The Top Galleries And Art Events In Ibiza

Ibiza has been a magnet for bohemians, drifters, and artists of all inclinations for many decades now, so it should come as no surprise that the island has outstanding artistic spaces. Here are some of the top galleries—and events—on the White Isle to fill your eyeballs with art.

1. Ibiza Contemporary Art Museum

Archaeological site, Building, Museum

The Museu d’Art Contemporani features some major internationally renowned artists and really punches above its weight in terms of quality for such a small island. The permanent collection of Antoni Marí Ribas, one of the most prolific painters born in Ibiza, is well worth a browse, along with a spectacular collection of posters from nearby Carl van der Voort Gallery. Temporary exhibits are excellent too, including most recently a stunning collection of designs by the LOEWE fashion house. The historic building has been beautifully restored with glass floors laid over an archeological site making for an enjoyable stroll around some fantastic curations.

2. La Maison de l’Elephant

Store

Fronted by enormous sculptures of robots, silver skulls and pink elephants, it’s hard to miss this design concept store on the road to Sant Josep. Step inside to discover five floors dedicated entirely to outrageously quirky and contemporary design. Among the art you are able to find and buy decorations, antiques, unique furniture, and even fashion, ranging from humbly affordable to eye-wateringly expensive. The founder, Bruno Reymond, is interior stylist to many infamous buildings on the island, including the extravagant Ushuaia superclub and the gorgeous Pacha Hotel, and it is no surprise that his curations here make for an unforgettable visit.

Ruta Del Arte

Following in the footsteps of such events in Paris, London, Amsterdam and Barcelona, Ibiza too has its own annual “Ruta Del Arte,” hosted by Art Club Ibiza, where artists open up their creative spaces to the curious public for a limited period of time. Art lovers are able, by appointment, to explore the studios of more than 90 participants and meet the artists face to face as they explain their techniques and passions to an interested crowd. The official programme is launched in the popular Ibizan magazine An Artist’s Guide, followed by a celebration of the festival at the Palacio de Congresos that hosts a yearly exhibition of featured works from the event.

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Bloop Festival

The socially conscious Bloop art festival returns with a different theme every year to decorate the streets of Ibiza. Enormous and vibrant murals by prestigious graffiti artists adorn a multitude of walls across the island, while interactive audio-visual installations and photography exhibitions also excite and ignite the creative crowds season after season. Though not a permanent gallery per se, it is definitely an event worth noting in the diary for any art lover visiting the island.