Art, Books & Fine Goods that tell the stories of the plant and its people. a rich and Turbulent history kept alive through art and word.
The history of cannabis is a grand tale - turbulent yet exciting. One only need to look a little into its past to be quickly convinced of it. Mostly ignored by the general public, its vast history is nevertheless a fascinating human adventure which deserves more attention. To better understand this plant, both sacred and banned during its saga from ancient times to modern ones, The Grand History of Cannabis has made its mission to highlight the global history of cannabis through a collection of art and books.
Chapter I
The Dutch
In the history of cannabis Holland holds a very special place. Home to a unique experiment that has paved the way for modern cannabis to blossom.
Holland is this small country where something really huge happened. We are entitled to ask ourselves, why and how did this happen in Holland and not elsewhere? As you will read and see in this book, it took a really special chemistry for this movement to exist and this chapter will focus and display some of the key elements and people of this period...
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Chapter II
Mexico
The second chapter and book in this serie is about Mexico and its 500 year old relationship with Marijuana. Diving deep into a deeply important part of the hisrtory of cthe most stigmatized plant in the world.
In The Grand History of Cannabis, few chapters are as essential or as complex as that of Mexico. Its influence on global cannabis culture is undeniable, yet its roots lie in the industrial ambitions of a distant empire. Cannabis arrived in Mexico in the 16th century, introduced by the Spanish for textiles and cordage that feuled the age of discoveries. Over five centuries, the plant underwent a profound transformation and became a vibrant staple of Mexican folk medicine.
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MIla "the hashqueen" Jansen
As part of the Grand History of Cannabis project we have created artwork about larger than life characters of the we meet in the the History of Cannabis. Mila Jansen has story worth learning about as a pioneer, mother and hashqueen.
Baba Ku-i Mastan
The Sufi saint of hashish - Legend whispers of his nomadic journey through the mountains of Afghanistan, where he communed with nature and seekers alike.
La Creme gracia
The collection of art is on permanent display in Barcelona at social club La Creme Gracia. A global-minded cultural association located in the heart of Barcelona, in the bohemian neighborhood of Gracia.
The homebase of the project has been this club and over the past 4 years we have welcomed many guests, artists, writers, historians, activits and plant fanatics in our clubhouse. Come visit the exhibition and submerse yourself into art and community in downtown BCN.
To visit:
Carrer de Camprodon 12, Barcelona 08012.
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