Palma Town Hall inaugurates today Wednesday the Espai Cor, a new cultural space located in the hallway leading to the municipal offices, with the exhibition Ple al buit by the renowned Majorcan sculptor Joan Cortés. The exhibition, which will be open to the public until 13th April, marks the beginning of cultural activity in this venue, designed to become an artistic meeting point in the city.
Sculptor Joan Cortés and his exhibition Ple al buit inaugurate the Espai Cor of Ajuntament de Palma. Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.
The first deputy mayor and councillor for Culture, Javier Bonet, emphasised that the choice of the name Espai Cor is not accidental, but rather “a statement of intent“, as it symbolises “the strong commitment of the Ajuntament to consider art and culture as the heart that makes this city beat“. Bonet stressed that the aim of the space is to “create culture from feeling, emotion, and warm reception“, with the intention of reaching people of all ages and backgrounds.
The inaugural exhibition brings together sculptures and prints which, in Bonet’s words, aim to capture “the essence of beauty that has no defined time or place, but perhaps contains them all.”
Joan Cortés, a career spanning over four decades
Joan Cortés, originally from Pollença and with a career spanning over four decades, is considered one of the most prominent artists in the Balearic Islands. He began his career in the 1980s, solidifying his reputation in the 1990s. He has exhibited in iconic galleries and spaces such as Casal Solleric and Es Baluard in Palma, Galería Maior in Pollença, and Galería Van der Voort in Eivissa. His work has been part of international fairs such as ARCO, Art Cologne, and Artissima.
Cortés’ creations are part of important public and private collections, including those of the Govern de les Illes Balears, the Fundación Sa Nostra, and the Museo Patio Herreriano in Valladolid, among others.
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