Art

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War approaches to tourism: Marina Planas

War approaches to tourism: All inclusive

While the question about the future of tourism makes headlines worldwide, Palma’s museum of contemporary art features a noteworthy exhibition about its history. Remarkable not only because of the timing. „War approaches to tourism: All inclusive“ by Marina Planas at Es Baluard depicts the development of the sector as a crusade. Kind of a civil war against the island, the nature and the people of Mallorca. And she does this, of all things, by exhibiting postcard motifs and providing them with…

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Octopus’s garden: Museo Sa Bassa Blanca

Museo Sa Bassa Blanca

Ken and Barbie, the golden couple, are strolling down a palm tree avenue while a group of little people lines up in a circle, as if for a game. Hippo, rhino, elephant and other granite animals are peacefully grazing in the declared wildlife sanctuary. From a remote corner of the garden, the giant kraken seems to be in control of the whole scene. Find one of the many shady benches, take a break and listen to the wind in the trees, to the birds twittering and insects humming. For me the sculpture…