Substrate

A working library of design, type, and visual culture.

622 works match

Eman Ali calmly guides us through the streets of Oman in a touching hometown revisit

Cengiz Yar documents the de-mining efforts in the city of Mosul

Barcelona-based illustrator Nicolás Valencia’s intimate depictions of voluptuous forms

Join Cachetejack and Dropbox for a collaborative workshop at OFFF Barcelona

Smart, cute GIFs from Barcelona-based illustrator Luis Mazón

Tasty record sleeves from Barcelona's own Arnau Pi

Etnia Barcelona's new eyewear range inspired by the floral world

There's a great line-up for the Internet Age Media Weekend in Barcelona

Gżira, Muscat Motors (3)

Gżira, Muscat Motors (central view)

Gżira, Muscat Motors (left front)

Fawwara Gate, Muscat Motors and a post-modern Italianate building

Gżira, Muscat Motors (6)

130 Cementiri del Poblenou (Barcelona), el Petó de la Mort

Gżira, Muscat Motors (right front)

Gżira, Muscat Motors (4)

Gżira, Muscat Motors (1)

Gżira, Muscat Motors

Gżira, Muscat Motors (5)

Spark 2026 puts creative production front and centre at ISE Barcelona

The brilliant Barcelona studio Forma & Co in our first ABSOLUT Network showcase

A neat, malleable identity by Barcelona-based designer Gerard Marin

Textile Fragment

Textile Fragment

Earring, One of a Pair

Earring, One of a Pair

Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set

Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set

Pendant with Coins, One of a Pair

Girdle Clasp

Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set

Pendant

Pendant with Coins, One of a Pair

Pendant with Fishes and Amulets, Part of a Set

Ring

Ring

"Prophet Muhammad Preaching", Folio from a Maqtal-i Al-i Rasul of Lami'i Chelebi

Tripod Candlestick

"Design for a Clock in the Form of an Elephant with an Indian Driver", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari

"The Elephant Clock", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari

"Figure for Use at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari

Three-Footed Bowl

Jar

Fragmentary Plate with Engraved Designs

"Design for the Water Clock of the Peacocks", from the Kitab fi ma'rifat al-hiyal al-handasiyya (Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices) by Badi' al-Zaman b. al Razzaz al-Jazari

"Design on Each Side for Waterwheel Worked by Donkey Power", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari

Vase with Five Discs

"Design for a Cup to Serve Wine at Drinking Parties", Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari

Candlestick Base with Interlacing Dragons

Goblet with Incised Designs

Textile Medallion

Bottle

Cup

Ewer

Flask

Ewer

Ewer

Pendant

Ewer

Jar

Ewer

Roundel

Qur'an Manuscript

Bottle with Molded Designs of Animals

Textile Fragment

Textile Fragment

Bowl

Fragmentary Cup with Molded Designs in the Beveled Style

Textile Fragment

Spheroconical Vessel

Candlestick Base

Textile Fragment

Spheroconical Vessel

Ceramic Fragment

Ceramic Fragment

Ceramic Fragment

Ceramic Fragment

Ceramic Fragment

Ceramic Fragment

Ceramic Fragment