We always say that Street Art reflects us back to ourselves and during a recent trip to the streets of Barcelona we found some great examples of regional traditions that build community and celebrate culture, even strengthen it. Of course we also found some great stencil art that we hope you’ll enjoy.
Ceaser Baetulo. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
The above stencil is a part of a larger wall where multiple artists have gone up over the years. It depicts a human tower or Castellers a tradition unique in Catalonia that dates back to the 18th century. In today’s Barcelona the Castellers perform in competitions, usually in the Town Hall Square during the traditional holidays of the particular town or city.
Unidentified artist. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
The stencil above is also on the same wall as the Castellers. This stencil depicts a Catalan tradition as well called the Correfoc. The Correfocs are a group of individuals dressed as devils playing with fire, mostly fireworks. As the Correfocs light their fireworks they get near the crowds, many spectators choose to participate by getting very close to the devils while others decide to watch the festivities from afar.
Akore. At La Escocesa in Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
AKORE does Run DMC at The Hangar in Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
BToy in Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Rice in Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
Rice in Barcelona, Spain. Also, anarchy. (photo © Jaime Rojo)
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