Dance and music from all over the world are shown at the Cantonigròs International Music Festival
42 choirs and dance companies from 24 different countries will participate in the 28th edition of this festival in Central Catalonia.
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The Catalan Museum of Art Nouveau, a jewel to discover
Catalan Modernism (Art Nouveau) is famous for its architecture, with Antoni Gaudí?s work as its main exponent. However, other expressions of art should be recognised. The recently opened museum in Barcelona shows furniture, painting and sculpture.
Miquel Barceló?s retrospective presented in Barcelona
Two exhibitions of the internationally recognised artist Miquel Barceló begins today and tomorrow at the Santa Mònica Museum of Art and the CaixaForum. The exhibition is a retrospective of the artist?s trajectory from his beginnings in 1973 until today.
Catalan cellar becomes a ?vineyard of artists?
The wine cellar ?Mas Blanch i Jové? is obtaining worldwide recognition for both its quality products and innovative projects. The cellar has recently begun a project entitled ?The Vineyard of Artists,? for artists to pay homage to the world of wine.
The Academy of Catalan Cinema pays homage to prized films
The 2nd summer festival for Catalan cinema has just wrapped. The festival is organised by the Academy of Catalan Cinema with the aim of paying homage to the Catalan films that have won awards in international film festivals.
Catalan groups cover the Beatles in a special tribute to the Liverpool band
Twenty musicians sing Catalan versions of some of the most famous Beatles? songs in the compilation album 'Sumbarí Pop'. The album is an initiative of the music journal 'Enderrock'.
The secrets behind the Catalan contribution to the Shanghai Expo 2010 presented in Barcelona
An exhibition in Barcelona shows through a series of photographs the building designed by Catalan-based architect Benedetta Tagliabue to represent the Spanish state in Shanghai.
The Pinker Tones: "Catalan avant-garde artists have always had to migrate to be appreciated"
The Catalan band The Pinker Tones has reached star status and is topping the charts throughout the Americas. CNA sat down with them for a look into their recent success.
Sting will play Barcelona in October with its tour ?Symphonicities?
On the 29th of October 2010, Sting fans have an appointment with their idol at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. The author of ?Roxanne? and ?Englishman in New York? will sing together with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
New Walter Benjamin Remembrance Centre begins being built in Portbou
Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the German philosopher's death, the Costa Brava Town Hall announced that work on the Walter Benjamin Remembrance Centre will start at the end of this year. Portbou is the sea town next to the French border where the
Lídia Pujol and Carlos Nuñez, headliners at the Joan Brudieu International Music Festival
The 35th anniversary festival faces budget cutbacks but refuses to give up its quality offer
?[Rec]? director Jaume Balagueró presents his latest film project ?Sleep Tight?
The popular Catalan director, Jaume Balagueró, explores suspense with a more classic narrative. His new project entitled ?Sleep Tight? will stray away from his famous horror films.
Catalonia awakes to Sant Joan hangover
Bonfires and firecrackers light up Midsummer?s Eve and 'cava' and 'coca' are a must at every table. Sant Joan marks the beginning of the summer.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona brings in the summer with new late night hours
The MACBA will open late for its summer season. Every Thursday and Friday from today to the 13th of September visitors can enjoy Barcelona?s Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) until midnight.
Bob Dylan and Kiss captivate Barcelona concertgoers
Nothing like celebrating summer solstice with rock and roll legends. Sant Joan festivities brought more than just fireworks and bubbling cava. Folk singer Bob Dylan and rockers Kiss captivated the city with their music in two concerts on Thursday.
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