RSS

Culture

Image courtesy of Pam Marwede.

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
Photo courtesy of Pam Marwede.

Up Next Week: Metropolitan Culture Corner with Pam Marwede

This month on the first Metropolitan Culture Corner of 2023, we speak with Barcelona-based painter and designer, Pam Marwede. She has been painting custom pieces for interior designers and private clients since 1989. 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

3
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
Photo courtesy of Alex Alonso.

Metropolitan Culture Corner: Alex Alonso

This month, we go behind the scenes with luthier Alex Alonso; he specializes in adjustments, maintenance, modifications and repairs of guitar and bass instruments, both electric and acoustic. Read more
Festa Major de Gràcia: A Lasting Tradition

For one week in August, Gràcia’s narrow streets are embellished with decorations and artwork, each one forming a tunnel that transports you to a different wonderland. Read more
Photo courtesy of Eduardo Benetar Sánchez.

Metropolitan Culture Corner: Eduardo Benatar Sánchez

This month Tori Sparks interviews multifaceted musician and local business owner Eduardo Benatar Sánchez. Read more