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Interview: ‘MÁKINA LATINA’ by Mividarápida

What happens when the noise of adolescence, the rhythm of the street, and the weight of memory collide in a single installation? MÁKINA LATINA, the latest work by Mividarápida, is less an exhibition and more an emotional combustion engine—powered by comics, literature, ambient sound, and the raw hum of Venezuelan matinees. In this conversation, the artist reflects on the clash between the academy and the street, the impossibility of finishing a piece, and the delicate, deeply personal process of creating at high speed.

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Interview: Mark Madness

From the shadows of tunnels to the fleeting velocity of steel in motion, Mark Madness’s work captures the raw intensity of a scene rarely paused for observation. The Barcelona-based photographer documents train graffiti as an act of beauty, risk, and resistance. In this interview, Mark opens up about his process, his influences, and the lessons learned after years of translating a marginal visual culture into powerful images. The conversation also revolves around his new book, Füü di Frei.

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Concrete Stories 003: Mario Cano

Mario Cano is a Colombian filmmaker and skateboarder who’s been based in Barcelona since 2017. Originally from Manizales, Antioquia, Mario has spent years documenting skateboarding, capturing moments from tours, events, and the everyday rhythm of the city’s streets. In this interview, he reflects on his move to Barcelona, the evolution of the skate scene, and how he stays connected to the culture while navigating the realities of life as a filmmaker.

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