"Smoke Signals": Art & Cannabis Inspiration at Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, Barcelona

This temporary exhibition at the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Barcelona celebrates the connection between cannabis and artistic creation. Featuring works by thirteen contemporary artists, 'Smoke Signals' explores how cannabis has been used by artists throughout history and in the present day as a source of inspiration and a tool for creative expansion.

The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Barcelona hosted the temporary exhibition 'Smoke Signals' to mark its first anniversary. The exhibition invited Los Extraterrestres, an 'artistic movement from the future' led by Sergio Mora, to contribute to the museum's gallery space. 'Smoke Signals' delves into the historical and contemporary relationship between cannabis and the artistic process, referencing artists like Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, and Andy Warhol who have explored its use. It also highlights contemporary artists such as Fernando de la Rocque, whose work with cannabis smoke created controversial pieces. The exhibition features freshly painted artworks by thirteen artists from the 21st century, including David Curto, Nono Kadávar, Lamelos, Lusesita, Marton, Sergio Mora, Laura Pérez Vernetti, Gonzalo Rueda, Samuel Salcedo, Dace Sietina, Nacho Simal, Nacho Tatjer, and Irkus M. Zeberio. While acknowledging the plant's historical role in inspiring art, the exhibition also emphasizes that true artistic expression stems from the artist, not solely from the ingestion of cannabis.

The exhibition 'Smoke Signals' at the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Barcelona had free entrance. Visitors were directed to the museum's ticketing information for general entry.