Ibiza Art

- Artists in Ibiza get easily inspired by the legendary mystical spirit of Ibiza -

Ibiza in 50ties was a place of refuge for many artists from around the world, as also for a number of Dutch writers and poets, such as: Cees Nooteboom, Jan Cremer, Harry Mullisch and Simon Vinkenoog, which fled from the narrow minded postwar atmosphere in the Netherlands to find new inspiration in Ibiza.

Ibiza, still untouched in those years was unspoiled and the inhabitants were particularly tolerant, as a result of centuries of domination by many different cultures.
Also Dutch visual artists such as Jan Cremer, Lei Molin painter, photographer, illustrator Cas Oorthuys and Waldemar Post found their inspiration here in those days.
Ibiza, with its high degree of freedom and tolerance, proved the perfect source of inspiration that all were looking for after the war, to give shape to a new ideal of light and freedom.
Later on new generations of artists came to the go-as-you-please atmosphere of the island, including digital artists Micha Klein and Danielle Kwaaitaal that projected their designs in the Pacha, a famous and trendsetting club on Ibiza.

A special and fruitful cooperation between the Groninger Museum, Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam and a cultural organization in Ibiza has led to a unique survey of visual arts and literature by Dutch artists who visited or lived in Ibiza over the past half century.
Focal punt of this exhibition were Jan Cremers activities in the 60-ties and that of Micha Klein in the 90-ties.
Micha Klein worked several seasons at various locations and clubs in Ibiza, and performed in Amnesia, Privilege, Pacha and KM5. This exhibition also displayed works by Danielle Kwaaitaal.

The exhibition - Vamos a IBIZA / Into IBIZA! / Going to Ibiza / Coming from Ibiza - was held in 2007 both in Amsterdam and in Eivissa on Ibiza.

Presently, over 50 years later, Ibiza still attracts artists from all around the world, and still today they are not only attracted by the beautiful, unspoilt landscape of the island but also by the ideal of freedom and tolerance that the island and its inhabitants strongly promote, that provides a source of inspiration for many young artists, who by staying in this beautiful island give impetus to new and fresh artistic expressions.

In Ibiza Art you will find all art galleries (which are many) spread over the entire island. Such as Van der Voort Gallery in Ibiza and Galería Es Moli with an interesting mix of modern art and photos and various fascinating pieces. If you are interested in local artists than the House gallery Ibiza is worth a visit.

Of course Ibiza also offers historical art that is exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Ibiza and at The Des Puig Molins Necropolis your will find remnants of the Phoenicians.

More about the cultural backgrounds of the island you'll find in the Etnological Museum in Santa Eulalia, and in the living museum Can Ros (a restored finca, with authentic furnishings in Santa Eulalia), where you can admire everything about the life of the former islanders.

Ibiza Town also has a Museum of Modern Art.
Artists on Ibiza are being inspired by the mystical spirit of Ibiza, that one experiences immediately after arrival on the island. This island breathes pure energy.

A selection of artwork from Ibiza artists are displayed on our pages.
ibiza-art.net offers a free ONLINE gallery for artists from Ibiza, some of them already have their own browser for displaying their works.

EXHIBITIONS can be announced at IBIZA EVENTS through our contact form !

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