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Thoughtful Words & Contemporary Art in Barcelona

Something to ponder perhaps???

Some Objects Of Desire — a work of art by Lawrence Weiner which is seen high on the wall of the white-on-white lobby of MACBA — the museum of contemporary art and design in Barcelona, Spain.

 

Some Things by Lawrence Weiner at MACBA in Barcelona, Spain


 

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From Barcelona, Not The Normal Thing To See At A Museum!

Walking down a narrow street in Barcelona, heading for the contemporary art museum called MACBA, we strolled past several sidewalk cafes at the front corner of the large white museum building.
 

Sidewalk cafes are conveniently located outside the front entry of MACBA — the museum of contemporary art in Barcelona, Spain.


 

We certainly weren’t expecting what we saw unfolding in the courtyard in front of us. Dozens of young people were ‘hanging out’ in various places along the courtyard and in clumps at the front of MACBA. And what we were laughing at was the sight of skateboarders doing tricks right in front of that museum!

They were quite considerate and confined their activity to a small area so that they didn’t interfere with the pedestrians who were criss-crossing the plaza or coming in and out of the museum.
 

Young men on skateboards perform in the open plaza outside MACBA — the museum of contemporary art in Barcelona, Spain.


 
Day to day life in Barcelona surprised us again and again. We might be living in Europe now, but our quiet French town is rather sedate compared to the unfolding comedy, drama, and action in this large metropolitan part of Spain.

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Angles and Curves on A Barcelona Museum

We’re back to coverage from Spain for today’s photo of the day which was taken in front of MACBA — the Museum of Contemporary Barcelona Art.
 

People sitting atop & walking by a low wall in front of MACBA, a contemporary art museum in Barcelona, Spain.


 

This museum is right in the middle of the University of Barcelona district, so it is draped with young people every single day. I’ll have another variation of this museum front facade in a very different kind of mood tomorrow!

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Photo of the Day from Barcelona: “Yes Yes”

This wonderful 1920s, also known as the’Roaring Twenties’, poster is one of many vintage items that we saw at MACBA — the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona. I’m running behind with editing deadlines right now, so for the next few days I may be interspersing articles with photo of the day entries like this one.

Enjoy!
 

Wonderful 1920s poster art from Barcelona, Spain


 

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