Ten Barcelonas in Ten Passages: Exploring the Hidden Alleys of the Catalan Capital

Barcelona is a city of passages, a typology common in global urbanism yet often misunderstood. Spanish cultural tradition has long assumed that any narrow street or passage draws inspiration from Paris, following Walter Benjamin’s little-read The Arcades Project. In reality, each passage in Barcelona—over 400 in total—has its own history and character. Exploring ten districts... » read more

how the disorder of our work table portrays us
how the disorder of our work table portrays us

Introduction: Unveiling the Similarities The image of a veteran writer’s cluttered study, as often depicted in literary lore through figures like Gay Talese, Marguerite Duras, or Javier Marías, shares more with the vibrant setup of an online streamer, adorned with colorful LED lights, than one might initially assume. At first glance, both spaces serve the... » read more