

pneumàtic challenges physicality in urban barcelona

all images courtesy of octavi serra

ús barcelona was born out of the determination to revitalize urban spaces which have lost their social functions. the festival celebrated its second year with dozens of street art projects including ‘pneumàtic’, a collaborative series by octavi serra, iago buceta, and mateu targa.



a helmet-clad visitor explores one of the works

the works are made with cut salvaged tires, which were then hung in various situations and environments around the urban landscape of barcelona’s ‘tomato district’ — also known as the ‘manchester’ of catalonia. by going beyond the formal limits of the walls, onlookers are initiated into a playful dialogue between physical and imagined worlds.



circular shape



the tires seem to dissolve into the ground



expanding from the stairs



from above



‘pneumàtic’ plays with physical and imagined landscapes



the works are placed in various areas in barcelona’s urban landscape



circular ‘pneumàtic’ composition



detail



cutting tires



installation

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edited by: nick brink | designboom