Welcome to Bahrain.
My first time here, a special tiny country at the beginning of the Gulf. Very interesting history behind this little piece of land: it used to be called Dilmun, one of the biggest trade centers of the Persian Gulf from 4000 BC to 800 BC, with lots of traffic from all over the World and an important source of copper and sweet water also. According to mythology, Dilmun was a sacred place where some described it as a garden paradise, and it even may have been an inspiration for the Garden of Eden story. Time goes by, and now Bahrain is basically a desert like all these countries over here, but they still have some beautiful forts and museums, and even some kind of magic vibe I would say, that takes you to what was going on in this country a few millenniums back.
I felt really good since the moment I landed here, people are really chilled and humble in general and food is great.
Ready to work on a very special project with Al Riwaq Art Space for The Nest Art Festival.

Happy to be part of The Nest Art Festival 2016 in Bahrain.

If you’re not a victim of their strike and you’re flying with Lufthansa these days, you can find in their magazine this feature with some people posing in front of my wall in Vegas.
I had no idea by the way, thanks to Nahum at Mista’s clothing for letting me know.

I <3 NY

Non-Verbal communication. New Jersey.
Many thanks to Stan Studol @ ManaUrbanArtsProjects and my brother Luis Lucas for making it happen and the great photos.

Hello New York! Feels good to be back after 8 years…

I was recently invited by LinkedIn to paint a mural in their brand new offices in Madrid (Spain). The artwork is based in the saying “Coger el toro por los cuernos” (Grab the bull by the horns?)
That office is far from being an usual workspace, as you walk in you can find a punching bag, a futbolín (table football?), chill areas, games everywhere and even a fvckng wine room! I don’t know, I’d be the less productive employee if I’d work there.

Pretty nice job though, thanks guys.

I’ll have some small works on paper, such as linocuts, screenprints and who knows what else, at my friends ‘Tinglao Market’ next Sunday in Barcelona.
Go check it out if you’re in town.

Just rescued this video I made 2 or 3 years ago right after visiting the refugee camps and guettos in North Jordan with AptArts. 

Cryptozoology #1 and #2.
Acrylic on canvas, 90x60cm. 2016

Part of the pieces I’ve been showing in the Underground 2016 artshow in Hoxton Arches, London. Curated by Graffitistreet 

Commission for Landmark Group, Dubai 2016

London calling!
I’ll be part of this show curated by GraffitiStreet in London, on Thursday 29th Sept. It’s in a secret location so if you want to check it out email your name to rvsp@graffitistreet.com and they’ll give you all the details.

New artworks for Art Copenhagen 2016, Nil Gallery.

1. Toro Vencedor. Acrylic on canvas, 90x60cm
2. Torero Vencido. Acrylic on canvas, 90x60cm
3. Jaleos. Acrylic and epoxy resin on reclaimed wood window, 132x48cm
4. Minotauro. Acrylic and epoxy resin on reclaimed wood, 70x50cm

Photo weirdness by Roberto Alegría

Summer random

No internet, no phone signal, no tv, no caffeine and no humans in 15km

I’ve just started collaborating with Base Elements gallery in Barcelona, with these and more new works on paper.

http://www.baseelements.net/ruben-sanchez-arrives-at-base-elements/

Summer duties

Draft wood + clay + paint + thread + Anna’s support