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DossierThe day after it all
It’s no coincidence that recent years have seen a surge in apocalyptic dystopias in literature and film. Nor is it surprising that catastrophism and polarisation have seeped into...
Revealing what lies beneath the visible surface of cities – those elements that often go unnoticed and...
At the end of 2019, I finished my novel Time Shelter, which was supposed to be a near dystopia...
The far right does not hold a monopoly on attacks against democracy. In fact, this phenomenon arises in a...
As part of the Exhumar la memoria [Exhuming Memory] project, a team of archaeologists is attempting to locate...
There is a debate within the left that I find not only intellectually misleading but also politically...
A highly notable phenomenon today is the rise of right-wing women to power. From Marine Le Pen in France to...
For decades, we’ve been enveloped in a general sense of pessimism, partly as a result of postmodern...
When we discuss health, we tend to talk about it as the opposite of sickness. Ultimately, what determines...
Water is a cornerstone of democratic life; and yet universal water access remains quietly incomplete or is...
Capitalism cannot resolve the environmental crisis. Efforts to enforce robust climate policies have...
Other contents
Dad is a concern for us. We didn’t expect him to do this. He had been dropping hints now and then, in his usual subtle way, but we didn’t take him seriously. In our defence,...
A photograph of Luis García-Berlanga at the now-closed Bodega Bohemia greets us as we enter the exhibition Interior Berlanga. Cinema, vida i humor...
“If you ask people on the street what an editor does, they’re not quite sure; they often think you’re a printer or a bookseller. It’s not a widely known profession.” Maria...
This is not a conventional catalogue. In addition to reviewing the works in the exhibition Un altre fi. La resta. Art i antifranquisme [Another End. The Remainder. Art and...
Community centres, which celebrated their fortieth anniversary two years ago, represent the city’s most extensive network of public cultural spaces. They offer a...
Clara Segura
We are at the Library of Catalonia, beneath the impressive 15th-century arches and surrounded by a striking series of theatre posters. Among these stones, Clara Segura has...
The profound technological shift and changing patterns of cultural consumption have fundamentally shaken the role of journalists and cultural critics, reshaping their identity...
Economic and social inequalities are rising both globally and locally. To address this, Barcelona has seen a number of initiatives aimed at achieving global justice, where individuals,...
David Walliams’ parents granted him one wish: a small black-and-white television in his room. As a child, he happily spent hours devouring British wrestling. However,...
Imagine New York City without the Statue of Liberty, Copenhagen without The Little Mermaid, Guangzhou without the Canton Tower, St. Mark’s Square in Venice submerged, Easter...
John Carlin
When we sit down at the table, I can’t help but think that the man in front of me has interviewed both Nelson Mandela and Lionel Messi. It’s impressive. “The Messi interview was...
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