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The streets of Paral·lel welcomed a beautiful new mural by the talented Barcelona-based artist Elisa Capdevila that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia, a beloved cultural landmark in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood. This ambitious project, curated and produced by Street Art Barcelona, underscores the power of community collaboration and artistic expression.
A mural that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia. Image copyright Elisa Capdevila
A Community-Driven Project
The Talia mural embodies a collaborative spirit fostered by several neighbourhood organisations united under the platform Sant Antoni recuperem el Talia. This project aims to breathe new life into the walls of the abandoned place where the Teatro Talia once thrived, honouring its historical significance while enriching the community’s surroundings.
A mural that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia. Image copyright Elisa Capdevila
Spanning an impressive 785 square metres, the mural transforms two blank walls into a dramatic canvas that pays homage to the theater’s past. Measuring a remarkable 24 metres in height and 23 metres in length, the mural is prominently displayed on the side of the building located at number 102, Avinguda del Paral·lel.
A mural that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia. Image copyright Elisa Capdevila
Elisa Capdevila: The Artist Behind the Vision
Elisa Capdevila, born in 1994, is known for her exceptional ability to depict intimate, everyday moments through her art. Her detailed and realistic style delves into deeply human themes, and this mural focuses on a poignant moment: the “end of the performance.” The artwork portrays an actress gently removing her makeup after a show—a moment rich in symbolism that reflects on the closure of Teatro Talia.
A mural that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia. Image copyright Elisa Capdevila
The mural embraces a feminist perspective, emphaising the vital roles women have played both in the theatre and within the community’s efforts to reclaim this cherished space. This theme was developed through a participatory process involving local organisations and collaborative workshops that helped shape the mural’s narrative.
A mural that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia. Image copyright Elisa Capdevila
A Collaborative effort
The Talia Mural project is a testament to community spirit. It has garnered support from various entities, including Street Art Barcelona, Eixample District, Monto Pinturas, and Uping, a company specialising in lifting platforms. The project’s community partners include:
- Plataforma Sant Antoni recuperem el Talia
- Associació Pro Teatre Talia Olympia
- Teatre Arnau Itinerant
- Federació d’entitats de Calàbria 66
- Centre Cívic Cotxeres Borrell
- Feminism Committee of Sant Antoni neighborhood
- Fem Sant Antoni
- Taula Comunitaria Sant Antoni
- AVV Sant Antoni neighborhood association
- De Veí a Veí
- Escola Aldana
- The community of neighbours from Avinguda Paral·lel and C/Comte Borrell
A mural that celebrates the rich historical legacy of Teatro Talia. Image copyright Elisa Capdevila
This mural serves as a cultural and community gathering point, reflecting not only the past but also the renewal currently taking shape along Paral·lel—an essential area of Barcelona’s cultural landscape.
