Mallorca

Is Dubai’s loss Palma's gain? Newly revived Mallorca fair offers ’sun, sand and safety’ for wealthy Germans

VIP day of Art Cologne Palma Mallorca saw brisk sales at the lower end, while war in the Middle East boosts the Spanish island's position as a holiday and culture destination

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Art Cologne heads to the beach with revived Mallorca edition

Nearly two decades after its short-lived debut, the venerable German fair returns to Palma’s newly energised art scene with a strong showing of local galleries

Fair behemoths bet on Gulf plus new, bigger venues for Independent—a quick look at art fairs in 2026

Art Basel and Frieze are expanding in the Middle East while Art Cologne is reinstating its Mallorca edition

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Art Cologne sets up subsidiary fair in Palma de Mallorca

By following Art Basel's example, organisers hope to rival their prosperity