Gallery RED: A Visit That Lingers

When I walk through Palma’s old town and suddenly come upon the large, open doors of Gallery RED, it’s always a small moment of happiness. The gallery is located on a square where you like to pause — people, cafés, and then those tall shop windows behind which pop and contemporary art flirt with each other. Inside, international names mix with young artists from Spain; there are large prints, daring paintings and pieces of furniture you’d more likely expect in a studio than in a shop window. What I like: it’s not a dusty institution. The team speaks English, German and Spanish, takes time for questions and is happy to explain why a work is important or how a piece can be integrated into a home. If you have a concrete project — living room, hotel or office — you can use the art advisory services: from transport to framing to hanging. For locals, the rotating exhibitions are a good reason to stop by more often. It’s a place to gather ideas, not just to buy. On a Friday evening you can easily spend an hour there, drink an espresso from the corner and chat with someone about a work. In short: Gallery RED in Palma feels like an open studio that remains both professional and accessible.