On The Road in the Pre-Pyrenees

What happens when an abandoned 19th-century nunnery in the Catalan countryside is transformed into a home for independent contemporary art?Recorded at Konvent during the Summer 2026 exhibit Mediterrani Expandit (Mediterranean Expanded), this episode introduces you to one of Europe's most unique artist residency programs, where for two weeks artists from the 'other' side of the Mediterranean gathered to explore and showcase themes of migration, memory, identity, and belonging.We hear from photographer Ali Zarray to discuss his documentation of the nomadic lifestyle for this installation. I speak with the audience about what attracts them to Konvent, as well as curator Laia Llobera on the stark contrast between this space and the museum and gallery world of NYC. Together, these conversations explore what makes Konvent unlike any traditional gallery or museum, how the journey to this former nunnery shapes the experience of its visitors, and why independent spaces like this continue to foster some of today's most meaningful artistic dialogue.Whether you're an artist, collector, traveler, or simply curious about discovering culture beyond the guidebooks, this episode offers an intimate look inside a place where art isn't just exhibited, its lived.Important links:Konvent WebsiteAli Zarray WebsiteKonvent InstagramAli Zarray InstagramLaia Llobera Instagram