The Port Authority of the Bay of Cádiz (APBC) today unveiled a mural by Cantabrian artist OKUDA SAN MIGUEL, titled “Fishers of Memories”, painted on two facades of Warehouse Number 1, located at the Alfonso XIII dock in the commercial area of Cádiz.
The event, presided over by the city’s mayor, Bruno García, was attended by numerous authorities and representatives of the port community in the Bay of Cádiz. During the ceremony, APBC president Teófila Martínez explained that “OKUDA’s mural is just the beginning of the transformation of this space,” which is currently at a crucial stage in the plan to integrate the port with the city of Cádiz.
Martínez announced that in the coming days she hopes to launch the tender for the urbanization work at the Ciudad Pier, which will be the first of a series of interventions that “will transform the city, following the path set by this mural.”
The president emphasized that successful integration processes cannot rely solely on urban planning but must also involve social, economic, and cultural projects that attract life, investment, and practical uses.
She expressed her gratitude to the South Series Festival for the collaboration in this project and to OKUDA for creating “another reason to visit Cádiz and a distinguishing feature for the port, making it unique and dignified.”
The mayor of Cádiz, Bruno García, stated that “this mural will become a symbol of the city, a landmark for all those arriving by sea, and a way to emphasize our maritime heritage.” He added, “We want the South Festival to be part of the city, and this helps make it so.” Furthermore, he pointed out that “this is the first visible step in the port-city integration project that we are carrying out in partnership with the Port Authority of the Bay of Cádiz, a vital project for the capital of Cádiz that will create future opportunities.” He concluded by saying, “In short, this is the best starting point for the South Festival, both for its artistic value and what it means for Cádiz.”
