ART-SCENE.TV MALLORCA SPECIAL

ART HOTSPOT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN - Mallorcas Unknown Face

The Balearic Island surprises visitors with an unexpected variety of Modern Art. Far from the crowded touristic hotpots, environmental problems and the famous party areas of the 'Ballermann', Mallorca has a lot to offer for art lovers…

ES BALUARD - Modern Art in Palma's City Walls

'Es Baluard' means bulwark in Catalan. This can also be interpreted as a reference to Palma de Pallorca as a bulwark of art. The museum is built into the Renaissance city wall, which dates from the 16th century. The integration of the historic elements in the modern parts of the wall has been successful, the whole structure is harmonic.

FUNDACIÓN JUAN MARCH - Private Collection of Mallorca’s Richest Financier

Nobody would expect a museum of Modern Art in Palma’s most expensive shopping street Sant Miguel. Since 1990, the historic 17th century city palace and former apartment house hosts part of the extensive Fundación Juan March art collection. Today, visitors can find it next to Gucci, Prada and Desigual.