Once upon a time I made a tour through Berlin with the focus on non-popular, but interesting and special places, that are more connected to the life and subcultures in Berlin. A big part of that included street art, which fascinates me until today. All the different ways of using creativity on walls and buildings and anything in the urban space also displays society and also struggles within it.

An amazing spot for a buzzing street art scene is (was at least) Belgrade, and I blogged about my experience in Budapest. Now I had the opportunity to range through Palma de Mallorca. Without having preparation, in just a short walk I spotted so many interesting pieces just in the old town.

Unfortunately I do not have much context about any but one of them. Still they tell a story so please enjoy the artworks I found.

But let me start with the one I have context about. Miguel Gila was a Spanish comedian and actor, amongst others well know for his role in May I Speak with the Enemy?. He was shaped by the Spanish Civil War and captivity in concentration camps and prisons.

In this piece as well as in some others you notice that the characters are wearing a mask. I do not know whether this is the original creation or whether they were added later on – especially the strokes on top. The symbolic in this piece is saddening, as he was an individual who had to say a lot. Context was provided by Daniel – thank you!

And without further ado, my other takes: