Back in the day, Poblenou was known as the “Catalonian Manchester” for being the centre of Catalan and Iberian industry. After the 1992 Olympics, the city decided to implement the 22@ district plan. The project basically meant to renew the area, which had been left pretty abandoned, in to a central business district. Nowadays, that old cluster of factories and working class residences has evolved in to the city’s tech and innovation district. Artists, creatives and young professionals from around the world have converted the former factories and warehouses into unique lofts, galleries, shops and co-working spaces.
Walking along Carrer Pujades you will come across what appears to be a small gallery on a corner. But they are a lot more than just that. This independent art and publishing platform is an amazing place to discover young creative talent. They hold periodical artistic and publishing events, and even organize food and drink tasting events in conjunction. But that’s not all; it’s also the headquarters to the Poblenou Urban District initiative and the place in charge of the creation of its famous map designed by local students.
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