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ENAMUR ART Returns to Les Franqueses del Vallès for Its Fourth Edition

ENAMUR ART Returns to Les Franqueses del Vallès for Its Fourth Edition

ENAMUR ART returned this January to Les Franqueses del Vallès with its 4th edition, continuing to build a locally rooted, artist-led platform for graffiti, music, and shared experience. Hosted in a municipality in Catalonia, Spain, located in the province of Barcelona and situated along Carrer de la Serra, the jam once again activated a long concrete wall as a public canvas, reaffirming the event’s commitment to graffiti as a lived, social practice – and naturally, some spectacle. What began as a modest initiative has grown into a recurring meeting point for writers, painters, neighbors, and friends from across the region.

CISE UNO. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)

This year, 24 artists painted nearly 100 meters of wall, working side by side in a session that emphasized exchange, spontaneity, and presence. The visual production unfolded alongside a program of live music by emerging local acts, grounding the event firmly in its community context. A free tote-bag customization workshop opened the door to younger participants and curious passersby, while the presentation of “Tornar a lluitar”—a song created by local youth with support from the Dula project—underscored ENAMUR ART’s ongoing interest in youth voices and collective expression.

CISE UNO. HITES HITEM. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)

Among the standout moments was the collaboration between Boogie and MarcNone, a pairing that carried both personal history and mutual respect. “This is more than a collaboration — it’s two friends doing what they love most: painting and living life,” MarcNone reflected. “The good vibes we share are reflected on the wall, and the result is for all of you.” The piece reads less as a formal duet and more as a conversation in paint, shaped by trust, rhythm, and time spent together.

“Thanks for the invitation and all the crazy cats out there for the good time and the nice talks,” says Boogie on Instagram. “Spanish writers are on a different level!”

HITES HITEM. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)

The event’s energy—part jam, part reunion—was carefully documented by photographer Lluis Olive and videographer Pol Casquett. As MarcNone and Boogie put it simply, “Graffiti connecting people.” With each edition, ENAMUR ART continues to prove that scale isn’t measured only in meters of wall, but in the strength of relationships built around them.

@enamur.art @marcnone

STAIN. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
JAPON. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
TROJAN. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
YAWE. URI KTHR. WEDO GOAS. MARC ONE. Enamur Art 2026. Les Granqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
YAWE. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
URI KTHR. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
WEDO GOAS. MARC ONE. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ESLIC. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
GEPSO. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
YUBIA. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
Mr. Manz, TCN CREW. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
YPSOINFARTO. BOOGIESMI. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ASEM NAVARRO. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
KIRE5. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
JOEH. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
MAGA. Enamur Art 2026. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © MAGA)

  

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Enamurart Graffiti Jam: Painting the Streets of Les Franqueses del Vallès, Spain

Enamurart Graffiti Jam: Painting the Streets of Les Franqueses del Vallès, Spain

The small town of Les Franqueses del Vallès, located just 4 kilometers north of Granollers in Catalonia, Spain, hosted the third edition of the Enamurart Graffiti Jam on January 11, 2025. Nestled in a suburban setting, this town may not be on your radar, but you can imagine a reputation as a hub for urban art growing – especially with events like this graffiti jam.

URI KTHR. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)

Unfolding at the intersection of Carrer de la Serra and Carrer Llevant, Enamuart brought together an impressive lineup of graffiti artists and writers, including MARIA DIE, ESLICER, DANTE, MARCONE, PAKO & MAGA, STAIN, JAPON, SHORE, OKAN, MUSA, HEN, and EDZUMBA. The names represent a mix of styles, perspectives, and techniques, making the jam not just an artistic gathering but a good showcase of the breadth of contemporary graffiti.

Les Franqueses del Vallès, while quieter and more residential than its larger neighbor Granollers, is finding its footing as a cultural hotspot. The nearby Roca Umbert Fàbrica de les Arts in Granollers is a converted textile factory that’s become a cultural center and creative hub thanks to high quality works from graffiti and street artists, contributing to the region’s sense of artistic momentum. Enamurart’s graffiti jam is another layer in this evolving landscape, helping shape the community’s identity.

Thanks again to the artists and the organizers for sharing this story with us. Special thanks go to Lluis Olive Bulbena, whose sharp eye and passion for street art and graffiti have captured the day’s best moments in the photos shared with you today.

URI KTHR. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
MARIA DIE & ESLICER. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
MARIA DIE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
ESLICER. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
DANTE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
DANTE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
DANTE. MARIA DIE & ESLICER. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
MARCNONE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
MARCNONE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
PAKO & MAGA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
PAKO & MAGA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
PAKO & MAGA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
STAIN. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
STAIN. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
JAPON. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
JAPON. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
SHORE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
SHORE. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
OKAN. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
OKAN. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
MUSA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
MUSA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
HEN. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
HEN. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
ED ZUMBA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
ED ZUMBA. Les Franqueses, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
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The River Congost With Aryz, Japon, Emak, Stain, and Zone.

The River Congost With Aryz, Japon, Emak, Stain, and Zone.

When you have a minute, it’s good to stretch your legs and walk through your neighborhood to see the hot spots for graffiti and street art periodically because the local artists often like to re-fresh the selection. In this neighborhood of Barcelona, you will often find new pieces by the neighborhood heroes along the Riu Congost, a small stream that winds its way from very dramatic natural gorgeousness north of the city. Here we have some new stuff courtesy of photographer Lluis Olive-Bulbena, who was on hand to document some fresh stuff from Aryz, Japon, Stain, Emak and Zone – which runs the gamut from graffiti, street art, to illustration and diagrammatic of the mind.

JAPON. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
STAIN. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ZONE. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
EMAK. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ARYZ. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ARYZ. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ZONE. STAIN. JAPON. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ARYZ. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ARYZ. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
EMAK. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
JAPON. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ARYZ. EMAK. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
ARYZ. EMAK. JAPON. Rio Congost. Barcelona, Spain. (photo © Lluis Olive-Bulbena)
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After the Rave: Barcelona Dispatch

After the Rave: Barcelona Dispatch

Similar to how photographers in the 1970s discovered graffiti on trains, photogs learn about new pieces on walls today through a circuitous route. Importantly, upon hearing of the latest additions, they realize that time is of the essence as the art has an expiration date and will soon disappear.

Aryz. Detail. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)

Lluis Olive Bulbena, a Spanish photographer and documentarian of graffiti and street art, recently learned of new pieces by well-known graffiti writers from Barcelona at an abandoned warehouse that’s infamous for a rave party that was organized there at the height of the Pandemic. Although the party attracted an estimated 1,500 partygoers and lasted for a few days, it was eventually shut down by the police.

Bulbena recognized that the opportunity to capture them on film was fleeting and he promptly headed to the site with his camera to photograph these newest pieces by the writers, which he now shares with you. In addition to the pieces from the warehouse, Bulbena documented and shared with us what he found at the Congal River near Barcelona. Enjoy!

Aryz. Detail. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Aryz. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Japon. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Pear. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Japon, Aryz, and Pear. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Japon, Aryz, and Pear. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Kufa, Japon, Aryz, and Pear. Abandoned warehouse near Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Aryz. Detail. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Aryz. Detail. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Aryz. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Riot 1394. Detail. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Riot 1394. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Stain. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Stain. Riot 1394. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
Japon. Congal River, Barcelona. (photo © Lluis Olive Bulbena)
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“Going Postal” Book Release and Sticker Show with Martha Cooper at Ad Hoc

Going Postal
by Martha Cooper

Book Release and Sticker Show

Going Postal
by Martha Cooper
Book Release and Sticker Show
Opening Reception: Friday, February 20th, 7-10pm
Sticker Show on view for 2 more days: Sat Feb 21st, Sun Feb 22nd (1-8pm each day)
Grafitti photography legend Martha Cooper has compiled a collection of photographs shot in numerous cities, including New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Tokyo, Berlin and Amsterdam, featuring postal-sticker art created by FAUST, STAIN, C.DAMAGE, GET2, COSBE and many more.

Going Postal documents how an old-school method has burgeoned into another rich facet of the world’s graffiti cultures.

Ad Hoc Gallery

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