Rebobinart and the Hospitalet City Council inaugurate a mural on historical memory

The City Council of L’Hospitalet, under the direction and production of the urban art producer Rebobinart, inaugurates a large-format mural located within the Les Planes Integral Plan in the Florida Blocks of L’Hospitalet. It is a dialogue with the history and the community of the Florida neighborhood.

The history of the Florida neighborhood

Florida, known for its urban transformation throughout the 20th century, witnessed numerous events that shaped the current identity of its inhabitants. From the first industrial developments to the social mobilizations in the 70s, each layer of its history adds depth and meaning to the mural.

The mural, located at number 11 of the Florida Blocks, becomes a daily reminder for neighbors and visitors about the importance of knowing and respecting local history. Through this work, the identity of the neighborhood is strengthened, promoting reflection on its historical legacy and its impact on current and future generations.

Mateu Targa and his artistic approach

Mateu Targa, an artist from Girona, fosters a dialogue between the past and the present, inviting reflection on collective identity and the importance of preserving our cultural legacy. He intends to show how memory is susceptible to gaps, distortions, and modifications in recollections.

Collaborators and contributors to the project

The creation of the mural was a collaborative effort that included local historians, other urban artists, and community members. These collaborations ensure that the work is representative and respectful of the neighborhood’s history and culture.

Thanks to Francisco Rodríguez, Josep M. Solias, and Carme Rimbau, members of the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat collective Imatges retrospectives d’una ciutat, this is a project driven by the neighbors of L’Hospitalet. They extracted images from the 60s and 70s that allow representing this collective, capturing the “historical memory” of the Florida Blocks. With the collaboration of the members, Francisco Rodríguez, author of the book 100 years La Florida, Josep M. Solias, director of the Museum of History of L’Hospitalet, and Carme Rimbau, director of the L’Hospitalet Studies Center, a series of photographs were presented.

Cultural impact of the mural on the community

The mural has been a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, offering a space for education and reflection. It serves as a meeting point where people can learn about their history while enjoying a meaningful work of art.

From Rebobinart we work on the urban art project Murmurs, born with the aim of revitalizing socially, culturally, and artistically the neighborhoods of Barcelona. Thus, it is conceived as a space for cultural creation and social dynamization that fosters dialogue between the arts, culture, and the local community. Through the creation of artistic convivialities, activities, and talks, we seek to articulate a cultural reference space to generate dialogue around current issues.

Murmurs means creating and uniting paths, highlighting the particularity of each community we work with and at the same time being part of a creative proposal united by the same process that values the local and the diversity of the territory.