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July 2017
I scream, you scream
You won’t be able to order just one scoop at Barcelona’s best ice cream shops. Read more
Zootopia
A radical proposal by the animal rights activist group Zoo XXI is putting pressure on Barcelona Zoo to evolve. Read more
The art of boatbuilding
Donnchadh Tiernan interviews Dubliner Mark Redden, artist and Barcelona’s only manufacturer of currachs. Read more
Signs of seduction
Remnants of a discreet code that once marked the city’s brothels remain hidden in corners of the Born. Read more
One man's trash
Barcelona is full of creatives turning typical waste into treasured products. Read more
'David Bowie is,' installation view. Photo couresty of the Museu del Disseny, Barcelona.
David Bowie Is
Tori Sparks visits the in-depth retrospective 'David Bowie Is' at the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, curated by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The exhibition has been on a worldwide tour since its inception in 2013. Read more
Startup of the month: Brand Your Shoes
Founder and creative director of Brand Your Shoes, Guillem Soldevila, explains his idea to help clients customise their trainers. Read more
A digital powerhouse
Metropolitan visits Pier 01 and talks to Miquel Martí, CEO of Barcelona Tech City. Read more
A day in the life: Miloš Sajin
Director of the Shine School of Music, Miloš Sajin, explains his typical working day. Read more
Coaching Column: Emotional intelligence
Barcelona resident and professional life coach, Sam Mednick, answers your questions on life in the city. Read more
A place of my own: A family home
Eli and Okan have transformed a once-derelict apartment near Sagrada Família into a spectacular family home with their design know-how. Read more
Rock the boat
Retreat from the city heat and take advantage of Empuriabrava’s deep blue canals. Read more
Food Tales: Brunells
Misty Barker spends a day in the unassuming yet delightful Pastisseria Brunells, located in the heart of the Born. Read more
Streetlife: Avinguda de Mistral
This pedestrian-friendly street in Sant Antoni is lined with a refreshing range of businesses for families and hipsters alike. Read more
