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Pixar Exhibition – 25 Years of Animation

The Only Team Barcelonian, Only-Be, Things to do in Barcelona

Remember when you went to movie theater to watch Toy Story? The first completely computer-animated film that left us all stunned and in love with the films host of characters, so cute and virtual. That was back in 1995, and it was a revolutionary step for the animation world. It was certainly the first step for opening the door to a new way to create and understand cartoons. Today, 25 years after they started, Pixar Animation Studios, the production company responsible for true masterpieces such as Finding Nemo, The Incredibles or WALL-E, is celebrating its anniversary with an exhibition that is guaranteed to amaze both young and old. It reviews all of their films and short films that have captivated audiences and critics around the world. Pixar knows how to do things right and now they’ll teach us how. From the sketches and storyboards to the modeling approaches and digital installations, this exhibition shows the evolution of great ideas and the creative process that gives them shape. Where? In the Caixa Forum, Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 6-8 08038 Barcelona When? From February 6 to May 3. Open daily from 10am to 8 pm. How much? € 4. Caixa partners have a 50% discount. More information: ... read more

Carnival around the World

Laura Buil Rankings, Travel Tips

Carnival is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year around the world. And it’s not surprising, since for one night everyone can whoever he or she wants to be, protected by a mask or disguise. Also, on the night of Carnival anything goes, so you’re guaranteed to have a good time. This ancient celebration of pagan origins became popular in Europe during the Roman Empire and made the leap to the New World with the help of Spanish and Portuguese navigators in the fifteenth century. Today, Carnival is celebrated around the globe in a variety of ways, having adapted some of the local folk traditions from each place. Are you ready to experience carnival around the world? Cue the song Viva el Carnaval (Long Live Carnival)! The first stop on our Carnival world tour is, of course, Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian metropolis holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest carnival. Year after year, the city’s sambódromo, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, brings together nearly 70,000 people in exotic carnival parades to the rhythm of samba. If you want to experience carnival in Rio de Janeiro, we suggest that you discover it while staying in an apartment near Copacabana beach, one of the most famous beaches of the city. We reach our next stop on our tour of the carnivals around the World without leaving American soil, arriving in New Orleans. The Mardi Gras here (Fat Tuesday) is an institution in the carnival world and has also been the scene of several film productions with its multitudinous and colorful parades during which they like to... read more

080 Barcelona Fashion

Laura Buil Barcelonian, Things to do in Barcelona

Fashion will once again take Barcelona by storm from February 2 to 5 at the hands of the 15th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion. The city will become a walkway for the designs of 34 designers and internationally renowned brands such as Sita Murt, Custo Barcelona, Mango and Desigual. For the first time, the Maritime Museum-Drassanes (Pl. Portal de la Pau, 1) will serve as the stage for the newest trends for the 2015-2016 Fall-Winter season. For the 15th edition of the 080 Barcelona, 34 models from 22 firms and 12 prestigious brands over the course of four intense days where fashion is the focus. Also this year fashion names like Paul Erroz, Who or Rita Row debut in the old Gaudí catwalk. Companies like Scorpion, Naulover, Yerse, Celia Vela, Justicia Ruano or Krizia Robustella will be there too. We will, however, greatly miss designer Sita Murt, who recently passed away due to illness, at the 080 Barcelona Fashion this year. A posthumous tribute will likely take place. 080 Barcelona Fashion will kick off with the collection of debut designer Paul Erroz on February 2 at 4 pm, followed by Celia Vela, Brain&Beast, and Mango. The second day will start at 10:30 am on February 3 with works by CND by Condor, although the most anticipated collections will not arrive until 7 pm with Sita Murt works followed by Desigual. February 4 will feature the Catalan designer Custo Dalmau, who will present his 2015-2016 Fall-Winter collection starting at 9 pm. Finally, the 15th edition of the 080 Barcelona Fashion will bid farewell to the city on February 5 with... read more