Four large-scale murals and various artistic interventions draw inspiration from the identity, memory, and emblematic spaces of the neighbourhood.

The festival has established itself as a hub for artistic exchange and civic participation, committed to quality, cultural plurality, and social transformation, positioning Lleida as a reference point for urban art.

The GAMMA Festival concluded its 2026 edition this morning with a guided tour of the murals and artistic interventions created during the week in the Pardinyes district. The event allowed residents to view firsthand the works by Guillem Font, Marta Lapeña, Slim Safont, and Txus Montejano, as well as the participatory projects developed in collaboration with the Ondara Art School in Tàrrega, the Leandre Cristòfol Municipal Art School in Lleida, and local artists.

This year’s interventions in Pardinyes are rooted in the elements that define the district’s identity, ranging from the market and popular festivities to its connection with the Parc de la Mitjana and its relationship with urban culture and graffiti. The result is a collection of works that enrich the urban landscape and reinforce the community’s sense of belonging.

Lleida’s mayor, Fèlix Larrosa; the deputy mayor, Carlos Enjuanes; and the councillor for Culture, Pilar Bosch, joined the tour accompanied by the festival directors, Blai Baules and Francesca Vasile of CactuSoup, and numerous residents. During the visit, the artists explained the sources of inspiration for each mural, the techniques employed, and the creative process developed in direct contact with the environment and the community.

At 23 Roger de Llúria Street, Guillem Font created a black-and-white mural featuring two snails surrounded by aquatic vegetation. The work champions the flora and fauna associated with the Parc de la Mitjana and reflects on the fragility of ecosystems. The exclusive use of black and white enhances the play of textures and light, while simultaneously offering a critical perspective on environmental degradation.

Marta Lapeña developed a large still life in the car park at 13 Alguer Street (Plusfresc), inspired by Lleida’s agricultural tradition and the daily life of the Barris Nord Market. The piece advocates for the value of local produce and the district’s link to its territory.

At 2 Miquel de Cortiada Street, Slim Safont combined documentary photography with contemporary muralism to create a large composition inspired by family albums from the 1980s and 1990s. The work focuses on human relationships, shared memory, and the people who bring the neighbourhood to life.

Txus Montejano dedicated his mural, located at 11 Jaume d’Agramunt Street, to the popular festivities of Pardinyes and the figure of the Pardinyera, one of the main symbols of the district’s festive and cultural identity.

GAMMA focuses on generating diverse artistic interventions across the city of Lleida. Each edition centres on a specific district, aiming to transform it through urban art and highlight its roots, character, and community. The last two editions were held in the Balàfia and Mangraners districts.

In this edition, GAMMA has consolidated its position as a space for artistic encounter and civic participation, committed to quality, cultural plurality, and social transformation, thereby establishing Lleida as a reference for urban art.

The festival is organised by the Lleida City Council and supported by the Arts Foundation, the Ilerdenses Studies Institute (via the Lleida Provincial Council), and the Generalitat de Catalunya. It also features the participation of Montana Cans, Pintures Tarròs, and Tecnitel. Collaborators include the Ondara Art School in Tàrrega, the Leandre Cristòfol Municipal Art School in Lleida, the Orvepard association, Comecial Mateu, Lleida Turisme, and the Councillor’s Office for Participation.

Source: Press release from the Paeria de Lleida.