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Arts and crafts: Premios Artesania de Mallorca

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

The beautiful handmade trumpet caught me right away. And indeed, the handcrafted instrument was awarded one of the coveted Premios Artesania de Mallorca. On display now in an exhibition along with other objects of the island’s fine arts and crafts. Like the cardigan of homespun wool made by María Eugenia Marcote. The delicious gató, the almond cake by Forn de sa Placa. Or the different pieces of jewelry. I love the eclectic selection of traditional artisanry in modern yet timeless designs…

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Alexander Calder: Minimal / Maximal

December 27, 2021December 30, 2021

You’ve surely met Nancy many times on your way across the S’Hort del Rei. Alexander Calder donated the kinetic sculpture to the city of Palma almost fifty years ago. I have always loved his playful objects and the weightlessness of his fancy mobiles. So I was thrilled when a friend invited me to visit Calder’s exhibition „Minimal / Maximal“ at the recently reopened Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin. The museum building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is a piece of art itself. A prominent…

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Creating Characters: Pixar in Palma

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Pixar in Palma: Remember when Woody and Buzz Lightyear find themselves marooned in a gas station? Or when Dory and Marlin meet the three sharks on their search for Nemo? The current exhibition at Caixa Forum brings back some wonderful childhood…

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Coming soon: Open House Palma

October 19, 2021November 6, 2021

If you have always wanted to sneak a look behind the doors of the most emblematic buildings on Mallorca, here you go: Open House, the festival of architecture for non-architects, takes place in Palma for the first time ever. On 6 and 7 November…

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More than a gallery: CCA Andratx

October 1, 2021November 11, 2021

One of the most exciting art places on Mallorca is hidden on the southwest tip of the island. Right at the foot of the Tramuntana CCA Andratx is a mecca for both creators and lovers of contemporary art. Now, for the 25th anniversary of Palma’s…

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Picture postcards from Mallorca: Identidad y Turismo

July 27, 2021

It was one photographer in particular who documented the tourist development of Mallorca in the mid-20th century. From the Playa de Palma in the 50s, a narrow street along deserted dune landscape. To the hotel pools and lively beaches only…

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Walk of the town: Art Palma Brunch 2021

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

The Art Palma Brunch has long been a fixed date in Mallorca’s cultural calendar. Last year however, Europe was completely locked down. That’s why friends of contemporary art were particularly looking forward to the art show this spring. And…

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Turning night into day: Nit de l’Art ’20

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Two events in Palma attract art lovers from all over the world. The season starts with Art Palma Brunch in spring. But the highlight of the year is always the Nit de l’Art. Palma’s galleries have hosted this art night for more than twenty…