Enjoying JOYA
An array of delicate visual stories, JOYA Barcelona is an annual event, now ongoing in several places of the city. I visited one of the exhibitions, and here are the designs I simply fell in love with.
Author: Ioana
Hi, I am Ioana, and I like to travel. Over the years, I have called ‘home’ several cities across Europe including Lisbon, Bilbao, Amsterdam and Milan, until I fell in love in Barcelona, where I am based for the third time now. I have a twelve-years background in architecture, and I like to capture nice stories, patterns and colours around me. And to live by the sea.
Black and White Perspectives by Joan Alsina. On Matter
This series of black and white photos are pure poetry. On Matter, an exhibition of the works of Joan Alsina, and Pep Codó, at Espacio BCN.
Tossa de Mar
A fully preserved medieval jewel surrounded by sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, Tossa de Mar is one of the most beloved destinations in Costa Brava.
A Virtual Immersion into a Special Place. Casa Batlló
Diving into the sea or climbing the dragon’s tail? Here’s an insight into the wonderful universe of Antoni Gaudí.
Mediterranean Charm. Sant Pol de Mar
Sant Pol de Mar is at about 40 minutes by train from Barcelona, on the coast of Maresme. The place has a bit of everything: narrow winding streets, medieval churches, Modernist mansions, places with good food, pine-covered hills and, above all, ten beaches to its name.
La Picantería de l’Escribà. An Array of Foodcultures
The culinary cultures of Peru, Japan, Brazil and Mexico meet in one single place, in the heart of Poblenou.
A Route of Jean Nouvel’s Barcelona
A tower, a park, and a restaurant – they all have in common the name of the architect, French-born Jean Nouvel. For contemporary architecture lovers, these are some destinations not to be missed.
Flors de Gràcia
Let’s take a stroll in Vila de Gràcia and stop by some of the most original Modernist designs in the area.
Infusion of Bright Colours. Can Framis
“Why do two colours, put one next to the other, sign? Can one really explain this?”
My Barrio. Carrer de València
I am fortunate to live close enough to some of the architectural wonders of the city. These ones are actually on my street, just a few blocks away, so here is a glimpse into my post-confinement daily walks.
Impression, Immersive Gardens
It’s blossom season, and the wild roses, the yellow jasmines, and the Spanish brooms turned all parks into wonderlands, making me feel like walking into one of Claude Monet’s floral scapes.
Girl Escaping, The Caress of a Bird and Other Playful Creations by Joan Miró
This is a virtual escape into the playful world of art. If you haven’t been to the Joan Miró Foundation, or have been there and miss it, this is a tour of one of my most beloved places in Barcelona.
