100: a tribute to Literature

This is my personal post no. 100. It is dedicated to writers that give us great pleasure through their stories and help us to "forget our loneliness" (C.S. Lewis). One of my favourites among the contemporary is Haruki Murakami. I just read "What I talk about when I talk about running" and have "1Q84" before me. The Wikipedia has this on him.
Yesterday the Cervantes, the most prestigious literary award in the Spanish speaking world was given to Ana María Matute. Here is the Wikipedia entry on her. As far as I can see, none of her works has been translated into English, though she taught at various universities in the US.
Here you can read what El País had to say (in English) about this year's St. Jordi's Day, April 23, the feast of roses and books in honor of the Catalan patron saint.

Catalan (and Spanish) design at American University

Until May 15, the AU Museum in Washington, D.C., hosts an exhibition on contemporary Spanish design. The majority of the artists exposed are Catalans. Here you find more information, the catalogue in digital format, and an introduction to the program Spain Arts & Culture 2011. It is mentioned on Express Night Out. A review on TBD here.

Miró at the Tate Modern, April 14 - September 11

A great opportunity to experience Catalan culture in London. Here is the link to the Tate Modern's page; if you want to learn more about this painter, the Wikipedia has this to say. The Ramon Llull Institute in London has prepared an extensive programme to accompany this exhibition, look out for press releases here.