Marbella Kicks Caricature Artists Off the Curb
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The Mediterranean coastal city of Marbella has banned caricature artists from practicing their trade along public roads citing safety concerns. Caricature artists say they’ve worked there for decades without issue, and their work is very popular.
According to Sur in English,
the delegation of public roads has decided not to authorise, for the moment, permits for the performance of street artists on public roads. This measure responds to the need to guarantee safety, avoid overcrowding and meet the requests made by both residents and the commercial sector”
According to La Opinion de Malaga, The Association of Spanish Cartoonists (ACE) notes that caricature artists working Marbella is an “important tradition and a remarkable cultural value.”
“We do not understand the reasons for this systematic refusal to develop an activity that adds to the cultural and tourism offer of Marbella.”
Daniel Segarra, an affected caricature artist:
“It is an activity that does not generate noise or disturbance and that, in addition, enjoys significant support among Marbella locals and the tourists who come to the town each summer to enjoy their holidays.”
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