West End Revival: Art as the catalyst for change in Ibiza
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Ibizapaul
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Probably, but it might draw more visitors to the West End...which has been dying on its ar*e that last few times I've walked up there...
AntonioGeordio
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Bloody hell, I thought this was an April Fools or something.
I hope its non-slip paint
I thought they were gentrifying the area, or something.
I hope its non-slip paint
I thought they were gentrifying the area, or something.
JayDR8
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I like it, purely because it's different and it will not be a negative for the area in terms of footfall, will be different to see when that combines with my memories of the area 
. As said, one thing is for sure, It will definitely not make it quieter than the last few years.
This place is often full of nostalgia, people not liking things because they're different to back when they enjoyed it, or they feel that they're 'above' certain places/tourism, feeling an area/destination/place shouldn't exist/should be changed... You can still keep those memories or continue to avoid that are without having to be a self-absorbed preacher of the 'correct' way to do Ibiza.
'The west end needs improving, it's terrible the way it is'.
*changes are made*
'NO, NOT THAT WAY'.
. As said, one thing is for sure, It will definitely not make it quieter than the last few years.This place is often full of nostalgia, people not liking things because they're different to back when they enjoyed it, or they feel that they're 'above' certain places/tourism, feeling an area/destination/place shouldn't exist/should be changed... You can still keep those memories or continue to avoid that are without having to be a self-absorbed preacher of the 'correct' way to do Ibiza.
'The west end needs improving, it's terrible the way it is'.
*changes are made*
'NO, NOT THAT WAY'.
Snowy
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Bloody hell, I thought this was an April Fools or something.
I hope its non-slip paint
I thought they were gentrifying the area, or something.
The idea was to gentrify the area. Instead they've updated the area to suit the exact same age and socioeconomic group as before. The younglings of 2025 will feel perfectly at home.
It's probably ordinary paint. This makes it easier when washing off the vomit and debris each morning.
Snowy
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Can confirm it exists. The paint seems to be non-slip, although there might be some surprised with some of the colours.
It's exactly what one would expect in a former run down part of town that needs a quick and cheap facelift.
If one wants to gentrify an area (for nutourisme) then lots of greenery and few but matching colours is desirable. Just check the pics from any modern mid to high end hotel.
In the West End the impression is to facelift the area to attract the same crowd as before. I get the backpacker and cheap hostel vibes from these .. decorations. I'm not actually complaining. I appreciate that Ibiza still caters for the younger and not so wealthy tourists.
The West End will still be The West End.
james-king
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I think its looking good very different to initial sketches we saw.
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Digital2013
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Also saw on a video the renovation of the pathway from where Shenanegans is to the Sunset Strip has started? As in new paving rather than the art work. Got announced a long time ago and idea is a more attractive walk between the two areas
jimmiz
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The artwork is fenced off, I thought we were supposed to walk on it? Looks very slippery to me... West End looks very unwelcoming with all the fences. Or maybe that's the whole idea
We were told on a walking tour that it’s to be opened on the 19th. They’re waiting for it to dry thoroughly. Wonder if last week’s rain effects that?The artwork is fenced off, I thought we were supposed to walk on it? Looks very slippery to me... West End looks very unwelcoming with all the fences. Or maybe that's the whole idea
The Sun God
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The artwork is fenced off, I thought we were supposed to walk on it? Looks very slippery to me... West End looks very unwelcoming with all the fences. Or maybe that's the whole idea
duh, it's obviously not ready yet... there isn't some penpusher at the Ayuntamiento sat there thinking up fiendish ways to ruin your holiday
Digital2013
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Even after you've escaped the area there's a big Dinosaur Egg waiting to scare you next
Digital2013
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Yes I think a few silver canisters shimmering on the artwork will really be the icing on the cake
All jokes aside, at least they are trying something different and a few ex bars being converted into shops should mean the bars that are left have less competition.
. I did like it much more than I expected to. Looking forward to seeing it unencumbered. Hopefully it will still look fresh in September……
McRackin
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Zero chances :-/
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