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The 15 must-visit art and design destinations in Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca

The Mediterranean • See & do • The 15 must-visit art and design destinations in Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca

The guide to art and design destinations in the Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands of Spain offer a unique artistic climate that has inspired creativity for centuries. Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca – each with their distinct artful vibe – are renowned for their vibrant contemporary art scenes, innovative architecture and cutting-edge design. From sleek modern galleries and avant-garde studios to stunning architectural masterpieces and captivating public installations, these islands are a haven for lovers of art and design. Join us as we explore the top must-visit destinations that celebrate the rich artistic heritage and dynamic creativity of these islands.

Hauser & Wirth Menorca

Hauser & Wirth Menorca is an art centre on Illa del Rei, Mahon harbour, blending art, education and conservation. Opened in 2021, it resides in restored 18th-century naval hospital buildings. The centre showcases contemporary works, including pieces by Eduardo Chillida and Roni Horn, and features an outdoor sculpture trail. Architect Luis Laplace and landscape designer Piet Oudolf created a space integrating historical architecture with modern elements. The site includes eight galleries, a restaurant and a shop, all harmoniously connected to their natural Mediterranean surroundings.

Hauser & Wirth
Diseminado Illa del Rei
Menorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of hauser & Wirth

Fundació Miró Mallorca

Fundació Miró Mallorca is an art centre in Palma, showcasing Joan Miró’s works and providing insights into his creative process. Founded by Miró and his wife in 1981, it houses his paintings, sculptures and prints alongside temporary exhibitions. The museum includes three unique buildings: the Sert Studio, the Son Boter and the Moneo Building. Rafael Moneo’s modern design contrasts with the historic Sert Studio and Son Boter, reflecting Miró’s artistic spirit and connection with nature. This blend of art and architecture offers a dynamic space for exhibitions and educational activities, honouring Miró’s legacy.

Fundació Miró Mallorca
C/ de Saridakis, 29
Palma de Mallorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Fundació Miró Mallorca

Galeria Cayón

Established in 2005, Galeria Cayón operates in Madrid, Menorca, and Manila. Known for exploring spatial relationships in art, it has exhibited works by Josef Albers, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol. The Menorca branch, housed in a 19th-century theatre, opened in 2018 with Fred Sandback’s minimalist works. It features high-profile exhibitions like those of Yves Klein, Stanley Whitney and Carlos Cruz-Diez. The gallery’s historic architecture in Menorca, with its 12-metre-high main hall, provides a stunning backdrop for these large-scale installations, blending historical and contemporary elements for a unique visitor experience.

Galeria Cayón
Carrer de Sant Roc, 24
Mahon
Menorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Galeria Cayón

Can Lis

Can Lis, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, is an iconic house on Mallorca’s south coast, completed in 1971. It features four interconnected blocks constructed from local marés sandstone, blending seamlessly into the cliffside landscape. The design optimises natural light and sea views, with each block oriented to harness the sun’s position. Utzon’s integration of traditional Mallorcan methods and modernist principles creates a harmonious space that reflects the island’s natural elements. Celebrated as one of the 20th century’s most significant homes, Can Lis embodies Utzon’s philosophy of blending mental and physical order, making it a masterpiece of residential architecture.

Can Lis
Avinguda Jorn Utzon, 80B
Santanyí
Mallorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Can Lis

Tabouret

The art gallery Tabouret and its artist’s residence is located in Mahón, Menorca, in a two-story building at Plaça Bastió. Specialising in contemporary and collectible design, it showcases curated objects, furniture and decor items by Isis-Colombe Combréas and Polina Torbina. Architect Léa Javal and local architect Bià Garriga Sánchez led the building’s rehabilitation. The gallery features a rotating selection of works, hosting resident designers and various events. Tabouret aims to energise the local art scene and will continue its presence online.

Tabouret
Plaça Bastió 4
Mahon
Menorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Tabouret

Fundación La Nave Salinas

The contemporary art space Fundación La Nave Salinas is situated in Ibiza, and was established by Lio Malca in 2015. Initially built in 1941 as a salt warehouse, the building was unused until Malca’s transformation. The gallery showcases contemporary art from Malca’s collection, featuring renowned artists like KAWS, Keith Haring, and Bill Viola. The exhibitions highlight diverse modern art pieces, with recent shows by Mai Blanco and Jonny Niesche. The foundation aims to integrate art into the community, making it accessible to the public. Architecturally, La Nave retains its historical structure, combining local sandstone with modern design.

Fundación La Nave Salinas
Carrer Sa Canal, 2
Sant Josep de sa Talaia
Ibiza
Spain

Photography courtesy of Fundación La Nave Salinas

Museo Sa Bassa Blanca

Museo Sa Bassa Blanca, located in Alcúdia, Mallorca, is a unique fusion of art, nature, and architecture. Founded by Yannick Vu and Ben Jakober, this museum offers a sensory experience within a protected wildlife sanctuary and integrates various cultural elements that reflect its founders’ vision of cultural development and environmental respect. The museum showcases a diverse collection, ranging from children’s portraits from the 16th to 19th centuries to contemporary art installations by artists like James Turrell and Yoko Ono. Additionally, visitors can explore the sculpture park featuring works by Yannick Vu and Ben Jakober themselves, among others.

Museo Sa Bassa Blanca
Camino del Collbaix, s/n,
Alcúdia
Mallorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Museo Sa Bassa Blanca

Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma

Opened in 2004, Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma is a leading contemporary art museum in Palma, Mallorca. It houses over 800 works from the late 19th century to the present, featuring artists like Picasso, Miró and Barceló, highlighting the Balearic Islands’ rich artistic heritage alongside international pieces. The museum showcases diverse exhibitions, from modernist and avant-garde works to pop art and conceptual pieces. Es Baluard’s architecture merges historic and modern elements, integrated into the Renaissance walls of Sant Pere Bastion, offering stunning views of Palma and the bay.

Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma
Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, 10
Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma

CCA Andratx

Founded in 2001 by Patricia and Jacob Asbaek, CCA Andratx is a premier cultural centre located in Andratx, Mallorca, dedicated to contemporary art. This 4,000 square metre venue, set against the backdrop of the Tramuntana mountains, offers a unique cultural experience through its gallery spaces, artist residencies and events. Its range of contemporary art features works by both emerging and established artists from around the world. Architecturally, CCA Andratx combines traditional Mallorcan marés stone with modern design elements. The building includes a cloistered courtyard, reminiscent of a monastery. The centre also boasts a café with stunning mountain views.

CCA Andratx
Carrer S'estanyera, 2
Andratx
Mallorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of CCA Andratx

Galería Parra & Romero

Established in 2012, Galería Parra & Romero in Ibiza is located in Santa Gertrudis. This unique space hosts site-specific projects and serves as a cultural hub for artists, curators and intellectuals. The gallery’s avant-garde environment combines modern and traditional elements, fostering creativity and artistic dialogue. It continues Ibiza’s legacy as a cultural bastion by featuring innovative contemporary art exhibitions. The Ibiza gallery enhances its offerings with a warehouse-like space, making it an ideal setting for the avant-garde art it showcases.

Galería Parra & Romero
C/Passeig de Santa Gertrudis, 9
Santa Gertrudis de Fruteira
Ibiza
Spain

Photography courtesy of Galería Parra & Romero

10N Gallery

10N Gallery, in Menorca, offers a unique and dynamic space dedicated to contemporary art. This gallery, which also has a location in Brussels, is known for its exploration of new artistic languages, focusing on the boundaries of conceptual and minimal art. The Menorca gallery hosts various site-specific projects, creating a meeting point for artists, curators and art enthusiasts. The gallery features a diverse range of exhibitions and represents both emerging and established artists in an environment of creative experimentation and dialogue. Its avant-garde setting, enhanced by modern and traditional design elements, makes it a significant cultural hub on the island.

10N Gallery
Avinguda es Castell, 3 Polígono
Es Castel
Menorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of 10N Gallery

Casa Broner

Casa Broner, designed by German architect and painter Erwin Broner in 1960, is located in Ibiza’s Sa Penya neighbourhood. This modernist house served as Broner’s residence and studio, blending Bauhaus principles with local Ibizan design. The two-story house includes original furniture, paintings and drawings by Broner, maximising light and space within its 80-square-metre footprint. Partly cantilevered over a cliff, it offers stunning views of the sea and Formentera. Declared a Cultural Interest in 2000, Casa Broner showcases the harmonious integration of modernist and traditional architecture.

Casa Broner
Travessia de sa Penya, 15
Ibiza
Spain

Photography courtesy of Casa Broner

Fundación Bartolomé March

Fundación Bartolomé March, established in 1975 by Bartolomé March Servera, is located in the historic Palau March in Palma de Mallorca. The foundation showcases March’s extensive art collection, including modern and contemporary sculptures by artists like Rodin, Henry Moore and Eduardo Chillida. It also features an 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene with over a thousand figures. The Palau March itself, designed by architect Luis Gutierrez Soto, blends Majorcan and Italian baroque influences, creating an exquisite backdrop for the foundation’s diverse collections.

Fundación Bartolomé March
Carrer del Palau Reial, 18
Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca
Spain

Photography courtesy of Fundación Bartolomé March

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Ibiza

Opened in 1969 by the Ibiza City Council, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Ibiza is one of Spain’s oldest contemporary art museums. Located in the historic Dalt Vila, the 18th-century Sala de Armas houses the museum. Renovated from 2007 to 2012, the museum features avant-garde works, Biennial of Ibiza awards and engravings from Carl van der Voort’s donation. It showcases international and local artists like Miquel Barceló and Barry Flanagan. The architecture blends historical and modern elements, with added subterranean levels and exhibition spaces.

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Ibiza
Zona Dalt Vila, Ronda de Narcis Puget Viñas
Ibiza
Spain

Photography courtesy of Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Ibiza

Espacio Micus

Espacio Micus, founded by German painter Eduard Micus, is an art gallery near Jesús, Ibiza. Built between 1995 and 2000, it blends with the natural surroundings, featuring whitewashed walls and skylights that illuminate contemporary artworks with Mediterranean light. The gallery showcases Micus’s works alongside exhibitions from local, national and international artists. Architecturally, it reflects Balearic traditions with modernist influences.