Tomorrow, Friday, February 7 at 7:30 PM, the Centre Internacional de Fotografia Toni Catany (CIFTC) will host the presentation of the documentary Compàs de Silenci. Jean Marie del Moral – Miquel Barceló, directed by Cesc Mulet. This documentary explores the more than forty-year relationship between photographer Jean Marie del Moral and artist Miquel Barceló, offering a unique perspective on the creative process of the Mallorcan painter.
Coinciding with the documentary presentation, the expanded exhibition Jean Marie del Moral, retrats de Miquel Barceló will open, complementing the exhibition “Toni Catany, retrats i ceràmiques de Miquel Barceló” with a new selection of portraits by Del Moral, drawn from his personal collection and a donation made to the Fundació Toni Catany.
A documentary exploring four decades of artistic collaboration
The documentary Compàs de Silenci. Jean Marie del Moral – Miquel Barceló, directed by Cesc Mulet, focuses on the close relationship between Jean Marie del Moral and Miquel Barceló since their first meeting in 1985, when the photographer captured the painter in his Parisian studio. Since then, Del Moral has documented Barceló’s artistic evolution in different locations, including Barcelona, Paris, Mali, Artà, Palermo, and Vilafranca de Bonany.
In the photographer’s own words, his work has been like “writing a novel with photographs, a novel immersed in the silences of the studio”, reflecting Barceló’s artistic transformation and maturity over time.
The presentation will feature a screening of a fragment of the documentary and a conversation between director Cesc Mulet and photographer Jean Marie del Moral, offering a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the creative process behind this audiovisual work.
Expanded Exhibition: Jean Marie del Moral, retrats de Miquel Barceló
Alongside the presentation of the documentary Compàs de Silenci. Jean Marie del Moral – Miquel Barceló, the public will have the chance to experience the expansion of the exhibition Toni Catany, retrats i ceràmiques de Miquel Barceló, featuring a series of portraits taken by Jean Marie del Moral over the years. These images, donated to the Fundació Toni Catany, are now part of the ongoing exhibition, creating a visual dialogue between the artistic visions of Toni Catany and Jean Marie del Moral regarding Miquel Barceló.
This exhibition expands the photographic legacy of two of the most important portraitists of the Mallorcan artist, connecting their distinct perspectives on Barceló and his creative process.
Jean Marie del Moral: A life dedicated to photography
Born in France to Spanish exiled parents, Jean Marie del Moral began his career in photojournalism, documenting social movements and historical events such as the Carnation Revolution in Portugal. Throughout his career, he has worked for prestigious publications such as L’Humanité, Fortune Magazine, Vogue, Madame Figaro, El País Semanal, and Travel and Leisure.
His encounter with Joan Miró in 1978 was pivotal in shaping his trajectory, leading him to specialize in photographing the studios and creative processes of renowned artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Motherwell, Antoni Tàpies, Antonio Saura, Julian Schnabel, and Zao Wou-Ki. His work with Miquel Barceló has been one of his longest and most significant collaborations, documenting the painter’s life and work over four decades.
Presentation of the documentary Compàs de Silenci: A must-see event
The presentation of the documentary Compàs de Silenci. Jean Marie del Moral – Miquel Barceló and the opening of the expanded exhibition Jean Marie del Moral, retrats de Miquel Barceló form a unique event for photography, film, and contemporary art enthusiasts. The combination of Cesc Mulet’s documentary and Jean Marie del Moral’s photographic perspective offers an exceptional insight into the life and work of Miquel Barceló, allowing attendees to fully immerse themselves in his creative universe.
- Date and time: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Location: Centre Internacional de Fotografia Toni Catany (CIFTC), Llucmajor
- Free entry until capacity is reached
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover art from a fresh perspective and explore the connection between photography, film, and painting in an event that promises to be unforgettable.
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