December 2019
Chiogor Constance Ikokwu.
Barcelona Chose Me, Says Journalist Chiogor Ikokwu
Founder of the African Press Club, Nigerian born Chiogor Constance Ikokwu is getting a PhD on the role of media in elections and offers a blog with African perspectives. Read more
Photo by Garry Kinght (PD).
Opinion｜Brexit: Desolation Row
“Praise be to Nero's Neptune, the Titanic sails at dawn / Everybody's shouting, "Which side are you on?!” Read more
Photo courtesy of Círculo del Liceo.
Interview: José García Reyes of the Círculo del Liceo
Following their fantastic talk with American Poet Karen Swenson, we spoke to the Vice Chairman of Barcelona’s historic Círculo del Liceo to learn more about the talk, the author and some reflections of art in general. Read more
Pitch Perfect: Pitch New Year
The Elevator Pitch at the service of your business today and tomorrow. Read more
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, photo by Johan Broberg (CC BY 2.0).
Barcelona Jazz Fest Review: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band set alight Sala Razzmatazz with their New Orleans style groove last month at the Barcelona Jazz Festival—read our review of this phenomenal brass ensemble's performance. Read more
Harry Stott interviews Francisco Gaudier Fargas and José Garcia Reyes at the Círculo del Liceo.
Podcast | Un Tallat Amb... The Círculo del Liceo
The Círculo del Liceo is one of Barcelona’s oldest and classiest clubs, welcoming members to their stunning building next to the Teatre Liceu since 1847. We spoke with the club’s President and Vice-President to find out some more about it. Read more
What Does the Spanish Interest Rate Outlook Mean for You?
Financial Advisor Barry Davys discusses key strategies to saving during a period of long-term, low interest rates in Spain. Read more
"War of Art" directed by Jørund Pedersen. Image courtesy of DART film Festival.
Dart Festival Review : War of Art
"War of Art" shows a group of Western artists’ attempt to build bridges between themselves and some North Korean peers. Whether they achieve that is debatable, but the film’s success in showing it is not. Read more
Mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, participated in "Volem acolllir," a demonstration in support of Barcelona's efforts to welcome refugees (Feb 2017). Photo courtesy of the Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-ND 2.0).
Refugees Welcome? | A Paralyzed Process
In the second piece in this series on Spain’s experience of Europe’s migrant crisis, we assess how Barcelona specifically has been affected by it. Read more
Once the holidays have passed, remember to give your tree new life by recycling it!
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
For years it has seemed that Christmas has gone hand in hand with excessive consumerism, but that doesn't have to be the case—your holidays can be as sustainable as you want to make them! Read more
SKFK, photo by Inés R.
6 Barcelona Shops Stocking Locally Made and Sustainable Gifts
Barcelona is host to a number of shops offering gifts made by local designers and craftspeople with sustainable or recycled materials—here's our pick of the top six. Read more
Photo courtesy of D9 Bar.
D9 Bar’s 5th Anniversary
D9 celebrated its 5th anniversary on December 5—five years of parties, fun and, most of all, hard work. Here’s the story of how one of Poblenou’s best bars began. Read more
People's Vote March 2018, British in Europe. Photo © UserColin, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Podcast | The Brexit Election
In this week’s En Profunditat we speak to three expat groups formed to protect the rights and futures of British citizens living in Europe, as well as look ahead to next week’s election in the UK, a pivotal moment in Britain’s post-Brexit history. Read more
Photo courtesy of Xavier Xargay.
Interview: Xavier Xargay
Dinners That Matter is a charitable organization that raises funds for a number of causes throughout Barcelona. Peter McKenzie met up with its founder Xavier Xargay to learn more about it and what plans he has on the horizon. Read more
"A Bigger Splash" film still, courtesy of Contemporary Films London 56.
Dart Festival Review : A Bigger Splash
Jack Hazan’s 1974 film on British artist David Hockney blurs the lines between fact and fiction. But does presenting the truth in a documentary matter? Read more
Turn On, Tune In, Burn Out
Our devices are getting better and better at monopolizing our attention, with detrimental effects on our wellbeing. Fortunately, there’s an increasing number of resources out there to help you take back control. Read more
Amelia Johannsen in her studio.
A Day in the Life: Amelia Johannsen
Amelia Johannsen is a full-time ceramic artist who also supports her local creative community via an online magazine dedicated to the local art scene. Read more
Photo courtesy of Banqa.
BANQA: Bridging Barcelona’s Boutique Furniture Gap
When it comes to furniture, you can either go cheap and flimsy, or uber-expensive. Unless, that is, you go to BANQA, a Dutch design store filling a much needed gap. Read more
Where to Watch Movies in English
February means it’s time for the Oscars in the U.S. and the Goyas in Spain. Here’s where to watch movies in English on Barcelona’s big screen. Read more