On 31 May, 1 and 2 June 2013, Cor Eixample-Trade and Professional Association for the Right Side of the Eixample-and the Barcelona City Council-are organising the ninth Barcelona Modernista Fair.
As in other years, the fair will be located on carrer Girona-between av. Diagonal and carrer d´Aragó-with leisure and cultural activities for young people, adults and the little ones. Among other activities, visitors can enjoy kids´ games, shows, workshops, a period cars tour, an old train, conferences on Modernisme, a family-orientated bike tour, street entertainment and many other surprises. Other towns and organisations which also share a relationship with Modernisme will be attending, as well as a stand offering information and selling products related to Barcelona´s Ruta del Modernisme.
Furthermore, whoever comes dressed in an Art Nouveau period style will receive a gift photo of themselves and go into the draw for a trip, among other prizes.
For more information: www.rutadelmodernisme.com, The Centre del Modernisme tel. +34 933 177 652 or Cor Eixample tel. +34 934 871 243.
9th Barcelona Modernista Fair
Barcelona, 03.04.2013 | Published by Cor Eixample-Trade and Professional Association for the Right Side of the Eixample-and the Barcelona City Council
Provisional programme of the coupDefouet International Congress is now online
Barcelona, 02.04.2013 | Published by Barcelona City Council
You can now view all the papers presented to the coupDefouet International Congress, comprising its provisional programme in 6 theme strands. These lists will be periodically updated as each paper becomes confirmed, and their corresponding downloadable abstracts posted online.
The coupDefouet International Congress, the first 4-day scientific congress fully devoted to Art Nouveau to be held in modern times, will be held in Barcelona on 26-29 June 2013.
This event has raised great expectations in academic and heritage management circles worldwide: at the beginning of April, more than 60% of the available seats had already been taken by eager attendees!
If you are thinking of attending, we strongly advise you to act now! You can register online here, or email congress@artnouveau.eu.
Meanwhile, please enjoy our video presentation of the congress!
Let's Celebrate: 2013 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the CRM Society in Glasgow
Glasgow, 20.03.2013 | Published by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
This year the CRM Society achieves a remarkable landmark in celebrating 40 years of protecting Charles Rennie Mackintosh´s unique architectural heritage.
On this occasion, the Society has planned a number of special events throughout the year.
All the actions will take place at the Mackintosh Church except where indicated. The provisional programme is listed below.
For more information on new events and talks to be added to the programme as well as the booking form: www.mackintoshchurch.com
Tickets available from The Mackintosh Church
Tel: 0141 946 6600
Email: info@crmsociety.com.
March
Currently there is a Mackintosh Design Competition for students and staff of GSA Silversmithing + Jewellery to produce a contemporary motif as part of our 40th anniversary. The competition will be judged in February with a planned exhibition in March.
Bill Blackwood Art Exhibition
April/May
Ruth Castle Art Exhibition
June
AGM Weekend 7-9 June 2013
Monday 10 June - Mackintosh Birthday Event at The Mackintosh Church (Italian Dinner)
July/August
Frances Law Art Exhibition - Architecture of Nature
Frances Law is a Scottish artist who studied at the GSA. Frances invites us to question our own relationship with the natural world and the emotional energy that lies therein.
September
CRM Society 40th Anniversary Exhibition from September to November.
Glasgow Doors Open
October
4 October - CRM Society Special 40th Anniversary Event
Mackintosh Symposium Follow-Up
Yarn Cake Knitting and Craft Event
Creative Mackintosh Festival - Year 2
15 October - Douglas Lecture
November
28 November - Taking Tea with Mackintosh
December
5 December - Special Shopping Event
December will also include concerts by Les Sirenes and the Mackintosh Choir.
Barcelona to Host the First Art Nouveau International Congress
Barcelona, 08.03.2013 | Published by Barcelona City Council
The first international congress fully devoted to the Art Nouveau style will be held in Barcelona from 26 to 29 June 2013. This congress, an activity of the Art Nouveau European Route association, is organised by the Barcelona City Council on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Art Nouveau magazine coupDefouet.
This scientific encounter will draw together professionals in art history, architecture, the applied and decorative arts, and heritage management, as well as art lovers in general, to explore future trends and challenges in Art Nouveau heritage in a context of transnational exchange.
The Scientific Committee is coordinated by the University of Barcelona Art department in the supervision of the content to be presented at the Congress within the established theme strands.
The sessions of the coupDefouet International Congress will take place at the University and also at Antoni Gaudí´s famous Casa Milà-La Pedrera building. Exclusive cultural activities and heritage visits will also be offered to attendees.
Special discount on registration before 16 March 2013!
The Sagrada Família, as you´ve never seen it
Barcelona, 04.03.2013 | Published by Albert Castaño y Luis Caldevilla
A spectacular video of the Sagrada Família has just been published on the Internet, showing previously unseen images of this basilica designed by AntoniGaudí. The video was recorded with the aid of a new model of microcopter - a tiny, unmanned helicopter with eight rotor blades - to which a camera was fitted to film the church from unprecedented viewpoints. Using a system of three axes to control movement, the camera can also record images using the time-lapse technique, showing in mere seconds how light in the temple changes throughout the day.
The images in this video were taken in April 2012 by Albert Castaño and Luis Caldevilla.