Walk through Palma’s old town and you might miss it. A narrow gap between weathered stone facades leads toward Carrer de l’Almudaina. But slow down. Look through the wide portal of Ca n’Oleo, and something stops you in your tracks. Beyond the shadowy entrance, the courtyard opens into a flood of light. Right in the center sits a sculpture glowing in an electric shade of grass green: Posidònia by Juan Carlos Nadal. Visitors who weren’t even looking for art find themselves drawn in anyway. They…
XTANT Nomad 2026: The Art of Craft Comes to Life in Palma
Step through the portal of Palau Can Vivot and suddenly the noise of the world feels very far away. Courtyard air carries the faint scent of natural dyes. Somewhere nearby, hands are pulling thread through cloth. Voices drift in from a dozen languages. For four days one of Palma’s most breathtaking historic palaces will again host XTANT. This year’s edition of the international textile art gathering is called XTANT Nomad 2026 and looks to the world’s wandering peoples. The Market at Can Vivot…




