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Welcome back: Made in Mallorca

June 7, 2020June 10, 2020

Craftsmanship and artisan production have always had a strong tradition on Mallorca. But in recent years the label Made in Mallorca has become more and more successful, even beyond the island. Representing a light, almost industrial chic that resembles midcentury style rather than rural aesthetics. For this reason a group of local architects has curated an exhibition of furnishings and contemporary accessories. With a clear commitment to sustainability. From June 11 to 13 Es Baluard opens its…

Art

Slowing down: Hibridaciones

December 20, 2019

It’s these days between Christmas and Los Reyes when everything seems to slow down. We seize the days to spend time with our loved ones. And together we watch a movie or visit an exhibition that we have missed so far. If you haven’t seen “Hibridaciones” at Casal Solleric yet, this is your opportunity. The works shown in the Baroque town palace on Palma’s noble El Borne stem from a unique cooperation between Mallorcan and Chinese artists. If you are familiar with the local art scene you will…

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Fire & Earth: Guillem Nadal in Berlin

October 25, 2019October 27, 2019

Some of the narrow parallel lines that are winding across the canvasses remind me of topographic maps. Others resemble rice fields or the lines that waves draw on the sandy bottom of the sea. The artwork by Guillem Nadal is mostly abstract. But…

Art

Open sesame: Las Puertas de Toledo

October 7, 2019October 9, 2019

It’s that wonderful tale of 1001 Nights where Ali Baba’s greedy brother Kasim knows the entrance but forgot the key. In hotels today it often happens the other way round. We have the key but don’t remember the door to it. Something that Toni…

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Pictures of an exhibition: Nit de l’Art ’19

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

Tonight’s the night. Actually, it is the first out of three. Palma’s art night 2019, the Nit de l’Art ’19, has started with a couple of exciting openings. Xavier Fiol’s gallery is sparsely decorated with a series of outlined heads by Fernando…

Art

Arthouse: Miró Mallorca

July 19, 2019July 28, 2019

I am still marveling at the artwork and the fabulous interior design when I suddenly catch a tune. Someone is playing the piano right here in the Moneo Building. I follow the music through the maze-like complex of open spaces and hallways…

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Light and shadow: Palau March

March 17, 2019March 17, 2019

There are countless terraces in Palma, from streetlevel to rooftop offering unique perspectives of the city. Sometimes it’s just a small opening to a brick wall or a secret garden, at others a spectacular vista across the skyline and the bay of…

Art, People

Café con Joan Bennàssar: The adventure of living

November 4, 2018December 11, 2018

Joan Bennàssar about freedom, discipline and women on Mallorca A dreamy garden, all you hear are the birds happily chirping in the trees. Two familiar looking figures, a women and a men, are squatting on wooden poles. Like Adam and Eve in a…