A used protective glove floats abandoned in a water pond of Barcelona.
On March 13, 2020 the Spanish Government announced a state of alarm as an exceptional measure to contain the pandemic caused by the coronavirus, it was the beginning of a series of exceptional measures that would be extended a long the whole year. In 2020, the city of Barcelona, known as Barna by its locals, has seen its day-to-day altered while the health crisis was joined by the economic and emotional crisis. 40% of the Spanish population recognizes that their emotional health has worsened throughout the year, experiencing episodes of fear and anxiety. In this environment of uncertainty and discouragement, I go out to the streets to shot what I find from the imposed measures, the repercussion that this has on society and how it is projected around the Catalan capital.
A man looks at a butcher stall of Barcelona's La Boqueria market.
A seagull flies over Barcelona's rooftops at dusk hours before thousands of people are returning to work after the Spanish government has lift the strictest measures of coronavirus confinement.
Fabian, a homeless elderly man natural from Cordoba, stays under a bridge at Barcelona's Poblenou district during lockdown impossed by government.
Eloise practices contemporary dance in the lonely streets of the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona during the time slot that allows adults to go for a walk or play sports.
Tree leaves accumulate on the windshield of a car parked in the Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood after 6 weeks of coronavirus lockdown
Illuminated apartments are seen in Barcelona's Eixample district during the strict lockdown to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread.
A catholic priest walks through the solitary cloister of Barcelona's Cathedral on Good Friday.
Food bags ready to distribute at the food distribution point of Santa Anna chapel in Barcelona. Social support organizations have tripled the requests for assistance during the state of alarm.
Woman wearing a face mask passes by a church at the maritime district of La Barceloneta in Barcelona.
A man lies on the ground at the empty streets of Barcelona's Gothic Quarter a few minutes before start of the curfew.
Fireworks for La Merce Festival explode over different quarters of Barcelona city as Camp Nou stadium appears illuminated and empty of spectators during La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Villareal FC.
The disused terrace of a bar on La Rambla de Catalunya street in Barcelona hours before that the easing of lockdown mesures allows it to reopen .
A dog tied to the wall is seen in the maritime district of La Barceloneta in Barcelona while its owner is buying food.
A woman crossed an empty street of Barcelona's Poblenou district as curfew time approached.
A seagull eats a pigeon at the empty square of Barcelona's Cathedral.
An elderly woman looks over as neighbours play bingo from balconies at Barcelona's maritime district of La Barceloneta during a day of strict lockdown.
A man is reflected in the window of a closed restaurant of Barcelona as he watches the sun rise over the Mediterranean Sea during the time slot that allows adults to go for a walk or play sports.
An almost empty avenue going to La Sagrada Familia during a lockdown day in Barcelona.
A man rests close to Barcelona's Cathedral main entrance.
Reina Maria Cristina avenue is seen empty in Barcelona.
Evening light reflects off windows at Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood during lockdown.
Commuters wearing face masks ride Barcelona metro amid coronavirus pandemic.
Jose, who arrived in Barcelona 2 months ago looking for a job, sleeps in the lonely streets of the Gothic Quarter after a day without eating anything.
3 years old Ane and his mother from Barcelona's maritime district La Barceloneta contemplate the Mediterranean sea. That day children were allowed to go outside for the first time after 6 weeks on lockdown by the coronavirus pandemic.