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Mariscal en Dry Martini Exhibition Opens, Blending Art and Bar Culture

The Barcelona landmark transforms into a living gallery showcasing Javier Mariscal's multidisciplinary works and celebrating his 50-year friendship with barman Javier de las Muelas.

Javier de las Muelas y Javier Mariscal, junto a la redecorada fachada del Dry Martini.
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Javier de las Muelas y Javier Mariscal

Overview

  • The 'Mariscal en Dry Martini' exhibition, now open until late September 2025, integrates Javier Mariscal's artwork into the iconic Barcelona cocktail bar.
  • The show features a mix of retrospective pieces from the 1970s to today and newly created works inspired by bar culture, including ceramics crafted in Manises.
  • Visitors can experience Mariscal's art through customized bar elements such as bartender uniforms, plates, and a signature cocktail named 'Mariscalis.'
  • The exhibition emphasizes accessibility and informality, avoiding traditional gallery formats like labels or vitrines, and includes QR codes for purchasing artworks online.
  • This project celebrates the sociocultural role of Spanish bars as community hubs, while highlighting the long-standing friendship and creative collaboration between Mariscal and de las Muelas.