BARCELONA ( PANOT )

The Panot tiles of Barcelona are an iconic element that is part of the city's modernist heritage. These tiles, with their characteristic geometric pattern, are a distinctive symbol of Barcelona's streets and squares. The history of the Panot tiles dates back to the early 20th century when architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch commissioned the Escofet factory to create a tile design to adorn the streets of Barcelona. It was in 1904 when the first Panot tile model was created, which became an essential element of Catalan modernism.

Modernism in Barcelona was an artistic and architectural movement that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Characterized by its ornamental and decorative style, modernism became a unique manifestation in Barcelona. Architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and Puig i Cadafalch left their mark on the city with their impressive buildings and innovative designs. Antoni Gaudí, one of the greatest exponents of Catalan modernism, was the architect responsible for designing the famous Park Güell. This park, located in the upper part of the city, is a masterpiece of architecture and design.

Gaudí used his characteristic style, with organic forms, vibrant colors, and extravagant details, to create a unique and enchanting space. Park Güell was commissioned by businessman Eusebi Güell and was built between 1900 and 1914. The park is filled with modernist elements, such as the Casa del Guarda, the famous staircase with the dragon, and the hypostyle hall with its inclined columns. Additionally, the park offers stunning views of the city and features beautiful gardens that invite visitors to stroll and enjoy nature.

In summary, the Panot tiles of Barcelona are a symbol of the city's modernism. Alongside prominent figures like Antoni Gaudí and the impressive Park Güell, they are part of Barcelona's rich architectural and artistic legacy, which continues to fascinate visitors from around the world.

THE ARTIST : GALA MIRISSA

Spanish female artist pioneer in NFT, Gala Mirissa is one of the greatest digital artists of the 21st century born in Barcelona. Recently chosen by Forbes.es one of the TOP 100 MOST CREATIVES IN BUSISNESS 2023.

Gala had already worked with the Steemit network since 2016, and his corresponding cryptocurrency.Before becoming a freelance crypto artist, she worked animating images by renowned photographers and painters, now focusing on generative art, artificial intelligence, JavaScript and 3D.She is the NFT artist for the upcoming Hollywood movie “FRESH KILLS”, directed by the famous actress Jennifer Esposito. Pioneering on NFT , her work has been exhibited and auctioned all over the world, including the NASDAQ BILLBOARD in NYC, MOCA, HIVE, NIFTIES NFT.NYC 2020, CAFA CHINA, NFT.NYC TIMES SQUARE 2022, Cryptoart Island VIP in Gibraltar (Wisekeys), Alcalá Subastas Madrid, Templum Fine Art Subastas (Barcelona), Fauve Fine Art (Paris), Duran Subastas Madrid, KHON FUTURE (Bangok UNESCO), Artemiza Foundation USA, UNESCO IAIAP (Italy), International Festival at Saba Gallery (Teheran/Iran), Graffity Queens (Descentraland), Cryptovoxels and Descentraland VR Gallery, as well as a screening at the Denver Clock Tower.Finalist in the Visual Artist Award Miami 2018 for Best Technical Innovation, her work was also Award-winning for inclusion in the International Filmmaker Biennale Women in Cinema (Berlin) and she was interviewed about the participation of women in Multimedia Art.Award-winning finalist in 2022, in a contest for posters of the prestigious Cava Codorníu brand .She was named by BeInCrypto on International Women’s Day 2021 as one of the three most influential hispanic women in the cryptocurrency industry who are using NFT (non-fungible token) technology and ranks amongst the top sales in the rank list of NFT by CryptoArt.io (https://cryptoart.io/artist/galamirissa ).Mapping projection on the Clock Tower on Denver, as a part of the Denver Threatre District´s Night Lights Denver Program from the ARTPROJECT Descentralizated Community, in February 2020.February 2022, Gala was interviewed by ELLE´s fashion magazine and created the first NFT ELLE cover with the top model **BARBARA PALVIN.**The profits went to an association against childhood cancer.In 8th March, Mirissa was interviewed in «Oliver Press English News» to tribute women artists in the Women´s Day.Among her interviews, the appearance on the Spanish television newscast talking about the NFT and the collaboration with the documentary LA CRIPTOTRIBU broadcast throughout Spain stand out.