March 16. Navigating an Injury In Barcelona
By Chamberlyn Morehead When going abroad, it is good to prepare for whatever may occur. This includes buying international healthcare and medication when needed. However, you cannot always prepare for the worst. Believe me, I have experienced this thus far. As a performer and someone who likes to travel, injuries are something that is bound to […]
March 16. Liceu’s Messiah
By Ann Li Today, we visited the Gran Teatre del Liceu to watch a performance of Mozart’s adaptation of Handel’s Messiah (Der Messias), an oratorio commenting on the nativity and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Written in 1741, this is one of the most frequently performed works in Western music.
March 16. Galleries Tour
By Emma Muminovic. I love all of them! As we come to a close of the 2024 Barcelona Arts Administration trip, our group was given the opportunity to tour three diverging galleries: Galeria Rubén Torres, Sala Parés, Arte Vista. The walls are a rich, dark color and couches are placed underneath artworks from Spanish artists, […]
March 15. Caixa Forum + lecture from Mr. Ignasi Miro
By Jaclyn Li Established in 2002, CaixaForum Barcelona stands as an esteemed art museum and cultural hub within the vibrant cityscape, proudly owned by the not-for-profit banking foundation “la Caixa”.
March 15. Park Güell
By Abrial Bonilla Today we had the pleasure of touring the historic site of Park Güell. Whether you’re into art, nature, or just looking to walk your cute dog, this park has something for everyone. While waiting for entry, we saw a bachelorette party dressed as the Cheetah Girls! It seems they’re hitting up a […]
March 14. Art is for everyone but not everyone knows it
By Gabriela Reyes Jusino Nestled within the El Raval neighborhood of the city, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Barcelona (MACBA) offered us a glimpse into how a brand new director and a treasure trove of an archive could create an exhibition celebrating life, resistance, and perseverance.
March 13. Fabra I Coats II
By Roey Beneath the lofty ceilings of a grand lobby, we, an eager group, assembled, anticipating an enlightening odyssey into the heart of Spanish art and culture. Professor Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio from the University of Barcelona, with the poise of a seasoned academic and the passion of a true art aficionado, was about to paint […]
March 13. Fabra I Coats
By Maddie Neiman In 1925, Fabra I Coats was a textile factory that employed 2,000 workers. Its amenities were progressive for its time; a fire brigade to respond to ever-present safety risks, and a nursery to accommodate the factory’s many working mothers (80% of the factory staff were women).
March 12. Epica Lab and La Fura del Baus
By Isabelle Fereshteh Sanatdar Stevens “The future is no longer in one hundred years… It’s in one? Two? Let’s find out,” Fran Iglesias shrugged, shrouded in the light illuminating him from behind, streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the sleek building on the coast of Barcelona. Masts of sailboats in the background, and [redacted] pushed […]
March 12. Tour of Palau de la Música Catalana.
By Hannah Palau de la Música Catalana is a music hall located in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, which is one of the city’s most iconic buildings.