ghosts in armou´r
10 artists from Wales and the Basque Country are going to be at this exhibition which reflects on the decline of the industrial model. Many artists have worked together to examine the transition from industrial decline. There will be many forms of expression at the exhibition: photography, interactive installations, illustrations, sculptures, fashion and videos. Bilbao Arte Fundazioa, from the 11th June to 3rd July.
land art
The Balde has given many of its pages to the concept of combining art and nature. As well as being spectacular, the link that this type of art creates with nature and the idea of nature seems interesting and modern to us. We'll be able to see the work of artists who move in this area at an exhibition at Koldo Mitxelena. But no, it won't wash if you tell the police that your marihuana plantation is land art.
el estafador
El Estafador's website proves that the world of comics can be adapted to new technology in an appropriate, natural way. Each number is about a particular subject and the authors draw their comics and strips about it. As we're subscribers (it's free), we're looking forward to the next number of El Estafador.
makala tour
Our most important DJ has announced that he's going to be on tour over the next few months. And it's not going to be easy to follow his steps as he's going to be travelling hundreds of kilometres before the summer. It's just as well. Once the weather gets better and the sea water warms up, he'll be swapping his turntables for a surfboard. Makala's tour's going to be a good one.
breakonstage
On April 24th we're going to do all we can to be at La Casilla in Bilbao. One of Europe's most important breakdance competitions and exhibitions is going to be held there and, like every year, those of us who turn up will be able to enjoy lots of activities connected with street art.
bill kirchen
How many guitarists can say they've played with Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Tom Russell and, above all, Nick Lowe? Only one, the "King of the Telecaster", Bill Kirchen. Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods is his most recent record. April 30th, Andoain Bastero culture centre.
pythagoras' chocolate
The chocolate maker Enric Rovira, helped by the mathematician Enrique Zuazua, has created Pythagoras' chocolate in Santos Bregaña’s Laia studio. What's special about this chocolate? A block made of pieces of the same weight but different shapes.
orain
Debolex productions has brought out a fine series of short documentaries during the last few months. They're brought together many people and projects from our surroundings in these short pieces: Orain. Thanks to the rhythm of the reporting and narration, you're glued to the screen.
pneumatic-art
The Korean artist Ji Yong Ho uses car and motorbike wheels to make spectacular sculptures. According to the artist, “This material helps me to capture the animals' spirit, because their muscles and skin are highly elastic¨. We quite agree, Mr. Ho!