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October 2019
CosmoCaixa – ‘Mirrors: in and out of reality’
Running since April, CosmoCaixa in Barcelona is hosting an exhibition that explores the nature of reality, past and present, through mirrors. 'Mirrors: in and out of reality' is the name of the exhibition that focuses on the role of these objects in various areas of science, culture, and life in general. According to CosmoCaixa's head of science Jordi Portabella the exhibition is 'unprecedented' in how it can explain the laws of mathematics and physics just through mirrors. Running until January…
Find out more »Barcelona Jazz Festival
One of the most important jazz festivals of its kind in the world brings some of the biggest and most exciting names in jazz to Barcelona yet again, for another packed programme of world-class music. During almost four months, the festival welcomes jazz musicians from around the world and enables numerous local artists to showcase their talents. Herbie Hancock (26 October), Rafael Riqueni (24 October), and Las Migas (30 October) are among this October's highlights. The Barcelona Jazz Festival runs until…
Find out more »November 2019
Drap-Art ’19 – sustainable art festival
The Drap-Art International Festival of Sustainable Art is running from 15 November to 19 January 2020 in Barcelona. For 23 years Drap-Art has been giving visibility to artists, designers and artisans who are committed to the shift towards a more sustainable society, both in terms of nature, social action, and the economy. Described as a collective exhibition with works of art that are born, 'sometimes to denounce the unbridled current consumerism, sometimes as evidence of the enormous amount of waste…
Find out more »Goya’s Drawings – Prado’s 200th anniversary
This major exhibition of over 300 of Goya's drawings from both the Prado's own holdings and from private and public collections worldwide, runs from the day the Museo Nacional del Prado celebrates its 200th anniversary, 20 November 2019, until 16 February 2020. It is the result of the work undertaken for the creation of a new catalogue raisonné of Goya's drawings, made possible through the collaborative agreement signed by the Fundación Botín and the Museo del Prado in 2014. The result is…
Find out more »December 2019
Sitges Winter Market
The Sitges Winter Market runs from 13-15 December, offering a wide range of artisan (and therefore unique) products in an area with a distinctive Nordic style. Held in a huge transparent marquee on the Fragata beach, at the foot of the Sant Bartomeu Church, this market features a programme of side activities for the whole family, including children's fashion shows and a visit from Father Christmas, who is well aware that Sitges is a mandatory stop in December.
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