![]() ![]() Your work is very much about the connection of classical art mixed with current contemporary urban art, what brought about the idea of combining both of these genres?Īs an artist you need to represent who you are and be happy expressing yourself, so during the first years we have been trying different styles, focusing on the technique. That’s always a difficult question as we find inspiration everywhere, of course classical painters are on the top of our list, but we also find contemporary artists interesting. My mother used to buy them for me so I could learn to draw. ![]() Pichi: my earliest memories of art are classical drawing books, those ones you use to learn drawing, they contained drawings by Rembrandt, Caravaggio, etc. We asked the duo questions about their beginnings in art and how their work has evolved over time to impact their friendship and solidify their teamwork.Īvo: since I have memories I remember going to museums with my parents, having art and design objects at home or talking about art. I guess that’s just another example of what life should be about. This is what art should be all about, building on the past and making an even better version for the future. In a world so enthralled in the now, it’s good to know that artists like PichiAvo play tribute to the masters while creating an entirely new thing. Their style has been described as both beautiful and performative, and we couldn’t agree more. The work is deep and colorful, as one can spend hours looking at layers built upon layers. Mythical figures drape large buildings and structures leaving all of us in pure awe. ![]() With the undoubtable influence of classic art to contemporary urban art, the duo create pure poetry. From the moment they came together in 2007, the Spanish artists have constructed larger than life compositions that connect the current to the past. The dynamic duo of Pichi and Avo has mesmerized viewers across the world. We believe in new things but we also think that you can’t ever forget your roots and your background, from the classics we can still learn a lot and create new interpretations that could work in the contemporary time or in a future era.” - PICHIAVOĬlassic and contemporary combined to form beauty and chaos. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.“Without the classics and that cultural background we wouldn’t be what we are now. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm – and may even bring benefits. Our Sailing Trips invite you to spend a week experiencing the best of the sea and land in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Our Mini Trips are small and mighty - they squeeze all the excitement and authenticity of our longer Epic Trips into a manageable 3-5 day window. Epic Trips are deeply immersive 8 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and enough down time to really relax and soak it all in. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travellers and friends who want to explore the world together. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Epic Trips, Mini Trips and Sailing Trips. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel – and the direction Culture Trip is moving in. ![]()
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