Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian Launch Casa Grácia Residency in Menorca
Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian have established the Casa Grácia residency in Mahon, Menorca, set to officially launch in spring 2027. The program will host five residencies annually, comprising three visual artists for up to three months and two writers for six months, with no requirement for public presentations. The property, originally built in 1860 and renovated by Laplace and Maimó&Brosa, features a 3,200-square-foot studio, a study, and the largest private walled garden in Mahon. The advisory board includes notable figures such as Hank Willis Thomas and Colson Whitehead, with applications for 2027 closing on July 31, 2026.
Key facts
- Casa Grácia residency founded by Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian in Mahon, Menorca.
- Official launch in spring 2027.
- Five residencies per year: three visual artists (up to 3 months) and two writers (up to 6 months).
- No obligation to produce public presentation.
- Property built in 1860, renovated by Laplace and Maimó&Brosa.
- Includes 3,200-square-foot studio, study, and largest private walled garden in Mahon.
- Advisory board includes Hank Willis Thomas, Colson Whitehead, Iwan Wirth, and others.
- Applications for 2027 close July 31, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Rashid Johnson
- Sheree Hovsepian
- Katherine Brinson
- Cristopher Canizares
- Alex Ernst
- Debbie Hillyerd
- Gaurav Kapadia
- Patrick Radden Keefe
- Ravi Nandan
- Colson Whitehead
- Hank Willis Thomas
- Iwan Wirth
- Manuela Wirth
Institutions
- Casa Grácia
- Hauser & Wirth
- Hauser & Wirth Menorca
- Institut Menorquí d'Estudis
- Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma
- Laplace
- Maimó&Brosa
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Menorca
- Mahon
- Illa del Rei
- Balearic Islands
- Spain
- Paris