Alfons Flores exhibits his iconic opera sets at the Tecla Sala
"The theater is an ephemeral art, but in this exhibition we have been able to recover or recreate some of the emblematic sets of...
The (lost?) battle of contemporary realists
When Julio Vaquero (Barcelona, ??1958) entered the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Barcelona as a student in the mid-seventies of the...
Houton, the town in Taiwan that has more cats than inhabitants
Sometimes, we are not aware of the attractiveness or charm of something that surrounds us until someone stops, photographs it and those images become...
The beetle that Kafka took pains to hide
“Ottomar Starke is going to do the drawing for the cover of The Transformation. It has occurred to me that he might want to...
“Happiness is a decision made by each one of us” (but external help doesn't...
Víctor Amela has thousands of interviews behind him. He will have forgotten a few, but he still remembers the one he made to a...
Buttocks, breasts and jaws: more and more men in Spain resort to plastic surgery
More and more men are opting for cosmetic surgery, although they are still a minority, accounting for only 15% of all procedures. They visit...
The rooftop of La Pedrera will be filled with concerts by young jazz talents
The last five years have served to consolidate Barcelona as a first-division academic place in modern music. Up to three higher schools, the Conservatori...
The pyramids of Egypt were built next to a branch of the Nile that...
The Pyramids of Giza and 27 others located around them were built on the banks of a branch of the Nile that is now...
Francesc Miralles: “The only way to develop courage is to challenge your instinct and...
On the island of Luzon, Philippines, during the battle to liberate Manila from Japanese rule, a story of bravery emerges with the presence of...
Irene Arcos: “They kicked me out of the subway because my dog ??Lolo was...
Although he was going to stay behind the cameras - he had studied Audiovisual Communication - he soon discovered that being in front was...
Buttocks, breasts and jaws: more and more men are turning to plastic surgery
More and more men are joining cosmetic surgery, although they are still a minority, only 15% of all interventions. They go to beauty centers...
Three signs to recognize 'love bombing' when you're getting to know someone
For some time now, concepts have proliferated with which to refer to different behaviors in the world of romantic relationships. The “almost somethings”, the...
Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres, a plan to brighten the moments that life gives us
Each person is unique and, therefore, must discover the art of living in their own way. Also if we talk about celebrating. Because each...
Newsletter 'Eat' | Cuban foodies
This text belongs to the 'Comer' newsletter, which Cristina Jolonch sends to La Vanguardia subscribers every Friday. If you want to receive it, sign...
The trick so that the French omelet is perfect and does not break
The French omelet is one of the most popular egg preparations. Not in vain, it is a simple, economical, quick and very useful recipe...
Veuve Clicquot Rosé, the perfect rosé champagne to give as a gift
In the world of champagne, few brands have the history and prestige of Veuve Clicquot, and its Rosé is a sublime expression of tradition...
White flag: Belén Esteban receives the Milanesas de la Paz from the restaurant-museum that...
“Don't pay tribute to me, I have my image rights.” This is how resounding Belén Esteban appeared just a couple of days ago, alluding...
What to do at Night dels Museus 2024 in Barcelona and the metropolitan area?
The Catalan museums dress up this coming May 18. As every year, the Night of the Museums is celebrated, now in its 16th edition,...
New life in the Museum of World Cultures
Now it is difficult to imagine, even to provoke embarrassment and indignation, but at the end of the 19th century and into the 20th...
Ailey II returns, the younger version of Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey (1931 - 1989) was not content with founding his own company at the height of the civil rights movement in the United...
Music, gastronomy and art come together in the new Santvi Fest del Maresme festival
A new festival that generates experiences for all audiences spreads new summer aromas throughout the Maresme, in harmony with the nature of the privileged...
Michael Jackson's legacy comes to the stage of the Poliorama theater
At the age of five, when Ximo Fillol began imitating Michael Jackson, little did he imagine that this hobby would end up becoming his...
AI wants to fight art fakes
Artificial intelligence can help combat forgery in art. This is demonstrated by Art Recognition, a company specialized in this technology that has found more...
Coppola disappoints in Cannes with his excessive 'Megalopolis': “The important thing is not the...
Megalopolis, the most anticipated film of the Cannes Festival and which marks the return of Francis Ford Coppola after a 13-year hiatus, has shipwrecked...
Baby gorilla plays with human mom after mother killed in poaching
A baby gorilla named Mvougou has found a new home and a human foster mother following the death of his biological mother at the...
This famous Naples pizzeria is closed for being an alleged cover for the mafia
The Dal Presidente pizzeria in the city of Naples (south), famous because it was opened by the chef who prepared a pizza for former...
An unprecedented summit seeks to end the deadly risk of cooking in Africa
Cooking is a routine task that, for most people, does not involve great risks. However, in Africa, this activity is the second cause of...
The RAE holds a great meeting against dark language in justice, administration and science
Unintelligible judicial sentences, which seem copied from the Middle Ages. Incomprehensible scientific and medical explanations. Decrees and regulations that those who must comply with...
iGuzzini's 'Libera' lighting system wins Red Dot 2024: Best of the Best
The Red Dot Design Award, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world, already has a verdict for its Best of the...
The OBC aims to record with immersive sound
The OBC may not record a sold out every weekend with its concerts in Barcelona, ??but L'Auditori has set out to be present all...
A fishmonger's trick so that the grilled cuttlefish is not tough
Cuttlefish is a fish with high nutritional value and has many beneficial properties for health. It is a cephalopod mollusk also called cuttlefish or...
Joan-Pere Viladecans: "The cartel is a scream"
From Picasso to Duchamp, through Magritte, Braque, Dalí, Miró, Malévich or Chagall, the great artists of the 20th century have left their mark on...
The secrets hidden by the Eiffel Tower
Paris wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower, the imposing structure that Gustave Eiffel built in just two years, two months, and five days...
Sardinia: a perfect destination for traveling with dogs (and children), everything you need to...
I am Mercè Jiménez, founder of Canine Tourism, and I want to tell you about my two-week adventure through Sardinia. “Was it an adventure...
LAUS Garnacha, the aromas of Somontano in a bottle
In the bowels of the Aragonese wine region of Somontano, located at the foot of the Pyrenees in Spain, lies LAUS, a name that...
The surprising “Basque paella” by Dabiz Muñoz: “A work of art”
Dabiz Muñoz has been proclaimed Best Chef in the World by The Best Chef Awards three consecutive years. Therefore, he lives up to this...
Truffles, bonbons and chocolates: these are the specialties of the rebellious Poor Clares of...
A dozen nuns have challenged the Catholic Church over the sale of a convent. The Poor Clares of Belorado, a small town in Burgos...
The art of gastronomy takes center stage on Museum Night
“Cooking is the oldest art in the world, but also the newest,” said the great French chef and restaurateur, Auguste Escoffier. That is why...
Breakfast cereals under study: only 5 out of 94 obtain a good rating from...
The food industry has made us believe that cereals are the best breakfast for children, due to the fiber content found in corn, wheat,...
The Roman Empire explained in 250 objects and 11 words
Rome in 250 objects, 11 words and 11 characters. Senators, slaves, gladiators, legionaries, children. An entire empire and its legacy summarized in a thousand...