Joe Dart unveils a maritime-themed poster for Mataró's Les Santes 2026

The oil painting focuses on the local beach and pays tribute to the late artist Joan Hortós.

Generic image of a Mediterranean beach with a breakwater and the sea horizon.
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Generic image of a Mediterranean beach with a breakwater and the sea horizon.

Local artist Joe Dart has presented the official poster for Les Santes 2026, an oil painting that highlights Mataró's coastline as the heart of the city's Festa Major.

The artwork depicts a realistic scene at a breakwater, featuring characters in a contemplative mood. Dart, who often explores the impact of climate change on the coast, uses this piece to emphasize the importance of the sea for the local community and its traditions.

"The beach is an ideal place that we must take care of, and a key point for Les Santes and for the city of Mataró."

Joe Dart · Artist and poster author
A significant detail in the poster is the tribute to Joan Hortós, a fellow artist who passed away recently. The painting includes a figure wearing a devil's cape from the Ball de Diables de Mataró, a costume originally designed by Hortós. The overall composition mimics a cinema frame, suggesting that the festival is a recurring movie lived by all citizens.