You know how fantasy worlds are almost always based on (mostly Central and Northern) European Medieval aesthetic and folklore?
For a while I’ve been thinking that if we had a fantasy world made here, it would be interesting to have it be inspired by Modernisme (the Catalan artistic movement from the late 19th century - early 20th century). I mean, look at this and tell me it doesn’t have potential:
Interior of the Sagrada Família basilica, Barcelona. The stained glass in different sides of the temple are different colours, so the light changes colour depending on the hour of the day. (Photo sources xx)
Benches in Parc Güell (Barcelona), made with the “trencadís”, the typical mosaic used in many of Antoni Gaudí’s works (he’s one of the most famous Modernist architects, and one of the most famous Catalan architects of all times too). x
Independentist associations from Euskal Herria and Catalunya - Gure Esku DagoandAssemblea Nacional Catalana among others - have announced they have started an incredible projectto draw attention to their cry for freedom: they will connect Euskal Herria and Catalunya by lighting up more than 300 Pyrenean summits at the same time. Let’s remember that the Pyrenees are 430km long and connect the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
They’re currently asking for hikers and volunteers to help in this huge project, so if you’re interested you can visit their websites for more info. The event will take place on July 2nd.
Of course some people are already getting nervous, like the President of Aragón - and @minglana ‘s favorite person - Javier Lambán, that has said he “won’t consent any organic or inorganic rubbish in the Pyrenees, as I won’t consent that some ideological or political stravaganzza damages them”.
