the city hides lots of pieces by great artists. Miss Van is one of them.