Exploring Boundaries: Jessica Stockholder and Eugenio Dittborn

At Es Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani in Palma, two captivating exhibitions are currently on display, offering an engaging blend of contemporary art that challenges traditional boundaries.

Jessica Stockholder: Cardinal Directions
On view until August 24, 2025, this exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in Jessica Stockholder’s distinctive fusion of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Known for her innovative approach to expanded painting, Stockholder transforms the exhibition space into an interactive environment that disrupts conventional art forms. By incorporating diverse materials and vibrant colors, she creates dynamic, site-specific installations that redefine the relationship between space and art. Her work encourages a new perspective on the act of seeing, where the boundaries between media are blurred.

Eugenio Dittborn: Airmail Paintings
Running until June 15, 2025, this exhibition showcases Eugenio Dittborn’s iconic “Airmail Paintings.” Since the 1980s, Dittborn has employed this unique medium, blending elements of letters and paintings to explore themes of mobility, communication, and the global circulation of art. His works, often sent through the post as folded canvases, embody the interconnectedness of people and places across the world. The exhibition at Es Baluard includes some of Dittborn’s most notable pieces, emphasizing the emotional and political power of art as it transcends borders.

Both exhibitions at Es Baluard invite visitors to explore themes of space, movement, and identity, while offering a unique lens through which to view the complexities of contemporary art. The museum also features the “In Transit” project, an interactive initiative that encourages educational and social groups to create their own airmail-inspired artworks, fostering a deeper engagement with Dittborn’s practice and expanding the dialogue between the public and the artists.

With these thought-provoking exhibitions, Es Baluard continues to serve as a vibrant hub for contemporary art, fostering dialogue between artists, audiences, and the ever-evolving cultural landscape of the Balearic Islands.