ELISAVA: El mar, sempre el mar

El mar, sempre el mar seeks to capture the pulse, the characters and the profound diversity of the Poblenou coastline, as seen by seventeen photographers from twelve different countries.

The exhibition offers a look at the diversity of Barcelona's beaches through the eyes of seventeen photographers from twelve countries. The photographs and the installation capture everyday aspects such as leisure, sport and coexistence, while also addressing complex issues such as tourist pressure and social contrasts. The route allows visitors to observe the relationship between citizens and the Mediterranean setting through an approach that combines an outside gaze with local sensibility.

The project is conceived and produced by the students of the Màster en Fotografia i Disseny Elisava, under the direction of Pedro Vicente and with the tutoring of Natasha Christia, Ivan Hugo, Elena Olcina and Rein Steiger. The selection features the participation of the creators Kritin N. Adhia, Daniel Alzate, Isabella Bahamondes, Cesc Bordas, Anna Maria French, Yazan Hamarneh, Varun Konduru Subbaraju, Jakov Kastelanac, Roberta Knox, Shivani Manoj, Xeni Dimitra Michou, Madeline Mulkern, Dulce Pensado, Sofía Portilla, Yara Odeh, Rob Ritzenhein and Carly Yon. The show is presented at the Museu de Pintura Contemporània Can Framis, a space of the Fundació Vila Casas in Barcelona dedicated to exhibitions and cultural activities, and is aimed at audiences with an interest in contemporary photography and urban reality.