Riu d’art September 2022

We get ready to welcome artists to Riba-roja d’Ebre to create new works for the Riu d’art Open Air Gallery. This edition will include large scale murals and projected video works, as well as an exhibition of local artists and a free art workshop!

Firstly, Nadia Petković will be working in Carrer Triangle. Nadia is a Berlin-based Canadian artist, working primarily in the mediums of pen illustration, acrylic painting, and digital drawing. Her work expresses a return to nature, often referencing alternate realities, like dreams or utopias. She looks for ways to connect elements of nature with the human condition; amplifying natural scenery and composing surreal imagined worlds. She sees art as a method to navigate the tensions between what we see as divided or separated: nature and us, mind and body, interior and exterior, the individual and the collective.

Secondly, Hoodoolab, an artistic duo based in Barcelona. Kathleen Day, photographer (Edmonton, Canada) and Francisco López Riopedre, graphic designer (Burela, Spain). In 2016 they created the platform HOODOOLAB. This project was born from the need to investigate and generate new languages in the field of visual arts. Analogue photography being the starting point of the creative process and experimentation. Sensitivity for different cultures, and an interest in history are common themes in their work. In addition to photography they work with various other media including painting, carpentry, and pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs).

Digital artworks to be announced. All details and project line up coming soon!

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Tomasz G

2023-04-04

The Murals of Riba Roja: a visual feast We have visited Riba-Roja and have done a tour of the murals several times by now. I always enjoy walking around the village and admiring the mural paintings that adorn many of its walls. The paintings are from different artists and styles,inspired by and reflecting the history, culture and nature of the area. The murals make the village look lovely, lively and colorful, and I highly recommend visiting Riba and discovering these amazing works of art for yourself!

Anton Behrendt

2020-07-12

Riba Rocks ! Fantastic open air muralscapes,emblazon numerous buildings around this idilic Catalan village nesstled high in an oxbow of the river Ebro. This art gallery is expanded every summer as artists from around the world are invited to augment the collection. The riba-rocks possie run guided multlinual tours too.the old bakery's tree of life and the ominous giant spider on the main street my personal favorites. Very easy place to get to by train so even worth a day trip

Donna Saville

2020-03-10

Riu d'art tour We really enjoyed the Riu d'art tour. So often, as a tourist, you visit a city or town but never really see as much of it as you would like. You may visit the supermarket or café but leave before you have seen all it has to offer. The tour offered us just that. We had the opportunity to really get to know the area and the art tour made this fun for all of us. The children enjoyed spotting the art pieces and the information provided was just right to bring them to life. The lovely weather and character filled streets made for a really delightful afternoon.

CreativeGrishArt

2020-03-07

An art gallery in the streets of a beautiful rural Catalan village From the moment I stepped off the train I saw the first piece of artwork, a large scale painted mural on the gable end of a crisp white house against the bright blue sky. What a welcome! The village of Riba-roja d'Ebre is beautiful and these pieces of contemporary artwork add moments of such creativity to the place. There's something for everyone, from illustrations, murals, sculptures and installations. There were these handy little boxes around the village which contained the maps, so we found it easy to get around and see all the artworks. The best thing of all, there were plenty of bars along the way to have regular cold beer breaks! A great idea, the art really compliments the historic architecture and the people are really friendly.