Illustration ©Octavi Serra
The day after it allProductive bodies: The return of Taylorism

When we discuss health, we tend to talk about it as the opposite of sickness. Ultimately, what determines...

Illustration ©Octavi Serra
The day after it allHope in the face of fear

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...

Illustration ©Octavi Serra
Idle hours

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,...

Audience seated outside Can Felipa attending the talk "Desglobalisation?"  © Imatges Barcelona / Xavi Torrent
From country estates and stately homes to community centres

Community centres, which celebrated their fortieth anniversary two years ago, represent the city’s most extensive network of public cultural spaces. They offer a...

The City of Solidarity

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,...

Illustration ©Patrícia Cornellana
The metamorphosis of workNew work cultures: Between entrepreneurship and precariousness

The 21st century has brought about changes in the way employment is approached and understood. Today’s...

Illustration ©Patricia Cornellana
The metamorphosis of workRemote work: More questions than answers

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in teleworking rates across the...

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