Mallorca Art Guide: Museums, Galleries and Foundations
Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands, boasts a dynamic contemporary art landscape, especially in Palma. Notable institutions include the Joan Miró Foundation, which has showcased 6,000 pieces since 1975; Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, featuring artists like Picasso and Motherwell; and La BIBI Gallery, known for its representation of Michael Staniak. L21 Gallery operates in both Mallorca and Barcelona and recently presented 'Entre Cajas.' Founded by Pep Pinya and Niní Quetglas, Galeria Pelaires has a rich history spanning over 50 years. Established in 2016, Galeria Fran Reus emphasizes emerging talent. CCA Andratx highlights Rasmus Eckhardt and Trine Søndergaard, while Museu Fundación Juan March, since 1955, displays works by Dalí and Picasso, and the Bartolomé March Foundation features Rodin and Moore sculptures. Can Prunera Museum exhibits pieces by Lautrec and Klimt.
Key facts
- Joan Miró moved to Mallorca in 1956 and lived there until his death.
- Miró's studio was designed by architect Josep Lluis Sert.
- The Joan Miró Foundation holds 6,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints.
- Es Baluard is housed in an ancient fortress in Palma.
- Es Baluard's collection includes works by Motherwell, Picasso, and Magritte.
- La BIBI Gallery recently opened a new space in the Mallorcan countryside.
- L21 Gallery has two locations in Mallorca and one in Barcelona.
- Galeria Pelaires was founded by Pep Pinya and Niní Quetglas over 50 years ago.
- Galeria Fran Reus opened in 2016 and focuses on emerging artists.
- CCA Andratx is self-sufficient with orchards and its own spring.
- Museu Fundación Juan March was founded in 1955 by Juan Alberto March Ordinas.
- Bartolomé March Foundation was created by Juan March's son Bartolomé.
- Can Prunera Museum is located in an Art Nouveau palace in Sóller.
- Can Prunera has a section dedicated to artist Juli Ramis.
Entities
Artists
- Joan Miró
- Josep Lluis Sert
- Motherwell
- Pablo Picasso
- René Magritte
- Richard Long
- Arnaldo Pomodoro
- Cruz
- Michael Staniak
- Rael Bestard
- Ela Fidalgo
- Grip Face
- Marria Pratts
- Miju Lee
- Antoni Tàpies
- Alexander Calder
- Rasmus Eckhardt
- Trine Søndergaard
- Salvador Dalí
- Juan Gris
- Auguste Rodin
- Henry Moore
- Barbara Hepworth
- Eduardo Chillida
- José María Sert
- Corberó
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- Paul Gauguin
- Gustav Klimt
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Paul Klee
- Man Ray
- Paul Cézanne
- Miquel Barceló
- Juli Ramis
- Juan Alberto March Ordinas
- Bartolomé March
- Pep Pinya
- Niní Quetglas
- Joan Rubio
Institutions
- Joan Miró Foundation
- Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- La BIBI Gallery
- Colección Solo
- L21 Gallery
- L21 HOME
- Galeria Pelaires
- Galeria Fran Reus
- CCA Andratx
- Museu Fundación Juan March
- Bartolomé March Foundation
- Can Prunera Museum of Modernism
- Fundación Tren de l'Art
- Artribune
Locations
- Mallorca
- Balearic Islands
- Spain
- Palma
- Cala Major
- Marivent
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Cuenca
- Sóller
- Carrer de Can Verí
- Carrer de Sa Lluna
- Sa Coma
- Andratx
- Mediterranean