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Image courtesy of Lucas Avram Cavazos.

Up Next Week: Metropolitan Culture Corner with Lucas Avram Cavazos

Coming next week on the thirtieth episode of the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we interview radio presenter, writer, educator and cultural reporter Lucas Avram Cavazos. Read more
Metropolitan Culture Corner: Kelli Ellis

This month on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, interview interior designer and visual artist Kelli Ellis. Read more
Madame Gely Frederick by Frederick Carl Frieseke, 1907c, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

How Pink Became Fashion’s Color of Controversy

From the blush pink of royal mistresses to the hot pink of tabloid party girls, pink has gained a reputation for being a provocative color for those who dare to wear it. Read more
Dancing the sardana at a traditional dance festival at Castell de Montjuïc, photo courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Catalan Folk Dances: History and Identity

While the sardana is without question the most well-known and arguably most important Catalan traditional dance, there are many other folkloric dances that have either retained or recovered their historical significance. Read more
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Metropolitan Culture Corner: Pam Marwede

This month on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we speak with painter and designer Pam Marwede. Her work is is designed to be different, but it’s also meant to fit into her clients’ everyday lives, and to make people smile. Read more
Casa de les Punxes, photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

Josep Puig i Cadafalch: An Architect’s Vision

Josep Puig i Cadafalch is one of the city's most important, but often overlooked, architects. Read more
Trobada de Puntaires in 2008, photo by Ajuntament de Vilanova i la Geltrú (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr.

Punta al Coixí: Turning Thread into Gold

More than a craft, lace-making is a way to connect with the past and maintain some perspective in these hectic, changing times Read more
Image courtesy of Toni Castarnado.

Metropolitan Culture Corner: Toni Castarnado

This month on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we speak with author and journalist Toni Castarnado. Toni has written about all kinds of topics, ranging from basketball to film, but his main passion is music. Read more
History Underfoot: The City's Tiles

Of the countless steps that can be taken through the alleyways and avenues of Barcelona, how many are contemplated in terms of their historical significance? Read more

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Image courtesy of Angels Bronsoms.

Metropolitan Culture Corner: Angels Bronsoms

Welcome to the 30th episode of the Metropolitan Culture Corner! To celebrate, Tori Sparks sat down with journalist, author, creative consultant, activist, feminist and so much more, Dr. Angels Bronsoms. Read more