Pigs & Fish Market — my recommendation for the Sin Embargo Gallery

I attended the opening on a mild evening — about eighty people, a mix of neighbours, collectors and curious tourists. Clovis' exhibition called "Pigs and Fish Market" immediately stands out for its rough, direct paintings: painted market scenes, mostly in rich colours, accompanied by collages made from newspaper clippings, used packaging and wooden slats. Some works are rather small and intimate; others take up an entire wall and feel like a scene you could step into. One image stayed with me above all: an overloaded market bustle in which pigs and people stand side by side, both funny and a little melancholy. The atmosphere in the room was relaxed — wine, a few small canapés, conversations about technique and meaning. The gallerist, a calm guy named Miguel (he said he has been arranging exhibitions here for years), took time for visitors' questions. Practical: Admission is free, and the exhibition runs only a few weeks, so it's worth an early visit. If you seek quiet, go in the morning or late afternoon on a weekday; the best photos are taken in the warm side light around 5 pm. For families: there's a small sheet with child-friendly questions about the works. For collectors: some works are available immediately, others as limited prints. And yes, there is a small catalogue booklet — buy it if you want a souvenir.

I attended the opening on a mild evening — about eighty people, a mix of neighbours, collectors and curious tourists. Clovis' exhibition called "Pigs and Fish Market" immediately stands out for its rough, direct paintings: painted market scenes, mostly in rich colours, accompanied by collages made from newspaper clippings, used packaging and wooden slats. Some works are rather small and intimate; others take up an entire wall and feel like a scene you could step into. One image stayed with me above all: an overloaded market bustle in which pigs and people stand side by side, both funny and a little melancholy. The atmosphere in the room was relaxed — wine, a few small canapés, conversations about technique and meaning. The gallerist, a calm guy named Miguel (he said he has been arranging exhibitions here for years), took time for visitors' questions. Practical: Admission is free, and the exhibition runs only a few weeks, so it's worth an early visit. If you seek quiet, go in the morning or late afternoon on a weekday; the best photos are taken in the warm side light around 5 pm. For families: there's a small sheet with child-friendly questions about the works. For collectors: some works are available immediately, others as limited prints. And yes, there is a small catalogue booklet — buy it if you want a souvenir.

A good plan: arrive in the morning, first look at the works in peace and then have a drink in the neighbouring café. The gallery is within walking distance from Plaça Major (approx. 10–15 minutes). Bus lines 1 and 2 stop nearby. Free admission; small guided tours on Saturdays at 11:30 (reservation recommended).

At the vernissage there were short artist talks and simple snacks. During the run two workshops are planned: a collage workshop for children and a conversation with the curator on the first Saturday after the opening. Tickets are limited, so register early.