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    Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Opens at La Cotorra Gallery in Valencia

    Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Opens at La Cotorra Gallery in Valencia

    Fifteen works created specially for the show explore the experience of emigration. The opening reception on 28 May drew artists, critics, and gallerists from across Valencia. The exhibition runs from 29 May

    La Cotorra art-hub
    The 61st Venice Biennale Is Open: What's Inside the Spanish Pavilion and What Else to See

    The 61st Venice Biennale Is Open: What's Inside the Spanish Pavilion and What Else to See

    50,000 postcards from flea markets around the world fill all six rooms of the Spanish pavilion. Plus: a flooded Austrian space with nude performers, and a Japanese artist handing out baby dolls at the door

    Clóchinas Are Back: Valencia's Tiny Local Mussels Are Only on Sale Until August

    Clóchinas Are Back: Valencia's Tiny Local Mussels Are Only on Sale Until August

    Smaller, saltier, and brighter orange than ordinary mussels — and grown only inside Valencia's port. Here's where to try them, how to spot them on a menu, and how to visit the farms by catamaran

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret: The Mystery of Titaina

    Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret: The Mystery of Titaina

    Invisible to guidebooks and tourists, this authentic fisherman’s dish remains a cherished treasure found only in the seaside neighbourhood of El Cabanyal

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina

    Movies and TV

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    The OnlyFans Dilemma: Apple TV’s "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Debuts with an All-Star Cast

    The OnlyFans Dilemma: Apple TV’s "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Debuts with an All-Star Cast

    Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Pfeiffer lead a bold new series exploring the modern complexities of sex work, single motherhood, and social stigma

    The favourites of Oscar 2026: what is worth watching?

    The favourites of Oscar 2026: what is worth watching?

    The winners will be announced in March

    Olya Lukianova
    What series to watch in 2026?

    What series to watch in 2026?

    La Cottora reviews the most remarkable premieres of this year

    9 classic and contemporary films about emigration

    9 classic and contemporary films about emigration

    Film critic Nikita Lavretsky, writing specially for La Cotorra, introduces a range of émigré archetypes (without promising that you will recognise yourself among them).

    Nikita Lavretski

    Books

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    From Historical Sagas to Viral Thrillers: A Guide to Spain’s Top Book Bestsellers

    From Historical Sagas to Viral Thrillers: A Guide to Spain’s Top Book Bestsellers

    Experts report a literary boom. Here’s a look at the books that are captivating Spanish readers right now.

    Seven Contemporary Novels That Help to Understand the Spanish Mind

    Seven Contemporary Novels That Help to Understand the Spanish Mind

    La Cotorra has selected a number of contemporary Spanish novels whose authors explore both present-day society and its difficulties, as well as Spain’s turbulent history with its wars, brutality, and the mysteries left behind by previous generations

    Sophia Nesterova

    Art

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    Gold and Lead: An Ambitious Anselm Kiefer Exhibition Arrives in Valencia

    Gold and Lead: An Ambitious Anselm Kiefer Exhibition Arrives in Valencia

    The Hortensia Herrero Art Centre presents the European premiere of "Danaë," a monumental 13-metre work, alongside eleven pieces by one of Europe's most discussed artists — four created specially for Valencia

    La Cotorra art-hub
    Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Opens at La Cotorra Gallery in Valencia

    Berlin Artist Tatiana Kligman's PUPAE Exhibition Opens at La Cotorra Gallery in Valencia

    Fifteen works created specially for the show explore the experience of emigration. The opening reception on 28 May drew artists, critics, and gallerists from across Valencia. The exhibition runs from 29 May

    La Cotorra art-hub
    The 61st Venice Biennale Is Open: What's Inside the Spanish Pavilion and What Else to See

    The 61st Venice Biennale Is Open: What's Inside the Spanish Pavilion and What Else to See

    50,000 postcards from flea markets around the world fill all six rooms of the Spanish pavilion. Plus: a flooded Austrian space with nude performers, and a Japanese artist handing out baby dolls at the door

    Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

    Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

    Valencia's scene receives a high-octane upgrade as the city’s newest art hub debuts

    Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

    Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

    We saw her most ambitious work in Barcelona

    Olya Lukianova
    Where to Enjoy Art in Valencia: Ten Museums and Art Galleries

    Where to Enjoy Art in Valencia: Ten Museums and Art Galleries

    Art and culture permeate everyday life in Valencia, something that becomes clear in the abundance of creative venues, galleries, and educational spaces found throughout the city.

    Ekaterina Krylova

    Food

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    Beyond Paella: Discovering All i Pebre, Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret

    Beyond Paella: Discovering All i Pebre, Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret

    Deep in the heart of the Albufera wetlands, the fishing village of El Palmar preserves a traditional, rich garlic and wild eel stew that tourist traps completely miss

    10 Spanish Canned Seafood Products Worth Trying

    10 Spanish Canned Seafood Products Worth Trying

    From filled baby squid to razor clams, La Cotorra's guide to Spain's beloved canned seafood — a ready-made protein snack found in any supermarket

    Esgarraet: The Valencian Tapa Tourists Overlook

    Esgarraet: The Valencian Tapa Tourists Overlook

    Behind its unfamiliar name hides one of the most recognisable snacks in Valencian cuisine — roasted red pepper and salt cod, torn by hand. Here's where to try it

    11 Summer Foods from Mercadona Perfect for Valencia's Heat

    11 Summer Foods from Mercadona Perfect for Valencia's Heat

    From light snacks to desserts and seasonal fruit — La Cotorra's pick of the best things to grab from Mercadona when the Spanish summer hits

    Sangria vs Tinto de Verano: Why Valencia's Locals and Tourists Drink Different Reds

    Sangria vs Tinto de Verano: Why Valencia's Locals and Tourists Drink Different Reds

    They look like twins — red wine, ice, and fruit — but sangria and tinto de verano have completely different recipes, prices, and characters. Here's how to tell them apart, with two recipes to make at home

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Clóchinas Are Back: Valencia's Tiny Local Mussels Are Only on Sale Until August

    Clóchinas Are Back: Valencia's Tiny Local Mussels Are Only on Sale Until August

    Smaller, saltier, and brighter orange than ordinary mussels — and grown only inside Valencia's port. Here's where to try them, how to spot them on a menu, and how to visit the farms by catamaran

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret: The Mystery of Titaina

    Valencia’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret: The Mystery of Titaina

    Invisible to guidebooks and tourists, this authentic fisherman’s dish remains a cherished treasure found only in the seaside neighbourhood of El Cabanyal

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    The best kebabs in Valencia

    The best kebabs in Valencia

    The most popular fast food in our guide

    Nora Sobol

    Music

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    Shakira will give a monumental performance in Brazil

    Shakira will give a monumental performance in Brazil

    The free concert will gather around 2.5 million people

    Bad Bunny became the first artist who performed at half-time show of Super Bowl in Spanish

    Bad Bunny became the first artist who performed at half-time show of Super Bowl in Spanish

    Trump claimed that Bad Bunny insulted "American greatness"

    What Spaniards Listen To: Ten Artists For Your Playlist

    What Spaniards Listen To: Ten Artists For Your Playlist

    La Cotorra introduces a selection of artists currently loved by Spanish listeners. The list is deliberately diverse.

    Olya Lukianova
    The OnlyFans Dilemma: Apple TV’s "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Debuts with an All-Star Cast

    The OnlyFans Dilemma: Apple TV’s "Margo's Got Money Troubles" Debuts with an All-Star Cast

    Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Pfeiffer lead a bold new series exploring the modern complexities of sex work, single motherhood, and social stigma

    Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

    Champagne, Concept Art, and Conspiracy Theories: Inside the Exclusive Opening of La Cotorra Gallery

    Valencia's scene receives a high-octane upgrade as the city’s newest art hub debuts

    From Historical Sagas to Viral Thrillers: A Guide to Spain’s Top Book Bestsellers

    From Historical Sagas to Viral Thrillers: A Guide to Spain’s Top Book Bestsellers

    Experts report a literary boom. Here’s a look at the books that are captivating Spanish readers right now.

    The favourites of Oscar 2026: what is worth watching?

    The favourites of Oscar 2026: what is worth watching?

    The winners will be announced in March

    Olya Lukianova
    Olya Lukianova
    More important than wedding: the craft behind Las Fallas dresses

    More important than wedding: the craft behind Las Fallas dresses

    La Cotorra tells who and how sews dresses for the main holiday in Valencia

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    What series to watch in 2026?

    What series to watch in 2026?

    La Cottora reviews the most remarkable premieres of this year

    An ultimate guide to Las Fallas 2026 figures

    An ultimate guide to Las Fallas 2026 figures

    La Cotorra tells you about major figures of the festival: Trump, Sanchez, rising property prices and voodoo dolls

    Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

    Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

    We saw her most ambitious work in Barcelona

    Olya Lukianova
    Olya Lukianova
    Understanding the bocadillo: the legendary sandwich of the New World

    Understanding the bocadillo: the legendary sandwich of the New World

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    A Guide to Spain’s Main Christmas Sweets

    A Guide to Spain’s Main Christmas Sweets

    La Cotorra has put together a guide to Spain’s traditional Christmas desserts and spoke to Valencia residents about their favourites

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
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