Marina - Gaudi

 

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/gaudis-casa-mil-gets-reprieve/?ref=design

 Gaudi would probably stiffle with surprise and anger if he kew what was planned for his Casa Mila, in Barcelona. Who could imagine the city without its emblematic undulating and coloured facades that are part of its history ? La Casa Mila, probably one of the most well-known and visited buildings of Barcelona is threatened by the crisis. Thus, Spain has lately thought about selling Gaudi's famous Casa to avoid economic insolvency. The Casa could even have been sold to a russian billionaire. Fortunately, the state declared last week that rather than selling the Casa, they will set a foundation with a consequent budget thanks to tourism and tickets sold every day. If we end up selling our emblematic buildings, elements that are part of our history, of our roots, what will we end up with ?