Palma's enchanting Nit de l'Art returns in September

Palma's Nit de l'Art, which translates to "Night of Art" in English, is an annual cultural event that takes place across the islands capital.

This vibrant and exciting event is a celebration of contemporary art and culture, bringing together artists, galleries, and the public for a night of artistic exploration and enjoyment.

Galleries will be open from 6pm until 11pm.

The Nit de l'Art typically occurs in September and marks the beginning of the art season in Palma. The event takes place in the historic center of the city, where numerous art galleries, cultural spaces, and museums open their doors late into the evening. The streets come alive with exhibitions, performances, installations, and other creative presentations, showcasing a diverse range of artistic expressions.

During Nit de l'Art, visitors have the opportunity to engage with local and international artists, view new exhibitions, and experience a dynamic fusion of traditional and contemporary art forms. It's a unique chance to immerse oneself in the local art scene, discover emerging talents, and appreciate established artists' works.

The atmosphere of Nit de l'Art is electric, with bustling crowds filling the streets, galleries, and squares. It's a social and cultural gathering that brings people from all walks of life together to celebrate creativity and artistic innovation. The event often includes live music, performances, and interactive art experiences, creating a festive and engaging environment for attendees.

Palma's Nit de l'Art has gained recognition as a significant cultural event not only within the local community but also among art enthusiasts and visitors to the island. It reflects Palma's commitment to fostering a thriving arts and culture scene and provides a platform for artists to showcase their talents and connect with a wider audience.

Whether you're an art aficionado or simply curious about contemporary artistic expressions, Palma's Nit de l'Art offers a captivating and immersive experience that highlights the city's vibrant cultural identity.

The event that makes Mallorca the epicentre of the country's artistic activity has an increasingly extensive programme. This year it will feature solo exhibitions by Susy Gómez at Baró and Teresa Matas at Aba Art Lab.

It is worth mentioning the participation of Josep Santamaria, an artist born in Palma, with the exhibition Variables, which can be visited in two spaces simultaneously, the Galeria Xavier Fiol and the Galeria Pep Llabrés; likewise, from Pollensa, the Maior gallery invites the young Mallorcan artist Laia Ventayol to get to know her.

On the other hand, Anna Mero offers the opportunity to get to know her works through an open day at the CCA Andratx, among other exhibitions; Nadia Barkate, Alex Hudson and Nadia Naveau are at the Galeria Fermay; in Fran Reus there are three exhibitions; with the solo exhibition by Andi Fischer, Kewenig Palma opens its galleries; while in s'Excorxador, L21 opens its programme with three solo exhibitions, the public will be able to enjoy the works of Rob Thom, Ryan Browning and Ákos Ezer; the young gallery, La Bibi presents a solo project by the celebrated artist Serge Attukwei and, finally, to finish the artistic journey Oliver Osborne, Inês Zenha and Diego Delas present their large-scale works in the Pelaires gallery.

Full programme below

Art Palma Contemporary Galleries

1 ABA Art Lab: Vol interromput d’una papallona vermella - Teresa Matas. Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina 21, Palma, 971-717835; abaart.com
2 Baró: Campos penetrables - Susy Gómez. Carrer de Can Sanç, 13, Palma, 971 31 14 59; barogaleria.com
3 CCA: Do you believe in goats? - Anna Nero; Humdrum - Eve Ackroyd, Mary Corman, Li Jun, Irena Jurek, Ji Woo Kim, Kathryn Lynch, Josep Maynou, Martin Parr, Andrew Pope, Hunter Potter, Cathrine Raben Davidsen, David Risley, Mason Saltarrelli, Koichi Sato, Francisco Tavoni; Between Before and After - Clare Woods; Sign of Equestrian - Sarah Miska & Andy Woll. Carrer Estanyera 2, Andratx, 971-137770; ccandratx.eu
4 Galería Fran Reus: Thom Trojanowski, Jack Jubb, Guillermo; Marian Garrido. The Vault - Piotr Bury Lakomy. Passeig de Mallorca 4, Palma, 971-227807; galeriafranreus.net
5 Galería Kewenig: TATA ! falling good - Andi Fischer. Oratori de Sant Feliu, Carrer Sant Feliu, Palma, 971-716134; gallery@kewenig.com
6 Galería Pelaires: Manganese Blue - Oliver Osborne; Everything that has been swallowed must return - Inês Zenha; The Attic of my daydreams is my grandmother - Diego Delas Carrer Can Verí 3, Palma, 971-720375; pelaires.com
7 Galería Pep Llabrés: Variables - Josep Santamaria. Carrer Sant Jaume 17, Palma, 971-447355; galeriapepllabres.com
8 Galería Fermay: The Melee - Nadia Barkate, Alex Hudson i Nadia Naveau. Carrer Pare Bartomeu Pou, 42, Palma, 971 758 588, galeriafermay.com
9 L21 Gallery: Berserkers - Rob Thom; Loot - Ryan Browning; At least we had fun today... - Ákos Ezer. Carrer Germans García Peñaranda, 1A, Palma, 971 57 72 38; 21gallery.com
10 Galería Xavier Fiol: “Variables” - Josep Santamaria. Carrer Sant Jaume 23 A, Palma, 630 20 75 24; galeriaxavierfiol.com
11 Maior Pollença: Balancí - Laia Ventayol. Plaça Major, 4, 1º, Pollença, 971 53 00 95;
galeriamaior.es; edicionsmaior.com
12 La Bibi Gallery: Temporary Echoes - Aljoscha, Manu García and Oliver Sundqvist. Carrer del Molí del Comte, 47A, Palma, 971 465 498; labibigallery.com
13 Hotel Sant Francesc: Cosmic Dance – Lin Utzon . Sant FrancesHotel, Plaça Sant Francesc, 5, Palma; cooperation with CCA Andratx.

Associated galleries

14 M77: Sunflower Days - Santi Moix Vue sur la Mer - Charlotte Perriand. Costa de Santa Creu, 8, Palma, +39 3393988499; info@m77gallery.com
15 P Gallery: Elements of matter - Carl Fredrik Ekstrom. Plaça de Cort, 3. Palace Revolution - Denise Grünstein; 4 Art rugs in a Palace - D. Grünstein, Matthias Van Arkel, Diana Orving and Carl Fredrik Ekstrom; Magical Thinking – Diana Orving. Carrer San Feliu, 11, Palma, +46 (0) 70 643 12 10 pgallery.org

Associated cultural centres and museums

16 ADEMA: Entre blau i groc, verd - ADEMA students.Carrer de Sant Jaume, 4, Palma; ademaescuelauniversitaria.com – 871 770 307
17 Caixa Forum: “El jardí d’Anglada - Camarasa; Silly Simphony audiovisual installation - Martin Vitaliti . Plaça Weyler 3, Palma, 971 178 512; caixaforum.org/es/palma
18 Casal Solleric: Paseo del Born 27, Palma, 971-722092; casalsolleric.palma.cat
19 Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia: M3 / Trobades a la Fase V. Plaça del Hospital, 4, Palma; Exhibitions by galleries La Bibi, Maior Pollença and the CCA Andtratx.
20 Fundació Miró Mallorca: El Miró de Son Boter. Cada Forma és una Forma del Temps - Glenda León. Carrer Saridakis 29, Cala Major, 971-701420; miromallorca.com
21 Museum Es Baluard: Romeos, luchadorxs e insecto - Dora García; Music as a Foreign Language - Carles Congost and Jeremy Deller; Camins d’horabaixa. Iniciació al bosc - Álvaro Perdices; Sense Rumb. Confrontar la Imago Mundi” Commissioned Agustin Pérez Rubio. Plaça Porta Sta. Catalina 10, Palma, 971-908200; esbaluard.org
22 Can Balaguer: 1,2,3... Acció!” Pièce distingée Nº 45 - La Ribot. Carrer de la Unió, 3, Palma. 971225900; canbalaguer.palma.cat
23 Centre Cultural Concepció 12: Ta-ra (Walles 2013-2022)- Sebastián Bruno. Carrer de la Concepció 12, Palma
24 La Lotja: Mar interior - Pedro Cabrita Reis. Plaça de la Llotja, 5, Palma
25. Museu Fundación Juan March: La Suite Vollard: una biografia (III: L’epíleg) - Conversation between the curator Renata Ribeiro and the artist and performer Chvis Mármol. Carrer de Sant Miquel, 11, Palma. 971 71 35 15; march.es/es/palma

26. Brondo Architect Hotel: Artists:Carlos Prieto, José Luís Mesas and Mar Canada. Exhibiting jewellery, cookery, fashion and painting. Carrer de Can Brondo, 4, Palma. brondoarchitecthotel.com