Palma Art
Art in Palma
Welcome to the "Art in Palma " section. Palma is an art lovers paradise with an incredible choice of galleries to visit ranging from National collections to smaller independent exhibitions. Below you will find just a few of our favourites.
Art Galleries Palma
Es Baluard
Es Baluard - this gallery was opened in 2004 and houses modern and contemporary art. The artists range from the late 19th to the 21st century. Tel: (971 908200). This is a wonderful, imaginative building which displays art work to great advantage. Some declare that the building is better than the art on display but that's unfair. The Light Messages exhibition in the basement was exciting, shocking and fascinating. Now how often can you say that about an art exhibition?
Museu de Mallorca
Museu de Mallorca - this is the islands leading museum, inside is a treasure trove of pictures, sculptures and ceramics. Tel: (971 717540). This museum contains important archaeological remains, ranging from Talayotic figures to Moorish ceramics, and other items like Gothic panels. Especially interesting is the collection of weapons, ornaments and spiritual symbols relating to the island's first settlers. There are also paintings, Renaissance and Baroque ceramics, and a section with modernistic furniture.
Museu Diocesà
Museu Diocesà - on display in this museum is a mixture of historical and religious items spanning over 5 centuries. This museum is designed to look like an antiques shop and attracts many visitors. Particularly noteworthy are: a picture of St George slaying the dragon in front of Palma's city gate, painted in 1468-70 by Pere Nisart; Bishop Galiana's panel depicting the life of St Paul (who is portrayed holding a sword); the Gothic pulpit in a Mudéjar (Spanish-Moorish) style; and the jasper sarcophagus of Jaume II, which stood in the cathedral until 1904.