Phillip Witcomb on discovering the shocking truth about the identity of his father and how he found peace on Mallorca capturing the island’s beauty through art.
Art & Culture
The Voice of Tradition – Júlia Colom
Meet Júlia Colom, the rising star bringing traditional Mallorcan music into the 21st century – and across the globe.
From Ocean to Art: Re-thinking Plastic
In 2014 Julià Panadès started making assemblages with ocean plastic, something that informs his larger practice and relationship to the world.
Loved by Deià, cherished by the art world
Artist Cecilie Sheridan talks about her creative work at the Belmond La Residencia and the inspiring collection that fills its walls.
David Gómez Piano Player
Classical concerts played in unusual, candlelit venues on Mallorca are alluring audiences across the island.
Gallery Red has the wow factor
Wow-factor pieces fill Gallery Red and its founder Drew Aaron is one of the top 50, under-50s art collectors in the world. Find out more.
Gallery Red exhibits historic artwork
Gallery RED in Palma showcases the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat from the private collection of Drew Aaron and Hana Soukupovà.
Artist Grason Ratowsky
Exchanging the buzzing New York metropolis for the sedate Mallorcan countryside, painter Grason Ratowsky has found the perfect retreat for exploring his creativity – and starting a family.
“I’m always looking for that next wow-piece”
Drew Aaron owner of Gallery Red in Palma talks through how he chooses art and pulls together a collection of work that speaks to its viewer.
“My observation is my curiosity”
Award-winning artist Francesca Martí discusses her exhibition ‘Energy Ray’ and how it discusses themes surrounding communication.
Glamour and sparkle with Martina Hirschmeier
Martina Hirschmeier’s talents lie both behind and in front of the camera as she transforms any event into a glamorous occasion as an MC, host or compere.
A standing ovation for Palma Auditorium
Palma Auditorium celebrates its 50th anniversary of bringing incredible music, theatre and dance from all over the world to Mallorca.
CCA Andratx Contemporary Art Gallery
Up there with the most important locations for art on Mallorca is CCA Andratx, whose huge premises house a roster of exhibits and lively events.
Exquisite African Skulptures
A giraffe in your garden or a tortoise on your terrace? Take your pick of majestic animals at Exquisite African Skulptures.
The Pasodos Ballet Company
Founded by Mallorcan Laura Macías and Irishman Gavin de Paor, the Pasodos dance company has been bringing ballet to the world’s stages since 2003.
Hunt Slonem: The last true Southern Gothic
With excessive colour and plays on proliferation Hunt Slonem’s paintings are more analogous to a Mad Hatter’s tea party than a blue-chip artist.
Awash with creativity
Mallorca based artist Barbara Lovrich’s watercolours are rooted in meditation and maternity and expressed through vibrant flowers and figures. Read her story here…
Amparo Sard: The physical and the philosophical
Mallorcan artist, Amparo Sard, tells us about her background, her inspiration and, of course, her critically-acclaimed artwork.
Stick No Bills: Timeless images for good causes
Set in a charming centuries-old building, Stick No Bills gallery sells genuine vintage and retro-style poster art inspired by the golden age of travel.
Joan Valent: The minimalist maestro
Joan Valent is an award-winning Mallorcan composer who has settled back on his beloved island with his Mexican wife, Mariana Salinas.
A contemporary artist with a conscience
Passionate about life, Lorenzo Quinn (son of Anthony) is a master sculptor who captures the beauty and fragility of our modern world through his art works.
Artist Joan Avila Fuster
Until his critically-ill father passed away in 2006, Joan Ávila Fuster used to visit him…
Natasha Zupan
Cultured, elegant, ethereal like a 1930s diva, and blessed with an overwhelming creative talent, Natasha Zupan welcomes Soledad Bescós into her studio-home in Valldemossa.
The Last Word, by Francesca Marti
Her art has been exhibited around the world, and even owned by royalty, Francesca Martí – the renowned Sóller-born artist talks about her work.
Fabrizio Plessi
Has achieved the seemingly impossible, exhibiting in six museums in six months. Soledad Bescós tells the story.