Cèlia Leiva Otto holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History and a master’s degree in Aesthetic Research from EINA University School of Design and Art in Barcelona. She works as a curator, cultural communicator and art educator, collaborating with institutions and creative projects across Spain. Her current practice focuses on building bridges between art and community through exhibitions, workshops and collective initiatives such as Diumengem, a women-led platform that reimagines exhibition. She also contributes to DailyArt Magazine, writing about artists, exhibitions, and visual culture.
Painting the Fall of the Roman Empire
After many centuries, we are still wondering why the Roman Empire disappeared. Many theories try to explain it: wars, ideological problems, a chaotic...
Celia Leiva Otto 11 December 2025
Toxic Beauty: 3 Poisonous Painters’ Pigments
Did you know that some of the most admired painters’ pigments in art history are also among the most toxic? The pursuit of beauty has sometimes...
Celia Leiva Otto 8 December 2025
Women Creating Safe Spaces Through Art: 5 Female Artists Leading the Way
In a world where social and gender inequality shape daily life, many female artists are transforming their creative practices into spaces of healing,...
Celia Leiva Otto 13 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird by Frida Kahlo
The story of Frida Kahlo is narrated through her artworks. She left an indelible mark on the art world with her emotionally charged and...
Celia Leiva Otto 9 November 2025
Miró and Picasso: A Transcendent Artistic Friendship
In the vibrant tapestry of art history, few relationships resonate as profoundly as that of Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso. These two titans of...
Celia Leiva Otto 24 October 2025
Joan Miró and the United States: Dialogues That Shaped Modern Art
At Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, a new exhibition sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter of modern art: the transatlantic dialogue between...
Celia Leiva Otto 23 October 2025
QUIZ: Where Are These Masterpieces?
Celia Leiva Otto 4 October 2025
Eva Fàbregas: Sculpting Boundaries and Sensations
Few artists engage with sculpture as intimately as Eva Fàbregas. Her creations not only challenge the conventional notions of the medium, but also...
Celia Leiva Otto 30 September 2025
How to Read Piet Mondrian
We can all recognize Mondrian’s work in a second. Our eyes navigate through the lines jumping from color to color. His artistic career...
Celia Leiva Otto 18 September 2025
Forbidden Art—10 Scandalous Cases of Censorship in Art
Art history is painted with shades of prohibition—works banned, artists silenced, and masterpieces under attack. From centuries past to the cutting...
Celia Leiva Otto 8 September 2025
