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New Book on Barcelona — Online Now!

 
I am very pleased to announce the publication of a SECOND book this week — Brief Bits Of Barcelona. This book is available for purchase in several formats — ebook for iPad, hardback, and softcover. Barcelona is one of the places in Europe that we would return to again and again, so I hope this book either encourages a trip there or brings back some of your own memories.

 

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Brief Bits of Barcelona in PRINT

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I’m already working on the NEXT book, so come back soon for the launch of yet another one (and another, and another…).

 

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Photo Of The Day: Fundacio Joan Miro in Barcelona, Spain

Gray and blustery day, monotone concrete building — why not a post in black and white?

I have a more than 6 month backlog of images to edit and send to my agents in London and New York, so I will be feeding a bit of this and that from around the world to this website along the way.

Opened in 1975, the Fundacio Joan Miro in a hilltop suburb of Barcelona, Spain has all of the concrete clad vibe of the modern architecture of that period. This wonderful museum houses an extensive collection of the contemporary art of Joan Miro and should be a highlight of any visit to Barcelona.

 

An extensive collection of Spanish artist Joan Miro's work is housed in the Fundacio Joan Miro in Barcelona, Spain.

An extensive collection of Spanish artist Joan Miro’s work is housed in the Fundacio Joan Miro in Barcelona, Spain.


 

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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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Barcelona Market Shopping At Night

Photos of the day for today are from the huge enclosed market — the Boqueria Market — which was dedicated in the mid-1800s and which is easily accessed from the wide and tree-lined pedestrian walkway of La Rambla.

We had a pleasant stroll though this market and took a small packet of chocolate truffles back to our apartment. It was quite a happy and lively atmosphere and I was surprised to see just how many people were out at night buying their fruit, vegetables, and all other manner of food products.

 

Cut fruit dealer at the Boqueria Market in Barcelona, Spain


 

Happy night-time shoppers in the Boqueria Market in Barcelona, Spain


 

 

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You Can Knit What?

Funny photo of the day today — Knit Kits seen in the window of a museum gift shop in Barcelona, Spain. I’ve seen knitted teapot cozies before, but never a knitted bike seat! And knitted cuffs for your wellies?

Ah well — something for everyone, eh?

 

Knitting project in kit form in a Barcelona, Spain museum shop


 

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Architectural Photos of CCCB Museum in Barcelona

This is a mixed bag of both black and white and colour photography today. These photos give you a brief glimpse of the architecture of the lovely CCCB museum in Barcelona.

Some of the more angular shots were better presented in black and white. For visual punch, I love bright blue-sky days. But more and more often lately I seem to be defaulting back to black and white which returns me to my early days in journalism and blissful hours spent in the darkroom.

Enjoy!

 

Entrance sign at CCCB museum in Barcelona, Spain


 

Man passing though courtyard entry arch into the CCCB contemporary art museum in Barcelona, Spain with St. Geoge & the Dragon sculpture overhead on building facade.


 

A St. George & the Dragon sculpture above the archway entry into the CCCB museum in Barcelona, Spain.


 

Entry-exit ramp at the Barcelona, Spain museum CCCB.


 

Old meets new in the two buildings housing the CCCB museum of contemporary art.


 

The crisp geometric angles of the interior lobby in the CCCB museum of contemporary art and culture in Barcelona, Spain.


 

Escalator to upper galleries at the Barcelona, Spain contemporary museum CCCB.


 

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Vintage Posters In Barcelona, Spain

Today’s photos are vintage posters that were on exhibit at the CCCB in Barcelona.
 

Vintage “Teatro Nuevo” poster in Barcelona, Spain on display at the CCCB museum


 

Vintage “Kiss Me” poster in Barcelona, Spain on display at the CCCB museum


 

Vintage “Kosmopolis” poster in Barcelona, Spain on display at the CCCB museum


 

Vintage “Joy Joy” poster in Barcelona, Spain on display at the CCCB museum


 
This is a stunning museum both inside and out. I will post additional photos tomorrow to show you how striking the architecture of the building is. The clean lines and uncomplicated rooms make it a brilliantly open and airy space to exhibit artwork.

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