Javier Mariscal, author of the 2024 Argentona Water Jug

From our Espai Robafaves, we are proud to pay tribute to one of the most iconic festivals in the Catalan calendar: the Argentona Water Jug Festival (Festa del Càntir). And this year, we do it alongside one of the most influential names in contemporary design and illustration: Javier Mariscal.

The creator of the legendary Cobi, mascot of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, was commissioned to design the 2024 Argentona water jug. At Robafaves.cat, we want to thank him and his team at Estudio Mariscal for kindly sharing a collection of original sketches from the creative process.

📅 From July 29 to August 18, 2024
📍 Espai Robafaves – c/ Montserrat, 7, Mataró

A display full of history (and style)

At our display you’ll find:

• The Argentona 2024 water jug, designed by Mariscal

• A special version of the jug reinterpreted by the artist himself

• An exhibition of early sketches, offering a glimpse into the creation of this iconic piece

This showcase will be open from July 29 to August 18, 2024, at carrer Montserrat, 7, Mataró. A unique opportunity to connect the world of Catalan design with the folk culture we celebrate every day.

Who is Javier Mariscal?

Javier Mariscal (Valencia, 1950) is a multidisciplinary artist who has excelled in graphic design, illustration, furniture design, cinema, painting, and sculpture. Known for his creative freedom, irreverence, and visual vitality, Mariscal has made a lasting mark on contemporary visual culture.

From 1970s fanzines like Los Garriris, to the iconic “Bar cel ona” logo and the Dúplex stool (shown in Milan), his career reflects a deep commitment to free and expressive creativity. With the founding of Estudio Mariscal in 1989, he became a pioneer in multidisciplinary design in Spain.

He has received awards such as the National Design Prize (1999) and was named an honorary member of the Royal Design Industry (2006).

Folk culture at the heart of Robafaves.cat

This showcase is part of our ongoing mission since 2023: to bring Catalonia’s festive and folk culture to everyone from our Espai Robafaves.

We love opening windows to talent from all over, connecting contemporary creation with traditional celebration, and proudly sharing the diversity that makes us who we are.

CULTURE, FUN & TRADITION!