Hosting everything from yoga classes, pop-up boutiques and brunches to the (permanent) uberpopular SKYE coffee truck, this white-walled, concrete-floored warehouse-like space embodies all that's wonderful about El Poblenou's post-industrial resurgence. The arts take centre stage, with dynamic events and exhibitions typically focusing on fashion, design, photography, architecture, food and film.
Espacio 88
Barcelona
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