SoyCibelinos - International Fashion Catwalk 2012

These are some of the creations we were lucky enough to see at the International Fashion Catwalk at the SoyCibelinos at IFEMA in Madrid. It was where students from all around the world showcased their collections!

The Tate in London brings an English touch to the CaixaForum

-->If you are a rebellious type then artist William Blake could be your poster boy. The painter, poet, engraver and creator of new techniques expressed great political and social events in his work. While he was misunderstood back in his day, he's now a part of art history.

Some of that history is now on show in Madrid thanks to the Tate Britain and La Caixa Foundation. The exhibition “William Blake (1757 – 1827) Visions in British Art” at the CaixaForum looks at the artist and his influence on art. There are more than one hundred works to take in, 30 of which are from artists who were influenced by his style. What makes this a big deal, is that it's the first exhibition on William Blake to be organised in Spain since the mid-nineties.

The exhibition is now on and will run until October 21. It's at the CaixaForum Madrid on Paseo del Prado, 36. See Madrid Is User Friendly website for more information on the CaixaForum.

If you want to see what his work is all about check out this video below.

MULAFEST – the one stop for your tattoo, art, music, dance, skate, BMX and petrol-fuelled needs

--> At first glance MULAFEST sounds like a celebration of sixties mullets. But if you delve a little deeper or actually read the title correctly, you'll find it's much more than that.

From the 11^th to the 14^th of July, 50,000 square metres of Feria de Madrid (IFEMA) will be transformed into one easy to digest platform of street culture.

It's the first project from the people at MULARED. They may come from different backgrounds but together they have one common cause – to show the public an alternative way of living. And they've done just that. MULAFEST offers a bit of everything for your perusal, or if you're game, your participation.

For the ink enthusiasts, there's live tattooing. But for those who aren't so committed, there's one area where you can test out tattoos without the permanency.

“El Garaje” is for the petrol enthusiasts. It's where you'll find customised motorbikes and classic American car shows. For a bit more adrenalin, head to the skate and BMX park. Some of the top skaters and riders will battle it out against the clock across a course of railings and stairs. Up and comers can also show off their skills in an open competition.

But don't despair if you can't kickflip successfully, there are other activities for the coordinated and the creative. The art area is where you can create your own masterpiece on a T-shirt or skateboard. Then there's MULAFEST dance masterclasses where you can practice how to pop, lock and krump.

To get you all into the mood in the lead up to the event, the brains at MULAFEST are giving you an early taste of what's to come. From the 7^th to the 10^th of July, the metro commute is going to get a whole lot more entertaining. A series of mini stages will be set up for different musical performances across various stations.

So how much does it cost to join all of this? For one day you're looking at €15 euros. For the full four days it will set you back €38 or €50 if you need car parking as well.

For more information on MULAFEST head to the official website. You may need Google Translate on hand because it's all in Spanish.

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