Concéntrico 2026: Smiljan Radić, PPAA, and Others Install Urban Interventions in Logroño
Concéntrico 2026 was held from June 18 to 23 in Logroño, Spain, featuring urban interventions by prominent artists including Smiljan Radić from Chile, AAU Anastas from Palestine, and PPAA from Mexico. The festival focused on three themes: Identity and Fiction, Urban Ecologies, and Ephemeral Agents. Notable installations included Radić's 'Circo,' a striking red and white tent within a crumbling masonry structure, and PPAA's 'Resonancia,' featuring slender pillars in Plaza del Ayuntamiento reminiscent of Rafael Moneo's work. 'El Plano Latente' engaged 200 citizens and 12 dancers, while Sahra Hersi's 'The Library Garden' showcased drought-resistant plants and a pink shed.
Key facts
- Concéntrico 2026 took place June 18–23 in Logroño, Spain.
- Participants included Smiljan Radić (Chile), AAU Anastas (Palestine), and PPAA (Mexico).
- The festival had three themes: Identity and Fiction, Urban Ecologies, and Ephemeral Agents.
- Smiljan Radić's 'Circo' is a red and white circus tent in a ruined masonry building.
- PPAA's 'Resonancia' features thin pillars in Plaza del Ayuntamiento, referencing Rafael Moneo.
- 'El Plano Latente' by Dancing on Architecture was activated by 200 citizens and 12 dancers on June 21.
- 'The Library Garden' by Sahra Hersi includes a pink shed, drought-resistant plants, and seed giveaways.
- Concéntrico was organized by the Fundación Cultural de los Arquitectos de La Rioja and Javier Peña Ibáñez.
Entities
Artists
- Smiljan Radić
- Eugenio Dittborn
- Sahra Hersi
- Javier Peña Ibáñez
Institutions
- PPAA
- AAU Anastas
- Dancing on Architecture
- Parabase
- Future Firm
- Fundación Cultural de los Arquitectos de La Rioja
- Logroño City Council
- Government of La Rioja
Locations
- Logroño
- Spain
- Chile
- Palestine
- Mexico
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento
- Paseo del Espolón
- Ebro River
- Iron Bridge