Drap-Art’26 Opening Week

From November 17 to 23, we invite you to discover the Drap-Art’26 exhibition openings at various venues across Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Five exhibitions celebrating the festival’s 30th anniversary and exploring, from different perspectives, the connections between art, sustainability, materials and memory.

Artists Selected Through the Open Call

Tuesday, November 17, at 6:30 pm
Centre d’Artesania de Catalunya
Carrer dels Banys Nous, 11

This year’s selected artworks present new ways of giving shape and meaning to reclaimed materials.

The opening will feature a performance by Ulises Pistolo Eliza.

Moss Skate Art

Wednesday, November 18, at 6 pm
El Petit Borsí
Carrer de la Ciutat, 3

Discarded skateboards are transformed into unique artworks, reimagined by artists from around the world.

Visual Interactions

Thursday, November 19, at 6 pm
Arxiu Històric de Barcelona, Casa de l’Ardiaca
Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 1

An encounter between art and architecture that offers new ways of interpreting the Casa de l’Ardiaca.

During the opening, Edgar Massegú will present a performance.

30 Years of Drap-Art. 1996–2026

Sunday, November 22, at 12 pm
Museu d’Història de Barcelona, Capella de Santa Àgata
Plaça del Rei, s/n

A look back at three decades of the festival’s history through artworks, documents and archival materials. The opening will include a performance by Marc Vilajuana.

After the opening, we will kick off the day’s celebrations with vermouth at Plaça del Rei, followed by concerts by Trastofonia and Llapispanc at 5 pm.

Mediterranean Sustainable Art

Monday, November 23, at 7:30 pm
Reial Cercle Artístic de Barcelona
Carrer dels Arcs, 5

A group exhibition highlighting the role of contemporary art in addressing the Mediterranean’s environmental challenges.

We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition openings and sharing the start of this very special edition with you. To confirm your attendance at openings featuring a performance, please email info@drap-art.org.

Explore the full festival programme and practical information.