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Vivendas Privadas de la Memoria

Viviendas Privadas de la Memoria is a site-specific art installation set within the urban landscape. The work reflects on the continuous transformations of urban spaces, with a particular focus on *medianeras*—the exposed dividing walls that are a characteristic feature of Barcelona's cityscape.  

The installation reconstructs the memory of a building that no longer exists, where the structure’s outline lingers as a void in the urban fabric. This "ghost" space is reimagined, drawing attention to the layers of history embedded in the city.  

Author: Bruna Battistini  

Location: Gothic Quarter, Barcelona  

Date: 2006  Materials:** Wool, nails, and thread   

Promoters: POCS International Ephemeral Art Network, *Ciudades en Juego* (Cities in Play), and Barcelona City Hall