Miquel Barceló: The artist who brought the sea into Palma Cathedral

Miquel Barceló grew up in Felanitx, where his mother painted landscapes. He went on to work far beyond Mallorca, including in Mali, but one of the best places to get a feel for his work is inside Palma Cathedral. Find the Chapel of Sant Pere and give your eyes a moment to adjust.

From Felanitx to La Seu

Explore the area in our Felanitx guide and our Palma Old Town guide.

Fish, fruit and a wall that seems to move

Barceló’s ceramic work fills the chapel walls with forms that seem to press out of the clay. Look for the fish and the fruit before taking in the whole scene. It’s one of those works that changes depending on how far back you stand.

Further reading: more on Miquel Barceló.

Part of People of Mallorca.

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