Visual interviews: Clàudia Valsells
We are launching a new interview format. You won’t have to read questions or answers, just watch and discover what the artists show us about their daily life: they themselves portray from their breakfast, their latest acquisition, the space where they work or the favorite corner of their home. We hope you like and enjoy […]
The Plom Piggy Bank Show
Plom Gallery and the communication agency Soon in Tokyo present the Plom Piggy Bank, a piggy bank that will allow children to learn how to save and invest in Art. Our desire is to introduce children to collecting Contemporary Art in a simple way. […]
An exhibition to imagine
Today we inaugurate a new exhibition in Plom Gallery, entitled: “The boy whose neck hurt from looking at the sky”, a title a little long perhaps, but this exhibition is accompanied, or is actually a succession of images that come out of a story also written by the artist. They are paintings of small and […]
Visual interviews: Ed Carosia
Today we continue with that pleasurable format of visual interviews. In today’s, we would like to introduce you to Ed Carosia – who you may know as Mr. Ed- an Argentine artist who has been living in Barcelona for years, and in Plom since its opening. Mr. Ed has illustrated for press, advertising and books. […]
“Look to the future”, children as seen by Marta R. Gustems
This coming Saturday, which is the day of Sant Jordi, we have decided that in addition to “mount” our street table full of books for children to discover the art and artists, is the ideal day to inaugurate “Look to the future” an exhibition in which Marta R. Gustems proposes us to enter into the […]
Art Madrid awaits us!
This month that we have just started will be perhaps the most important of the year for Plom Gallery: we are preparing our first participation in an art fair, something that will place us and make us reach a more varied and wider audience, an audience that has to understand that those who are children […]
Ibie: interview and exhibition at PLOM
Ibie (Barcelona, 1979) uses his art superpower to paint graffiti inside our little heads. Suddenly, after seeing, digesting and dreaming his illustrations, we feel like imagining what the world would be like if we were allowed to change the color of sad songs, give funny nicknames to nightmares and make chewing gum out of kisses […]
We had a great time in 2016!
We start 2016 with a Collage party in the purest style. Hanna Höch at Casa Gracia. Then came the month of art fairs and we went to Madrid! We participated in Art Madrid with an exhibition by Sergio Mora who reminded us that we all have a child inside. Anuar Khalifi’s exhibition “The boy whose […]
Sergio Mora and Lusesita: interview with two of them
Today I went to Sergio Mora and Lusesita’s workshop . The spaceship (as they call it) is a large, bright space. It is just as you would imagine a workshop of two artists working in different disciplines. He is a painter, and she (whose name is Laura) is a ceramist. In the studio of Sergio […]
The artistic gift: how to give art as a gift to a child
In this article, we will explain what an artistic gift is and how many types of artistic gifts we can find in the market. There are many ways to introduce a child to the world of art. Giving an original work of art is the most direct option, but there are others, just as effective. […]
Gemma París : interview and exhibition at Plom
We have interviewed the Barcelona artist Gemma París because this Saturday we inaugurate an exhibition of her drawings called Protagonistes. We highly recommend you to read the interview. It is sincere and emotional. She talks about herself, her family, her childhood, her experience as a mother, her children, and also about her work process. With […]
Giving art as a gift to a child at Christmas: 10 reasons
Giving art to a child for Christmas is an investment in the future for many reasons. We have tried to put them in order and reason them. On the one hand, because we are very interested in the subject. And on the other hand, because thinking about it motivates us to continue working in a […]
Mirthe Blussé: interview and exhibition at PLOM
“PLOM Gallery is one of my favorite places in the world. Once I walk through that magnificent PLOM door, I want to stay there all afternoon…. And take all the artwork home with me!” Expo: “Summer”, by the artist Mirthe Blussé. From June 29 at PLOM Gallery (Sèneca, 31). Dutch born in Amsterdam and […]
Javi Corellano: interview and exhibition at PLOM
We interviewed the artist Javi Corellano on the occasion of his new exhibition, “Star Stuff”, specially designed for PLOM Gallery. The exhibition “Star Stuff”, by Javi Corellano (Core), will be open from today, Thursday September 28th, until next Thursday October 12th. On Saturday, October 7, Core will paint and decorate the door-window of PLOM Gallery. […]
Presentation of the book: The animals and their cool trades
The publishing house Expediciones Polares presents the book Los animales y sus oficios molones at PLOM Gallery, on Saturday, October 21, 2017. We are back for a premiere! And what a premiere! Nothing less than a book drawn by one of our favorite illustrators, Saioa Burutaran, Susi Quiu. It is titled Los animales y sus […]
Artist toys are a trend
Designer toys are artist toys. Toys designed by artists. They are almost always small-sized figurines, manufactured in limited series, with materials such as resin, vinyl and wood. It is a trend that emerged in the late 90s, in Hong Kong. It soon spread around the world, becoming a fashion, a style and a generational inspiration. […]
Why give art as a gift to a newborn
Journalist and writer Pedro Calleja reflects on the subject exclusively for us.
The Superpowers of Art.
Martina Manyà: interview squared
We interviewed Martina Manyà, on the occasion of her exhibition at PLOM Gallery, entitled Quadrat2, which opens this Saturday, April 14, at 17:30hrs. Children (and adults accompanying them) will be able to participate in the exhibition by selecting and combining the pieces on display as they wish. Don’t miss it! Martina Manyà is an artist […]
The importance of the Original Work of Art
In this exclusive text for PLOM Gallery, writer and journalist Pedro Calleja stresses how important it is for a child to discover for himself the value of an original work of art, such as Smurfette, by Cristina Borobia, on sale in our SHOP. I wasn’t aware of it then, but the first works of art […]
The Street Art of Zosen and Mina
Argentina’s Zosen Bandido and Japan’s Mina Hamada form one of the most sizzling and hyperactive couples in contemporary art and Street Art today. We really like what they do. Whenever we can, we have some of their stuff at PLOM Gallery. A few days ago, Zosen and Mina sent us photos of one of the […]
Susie Hammer: from Poland with Love
We interviewed Susie Hammer, illustrator and graphic artist born in Warsaw (Poland) and based in Madrid since a few years ago. Susie Hammer ‘s cheerful and colorful style captivates us and immerses us in a parallel dimension, Pop and Naïf inspired , where all things – living beings and everyday objects – have faces and […]
Coloring Book: “The Superpowers of Brianda Fitz-James Stuart’s Art”.
We present our first coloring book: “The Superpowers of Art by Brianda Fitz-James Stuart”. It is the ideal complement to the illustrated book “The Superpowers of Art”, published by Mosquito Books in collaboration with Plom Gallery. The coloring book “The Superpowers of Art by Brianda Fitz-James Stuart” includes unpublished illustrations by Brianda, which do not […]
Christmas gifts 2018: educational, original, creative
Plom invites you to discover some of the Christmas Gifts 2018 that you can find in our online shop and in our physical gallery. From today until next January 6, 2019, we will be publishing lists of products selected by themes, sensibilities, utilities and styles. Here goes the first list of wonders. The girls and […]
Unique gifts: 7 works of art just for you
Here is a list of 7 original works of art that you will find in our online shop or in our gallery-shop at 31 Sèneca street. Giving original art to someone is a gesture that denotes a special interest in the person to whom the gift is given. This interest is multiplied tenfold in the […]
Gift Vouchers: get your 50€ Golden Ticket with Choco Plom
We have introduced 5 Gift Vouchers valued at 50 € in 5 chocolates Choco Plom exclusively on sale in our online shop and in our gallery-shop at 31 Sèneca street. Good luck! The book by the English writer Roald Dahl, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” was first published in 1964. Since then, it has not […]
Art gifts that cost (almost) nothing
Here you have a list of art and original gifts at prices of laughs. Artistic objects, decorative items, toys and games that encourage creativity for less than 14 €. “Pocket Games & Coloring” is literally a 1 meter long, 11cm wide roll of printed paper filled with art activities and graphic games. Portable and multipurpose […]
Pablo Salvaje: untamed interview
We interviewed Pablo Salvaje, author of the illustrations of one of the most spectacular books of the year, Alma Animal, published by Mosquito Books . Born in Seville in 1988 and based in Barcelona since 2013, Pablo Salvaje has combined his studies in Performing Arts and Interpretation with the world of illustration and manual printing. […]
Gifts of Art to renovate rooms
We have selected for you 5 Art Gifts able to improve and enhance any space. They are perfect for renovating children’s rooms. Every child is a world. Every child is a world. Filling those worlds with love, ideas and beautiful things is a challenge we face every day. Thanks to Art, we can achieve it, […]
The Three Wise Men of Art are here
Do you want the Three Wise Men of Art to bring you something nice this Christmas? Here is a list of recommendations for you to include in your letter. From original pieces by Brianda Fitz-James Stuart to limited edition posters from Pintachán. “THE DANCE OF MATISSE” 200 € SHOP NOW This delightful reinterpretation of “The […]
Inspiring Gifts: Art to look, touch and smell
In this Christmas list of inspiring gifts you will find contemporary art pieces made with unusual materials and techniques: from paper sculpture to tapestry weaving, ceramic figures and collages of all kinds. “Whale” is, in the words of its creator, the Italian artist Vittoria Drago, a ‘paper sculpture’. Geometric shapes, balance of colors and three-dimensional […]
How to decorate children’s rooms with art (list 2)
We recommend 5 gifts to decorate with art in children’s rooms, big and small. Art has a very important aesthetic function and, in addition, it is an element of inspiration that always works. 30 € BUY “Pomme” is a giclee print with pigment inks on 210gr. is a giclee print with pigment inks on 210gr. […]
How to decorate children’s rooms with Art
We propose 5 perfect gifts to revitalize any child’s room. They are pieces that incite to action and answer the question how to decorate with Art. Little engines of creativity for boys and girls of any age. 100 € BUY “Horse is a four-color silkscreen print on 300gr. cotton paper. It is part of a […]
Inspirational gift: Pintachán Robots
Boys and girls like robots. Well, and adults too. Everybody likes robots. They appeal to us because they look like us, but better: they are usually smarter, stronger and more original. Pintachán robots look like something out of a sci-fi movie from the 50s or 60s. They are pure Retro-Pop to liven up the rooms […]
Romperayos is Ana Truan and vice versa: interview
In this exclusive interview for PLOM, Romperayos explains how she became an artist with Superpowers. This is how it is presented Romperayos,Ana Truan ‘s artistic name , on her website: “Welcome to my universe. 1: I love animals because they are authentic and honest; 2: I believe in the power of the Aurora Borealis; 3: […]
Art for dreamers and children with sensitivity
They are children who observe everything with great attention. They may not talk much, but with their eyes and gestures they are capable of communicating anything. Dreamers and with sensitivity. They are imaginative and imaginative. They like stories with a good dramatic development. They are captivated by a melody by Debussy or a passage from […]
Pintachan: an interview with licorice flavor
We start the week interviewing Pintachan, one of our favorite illustrators and graphic designers. We love his naïf, pop, colorful and ultra-referential style. PLOM: How do you spell your name? Pintachan, Pintachan or Pinta Chan? PINTACHAN: The truth is that at first I thought of calling myself Pintamás but as luck would have it, the […]
Vanessa Linares: the enchanted interview
We interviewed Vanessa Linares, illustrator and painter, graphic designer and superwoman. An artist with superpowers. Inimitable and inspiring. The work of Vanessa Linares is intimate, tender, innocent, but sometimes also disturbing. Her big-eyed “worms” are present in most of her paintings and watercolors. Of all sizes, of all colors. Sometimes, they seem human to us; […]
Alison Oliver: Barcelona-New York Connection
We interviewed Alison Oliver, New York-based illustrator, painter and graphic designer, founder of the studio Sugar and PLOM artist with Superpowers. Alison Oliver is the renowned illustrator of the Classic Lit collection from the publisher BabyLit. BabyLit, specializing in versions of literary classics for young children. From Don Quixote to Romeo and Juliet, through The […]
Goodbye Plom Gallery! Hello Art Superpowers!
No es una despedida, nos veremos pronto In October 2013 we inaugurated Plom Gallery. It was a day in which many friends and artists supported us and helped us to start this project but also, many unknown people attended and later became friends: Plom Gallery has grown thanks to all those people […]
Laura Niubó’s “Espressionismo Floreale”.
Today we are going to talk about the art and design collection“Espressionismo Floreale” by the Mallorcan artist Laura Niubó. But first we will discover, for those who don’t know her yet, who she is, so catch your breath because this girl has done it all. Ready, set, go! We said Mallorcan, yes, Laura […]
Family with Superpowers: At Pere and Valentina’s house.
It’s been a long time since we’ve visited any PLOM family, right? Well, let’s not talk anymore because here is a new family interview, this time Pere (3 years old) and Valentina (4 years old) open the doors of their home, with the permission of their daddies Cristina and David, of course! Valentina and Pere […]
PLOM Gallery meets BLANK SPACE
Art for Children, The Superpowers of Art, Barbara Aurell, Martha Zimmermann.
Olivia Mandle’s “Activist Art”.
It’s been two years since we introduced you to the first print of the series created by Olivia Mandlea former student of our art classes but above all known for her environmental activism work, and for her fight for animal rights, specifically requesting the BANNING OF DOLPHINS and CEtaceans in captivity and with it the […]
Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama (1929) was born in Matsumoto, a small rural town in Japan, which in those years was still a very traditional country. Yayoi grew up surrounded by fields. Her family, important landowners, was dedicated to the cultivation and wholesale of both seeds and flowers. Her mother always expected her daughter to become a wife […]
Paul Antón and Bea Aiguabella
Paul Anton (Pamplona 1987) and Bea Aiguabella (Zaragoza 1989) are a personal and professional couple. They are both architects and met in their third year of their degree while studying at the University of Navarra. After finishing their studies they both moved to London where they spent five years working for firms such as Perkins+Will, […]
“Sister” Corita Kent
Corita Kent, ( 1918-1986 ) was born Elizabeth Kent in Iowa but was always known as Sister Mary Corita Kent. Kent was born into a Catholic family who decided to move to California when she was 5 years old. She became a nun when she was 18, joining the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart College, […]
Miquel Barceló
Miquel Barceló is one of the most outstanding creators of the contemporary art scene. He is a painter, ceramist, sculptor and illustrator and his work is characterized by the use of matter, the use of impasto to create reliefs, experimentation with the organic, and his inspiration in nature, in the Mediterranean Sea and in the […]