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UF Travel Reporting 2022
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Yunxiao Chen
May 24, 20225 min read
Broken Color, Pieced Glamour: Mosaics as A Classic Architectural Element
Yunxiao Chen A “Fragmented” Memory When I saw the wondrously colored windows glistening inside the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, I recalled...
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ashleyhearn6
May 17, 20224 min read
Must-See Mediums and Masterpieces: Visiting the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
By Ashley Hearn Barcelona boasts over 80 museums, each vying for attention and appreciation. It can be overwhelming to narrow down which...
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bailey daigle
May 11, 20224 min read
Go-To Gothic Quarter Galleries
It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of the well, known, celebrated museums and galleries in Barcelona, but do yourself the favoring...
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jessicaseldner5592
May 11, 20224 min read
Small Town Street Art Fends Off Gentrification
The buzz of cyclists and smart cars echoes up the faces of tall stone buildings as traffic scales the paved hill hugging the neighborhood...
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Mariana Larsen
May 11, 20225 min read
The Artistic Beauty of El Catedral Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
Overview When you’re visiting the city of Palma, Mallorca, which is located off the east coast of Spain in the Mediterranean, you might...
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Bridget Perdomo
May 11, 20224 min read
Discovering the Mystery of the Madonna
Each candle that is lit has been offered as a prayer to the Virgin Mary
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Raquel Lacusky
May 11, 20225 min read
Mallorca's Hidden Gem
The hustle and bustle of the busy streets of Mallorca's capital, Palma, instantly go quiet when you enter the doors to El Museu Fundación...
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Jiselle Lee
May 11, 20224 min read
Iconic tiles and mosaics in Spain
Stepping out from any Metro train station in Barcelona, you are quickly overcome with the sights and sounds of a city that is rich in...
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charlenemedders2
May 11, 20224 min read
How Art Mirrors Life at The Museum of Montserrat
By Charlene Medders Perched on a mountain, surrounded by colossal rocks and a monastery lies the Museu de Montserrat, or Museum of...
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musictennisjz
May 11, 20224 min read
The Picturesque Paintings of Pablo Picasso
Think of an artist, a painter, a sculpturist, it doesn't matter which medium we’re talking about here, just think art. What are some...
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jakebower
May 11, 20224 min read
Chasing Catalan Culture
Jake Bower- Travel Reporting Visitors are awestruck before even stepping foot inside the Museum of Catalonia. Its miraculous views make...
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jacqmeinj
May 11, 20223 min read
Catalonia's Creativity
Henry Jacqmein Barcelona is unique in the vast European architectural and artistic spectrum. Though there are a wide variety of art...
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Cassandra DesVergers
May 11, 20224 min read
At a Glance: The National Art Museum of Catalunya
by Cassandra DesVergers Perched on the bottom of the Montjuïc mountain near Plaça d’Espanya sits a large arabesque palace. Known as the...
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jolmeda2
May 11, 20224 min read
Gender Portrayal in Spanish Modern Art
An examination of how gender is portrayed differently in Spanish modern art.
By Juliana Olmeda
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webbmistie
May 11, 20224 min read
Museu National D'Art de Catalunya Diving Deeper Into Body Art
The Museu National D'Art de Catalunya was established in 1990 to inspire people to lean into the awareness and knowledge of the culture...
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haberjordan
May 11, 20225 min read
Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA) – A Fresh Take on European Culture
What do the Dallas Cowboys, Skateboarding, and Zoom all have in common? They are the centerpieces of European art on display in the...
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isabella.falero
May 11, 20224 min read
Esteve Lucerón’s La Perona Exhibit: A Look at Barcelona’s Last Shantytown Through a Canon F-1 Lens
By Isabella Falero Barcelona, the City of Prodigies, is today an architectural masterpiece, a cultural hotspot, and an eclectic...
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julianaferrie
May 11, 20226 min read
Visiting Valencia’s fantastic frescoes
by Juliana Ferrie Down a narrow cobblestone street, an alleyway leads to a quaint, almost hidden entrance. Through its doors, the...
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sienaduncan8
May 11, 20225 min read
Barcelona: The City of Picasso
Even though the room is crowded with people, dressed in everything from sweatpants to suits, it is quiet. A hush of reverence holds the...
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