Illustration © Eugènia Anglès
Weathering the blow of climate changeDebates to address in Barcelona’s water transition

The dwindling water reserves is pushing us towards a necessary water transition that must be approached from...

© CCCB, Carlos Cazurro, 2019
Free time, inequalities and caregiving: What happens after work?

Recently, perspectives on post-work have gained attention, whether due to the anxiety of losing jobs or the optimism surrounding reduced working hours enabled by artificial...

This mural by Elisa Capdevila pays tribute to the Talia theatre on Paral·lel. © Street Art Barcelona / Fernando Alcalá Losa
Urban art as a reflection of Barcelona’s (eternal) transition

Urban art is disruptive, provocative and transforms public spaces, sparking heated debates about its legitimacy. Is it vandalism or artistic expression? In...

Last January, Sarah Whiting took part in a session at the CCCB reflecting on how architecture can be a socially engaged practice capable of shaping public life today. © Josep Tomàs
Sarah Whiting. An influential voice in architectural theory and practice

Sarah Whiting is a leading figure in contemporary architecture. Her career brings together professional practice, teaching and criticism, with an interdisciplinary approach and a...

Illustration © Eugènia Anglès
Weathering the blow of climate changeTransforming and mitigating

Climate change is accelerating. Each year, temperature records are broken, and we are forced to devote ever greater resources to recovering from the shocks of extreme weather...

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Social media: Allies of the public or threats to democracy?

Our perception of social media has been turned on its head. These platforms first gained media attention for their crucial role in organising social movements like the Arab...

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