THEME

The development of Barcelona since the 1992 Olympics has seen a concerted push toward the creation of a postmodern city. Sadly, while individual buildings display some architectural character, the overall effect comes across as an attempt to create a generic city. However this is not the true essence of Barcelona. Barcelona cannot be represented by a single shot of a downtown skyline, but needs to be discovered by experiencing the varied facets of the city on a more personal basis. The following series of pictures is an exploration of the city itself at a local level.