The Office of Culture of the Consell de Formentera is pleased to report that from 29 May to 10 June, the "Ajuntament Vell" exhibition space will host "Habitat", a spring group exhibition organised and promoted by the Association of Artists of Formentera (ADAF) with the participation of 15 local artists.

The artists' decision to unite their talents in a group exhibition was born from the urgent need to address the issue of housing in our society. This unique and diverse exhibition highlights the artists' sense of social responsibility in sharing their vision on the crucial and sensitive subject of housing and our place on the island, and transform it into works of art.

Under the concept of "inhabiting", each artist has channelled their emotions and personal perspectives into the work, bringing together a wide range of styles and disciplines. The exhibition will include both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works, with oil and acrylic paintings, mixed techniques, photography, wood sculptures, and other forms of artistic expression. The group exhibition is a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate local artistic talent and the diversity of approaches to this timely theme. "The exhibition is a reminder that art is a universal language capable of transcending barriers and connecting people. Not only does it give local artists a platform to express themselves, but also invites us all to explore and question our relationship with the environment around us", explained ADAF.

Participating artists include Anna Reina, Bea Cubero, Brenda Novak, Diana Masiliauska, Emilia Brussoni, Fran Lucas Simón, Laura Larocca, Lola Raya, Marco Sánchez Noé, Maria Lagrange, Maribel Escandell Guasch, Irina Zadek, Simona Colzi, Silvina Taffuri and Teresa Matilla.

"Habitar" opens Monday 29 May at 8.00pm, and can be seen until 10 June, Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00am to 2.00pm and 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Sala d'Exposicions "Ajuntament Vell".

25 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera

24 May, Simona Colzi will return to Centre Antoni Tur "Gabrielet" with "Madre Tierra", an exhibition of textile art with which the artist shares her creative methodology to raise awareness about environmental preservation. The display centres on the plants, flowers, roots and minerals used by the artist for natural dyes, and the way she prepares the fabrics, as well as art pieces like small- and large-format paintings and tapestries.

The exhibition will be on view from 24 May to 2 June, Monday to Sunday, 10.30am to 2.00pm and 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

19 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera

On the occasion of Festes de Sant Ferran, Úrsula Pomar Capó will offer a solo flute recital in the church of Sant Ferran, Sunday 21 May at 8.00pm. In the words of the flutist herself, "'Flautania' is the intersection of three concepts: flute, fantasy and litany". "It's a journey through the solo flute canon from the 17th century to present day", she added.

Bio
Born in Sóller, Úrsula Pomar completed studies at the Conservatori Superior de les Illes Balears, ESMUC in Barcelona and Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Switzerland. She currently teaches at and directs the School of Music and Dance of Formentera.

16 May 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera

Thursday 18 May at 7.00pm, Jardí de ses Eres will become the backdrop to a concert by the Medikoak and Au Choeur Des Dames choirs, both from Bayonne, in the Northern Basque Country, and the Polyphonic Choir of Formentera.

Friday 19 May at 6.30pm, the two visiting choirs will also give a performance in the church of Sant Francesc.

Alejandra Ferrer, education councillor, encouraged all of Formentera to enjoy these free concerts, which she framed as "part of the collaboration of the Escola de Música's collaboration with other choirs". She added that next year, the Formentera choir would travel to the French Basque Country––"a testament to these exchanges that enrich our musical culture".

12 de maig de 2023
Àrea de Comunicació
Consell de Formentera