Casa Museo J. Torrens Lladó

Museums | Palma de Mallorca

Casa Museo Joaquín Torrents Lladó, a space dedicated to this multifaceted artist who lived in the second half of the XX Century, is to be found in Palma. Oil paintings, drawings, water colours and sculptures form part of the material displayed in his former house and now museum. Joaquín Torrents Lladó (Badalona 1946-Palma 1993) first travelled to Mallorca in the summer of 1967. A year later, he moved into Valldemossa, where he cultivated his three interests: stage design, painting and theatre. Then he moved to the centre of Palma, alternating his sojourns in the Balearics with trips to Madrid, Stockholm, Florida or Venice, a city about which he was truly passionate. Casa Museo Joaquín Torents Lladó has been located in the former residence of the artist since March 2002. Two collections have contributed to the material: that belonging to the J. Torrents Lladó Foundation, which was created soon after the sudden death of the painter in 1993; and the collection of the Government of the Balearic Islands. The painter was an exceptional landscape artist and was also especially important as a portrait artist. During these years he came to immortalise figures of royalty and international politics, such as the King and Queen of Spain, various members of the Kennedy family, or Princess Caroline of Monaco. One of his most important recognitions came in 1988 when he was named 'World Personality of the Year'. A permanent exhibition composed of 120 pieces The permanent exhibition is composed of 120 works distributed over two floors covering every period of his production. Oil paintings, drawings, water colours, sculptures and personal objects recreate the life and work of the artist. The entire exhibit is renewed every six months at the end of March and at the beginning of October. Two temporary exhibitions a year and other different cultural activities are also held. One of these is the cycle of concerts that takes place during the months of July and August. Open Tuesdays to Fridays 11.00 to 19.00; Saturdays and holidays 10.00 to 14.00; Sundays and Mondays closed. Access for the disabled.