On June 5, 2022 you can admire about 74 illustrations of Barcelona as an imaginary magazine in the exhibition “The Barcelonian” at L’Illa Diagonal in tribute to The New Yorker.
The exhibition seeks to pay homage to the legendary American weekly magazine The New Yorker. All through these 74 cover illustrations of what it would be like if the magazine were published in Barcelona.
In the covers the artists show their relationship with Barcelona through landscapes, architecture, corners, stores.
Also showing restaurants, recreational areas and anecdotes of the city that are really charming.
The exhibition is being held in the central square of L’Illa Diagonal on the floor facing the street.
Admission is free any day of the week. Even on Sundays during the mall’s opening hours.
If you love any of the covers, you can buy them on the spot or through the website.
How “The Barcelonian” was born
This sensational and colorful project was born during the confinement thanks to the impulse of Luisa Vera on Instagram @thebarceloninaillustrated.
Luisa is an illustrator who, although based in Barcelona, lived and worked for many years in New York.
In pandemic he posted his cover designs on this social network creating an imaginary magazine. It was very well received by his colleagues.
In fact, some of them have joined this exhibition.
Luisa Vera’s next goal is to publish a book with the illustrations published on Instagram. It will be in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council.
