Very common in Barcelona, street art is still growing. “Street art” means Urban Art, it is a contemporary artistic movement that appeared at the end of the XXth Century. It is present in the streets, on the walls, in public places. It comes in different forms: graffiti, poster creation, stencil graffiti, pastel and video projection.
If you want to discover street art, Barcelona is for you! In this article we present you the 5 graffiti not to be missed, but you should know that there are some on almost every street corner !
The Carboneria of Sant Antoni : a place full of history
The old abandoned coal factory is now transformed into a squat. It is one of the spaces where we find the most street art. Long threatened with demolition, the coal factory is now one of the most emblematic places of street art. Indeed, the *okupas have made a fresco on the facade of the charcoal house, making it of historical and artistic interest and avoiding its demolition.
*People who occupy and take possession of unoccupied places to live in.
📍 Address : Carrer del Comte d’urgell 30 08011, Barcelona
The face of Rosalia : the Barcelona pop star
Originally from Barcelona, Rosalia has been known worldwide since 2018 thanks to her songs and duets with international stars. Supported by the citizens of her hometown, the Catalan singer has been represented on the walls of the city by the famous artist Uriginal, in the district of Sants to immortalize the face of the new voice of flamenco!
📍 Adress : 32 calle Creu Coberta, 08014 Barcelona
El Pez : an explosion of colors
Renowned worldwide, the Barcelona artist is one of the greatest figures of street art. He has created works all over the world: Barcelona, Lyon, Paris, Oslo, Miami, Bogota, etc. His works are easily recognizable because he always represents smiling fish with bright colors.
📍 Adress : Mia Festival Barcelona
Pablo Picasso : youth has no age
Portrait of Pablo Picasso by #myhoodisgood with the phrase “youth has no age.” This phrase is dedicated to Picasso’s adolescence and early adulthood in Barcelona, where he met his lifelong friends. It also expresses the youthful spirit of the famous painter who died in 1973.
📍 Adress : Carrer de l’Agricultura, Barcelona
The agora : street art pays tribute
This work is a tribute to Juan Andres Benitez, who died in 2013 during an altercation with the police that degenerated in the Raval neighborhood. Several artists wanted to honor his memory by telling his story through street art. This place is called the Agora and is a space for meetings and exchanges.
📍 Address: Carrer de l’Aurora, Barcelona
Don’t hesitate, come and discover the street art in Barcelone !
To see more, here are the artist’s Instagram accounts :
@pezbarcelona
@uriginalbcn
@myhoodisgood
