El món neix en cada besada, Photographic mosaic in Gothic Quarter, Spain.
The ceramic mosaic displays thousands of photographs arranged to form an image of two people kissing, measuring 8 meters wide and 3.8 meters high.
Created in 2014 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Barcelona's siege, the mosaic incorporates 4,000 photographs submitted by local residents depicting moments of freedom.
The mural features a quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes about kisses and cannons, reflecting on the lasting impact of love versus conflict.
Visitors can reach the mosaic at Plaça d'Isidre Nonell using metro lines L4 to Jaume I station or L1 and L3 to Catalunya station.
Each of the 6,000 ceramic tiles contains individual photographs submitted through an Instagram campaign, creating a collective narrative of Barcelona's community experiences.
Location: Gothic Quarter
Inception: 2014
Creator: Joan Fontcuberta Villà
Height: 3.8 m
Width: 8 m
Made from material: ceramic
Creator: Joan Fontcuberta Villà
Address: Plaça d'Isidre Nonell 08002 Barcelona
GPS coordinates: 41.38517,2.17481
Latest update: October 23, 2025 18:21
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