the street is our gallery

The world-renowned BLOOP Festival is excited to announce its 13th anniversary with the launch of its 15th edition in Ibiza, Spain this August.12th-25 th August

Created by the visionary Biokip Labs, the creative atelier based in Milan, Italy, BLOOP’s OpenAir.The gallery is one of the leading, free outdoor galleries in the world, now with new virtual elements bringing the festival direct to new audiences.

BLOOP is a festival unlike any other; featuring over 60 outdoor murals and installations by renowned artists including Martha Cooper, Phlegm, Okuda, Said Dokins, Olek, Ben Eine, Inti,Spy, Interesni Kazki, AMADAMA, and many more through the years.

This year taking ‘BELIEVE’ as its central theme, the island-wide festival will return this summer with exciting new artist participation TBA in the coming weeks.

BLOOP is joining forces with organizations to further elevate the OpenAir Gallery project. The collaboration makes available a series of ubiquitous electric transformers scattered across the island and a large 500m2 facade, transforming them into artistic canvases for BLOOP artists to showcase their creativity.

Plus, this fresh partnership provides an opportunity for everybody to visit an ephemeral exhibition within the power plant from the 18to 20th of August. These electrifying collaborations will surely make this year’s BLOOP Festival even more spectacular and captivating.

The Equalizer by Amadama Photo by Biokip

In addition to these electric structures, the whole island of Ibiza will welcome new vibrant murals, interactive installations, photography exhibitions, and innovative urban art. From traditional art to innovative new art forms, BLOOP never ceases to explore emerging talent and new avenues of Proactive Art.

2019 Ben Eine for BLOOP OpenAir photo by Izhar Mera

LOOP Art Festival app, affectionately referred to as the “Pokémon GO of graffiti,” has received a significant update this year. The app not only allows users to discover information about the murals and find artworks through geolocation but also includes as exciting augmented reality (AR) feature to further enrich the experience.

Users can now uncover 3D pieces scattered throughout the island using AR, making the exploration of BLOOP art in Ibiza an immersive and thrilling adventure. The official BLOOP Art Festival app is available for free, providing everyone with access to the latest festival news, information, and a curated selection of the island’s finest artworks.

BLOOP is one of the world’s leading and completely free art festivals, renowned for its OpenAir.Gallery. These outdoor murals and installations can be visited all year round, embodying the festival ethos “ART IS FOR EVERYBODY”. A strictly inclusive celebration that has never asked a penny for its activities over the course of 13 years. With art, creativity, and community, the event has transformed Ibiza into an outdoor gallery. Spreading vibrant colors and powerful messages throughout the island to art enthusiasts and the general public alike.