The 2025 program at the Juan March Foundation in Palma kicks off with a promising series of lectures, exhibitions and free activities. Starting on January 9, the Palma headquarters inaugurates the first of its many events for this year, focusing on great figures who combined their literary facet with journalistic work.

Classics who were journalists: An unmissable inaugural season

On January 9 at 19:00 h, the Juan March Foundation of Palma premieres the lecture series “Classics who were journalists”, which will explore the relationship of great authors with journalism:

  1. ClarínJanuary 9th
    • Lecture: “Clarín, journalist”
    • Speaker: Santiago Díaz Lage
    • Content: The lecture will analyze how Leopoldo Alas, “Clarín”, used the press to reflect on the society of his time.
  2. January 14th
    • Lecture: «Dickens, periodista»
    • Speaker: Dolores Payás
    • Content: The journalistic work of Charles Dickens and how his social commitment was evident in his columns and stories
  3. 21 de enero
    • Lecture: «Eça de Queiroz, periodista»
    • Speaker: Carlos Reis
    • Content: The incisive pen of the Portuguese novelist and his impact on the cultural and political panorama of his time.

All these conferences are free of charge, with prior reservation at march.es from one week before each session. In addition, they will be broadcast live on YouTube and Canal March, allowing the public to enjoy the experience in person or online.

Ignacio Martínez de Pisón, Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón y José María Yturralde: Protagonists of the Quarter

The cultural agenda of the Juan March Foundation of Palma will also include the participation of such renowned figures as:

  • Ignacio Martínez de Pisón (writer),
  • Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón (filmmaker),
  • José María Yturralde (artist),
    among other prominent names in the artistic and literary fields.

José María Yturralde Retrospective Exhibition

Following in the wake of the exhibition Jordi Teixidor. El papel de la pintura, the Juan March Foundation of Palma is preparing a retrospective that brings together for the first time the work on paper by Jose Maria Yturralde (Cuenca, 1942). A unique journey through the artist’s production, complemented by the events and conferences that make up the 2025 program at the Fundación Juan March.

How to enjoy the Foundation’s 2025 program

  • Calendar of activities: Available in march.es/palma and in the quarterly magazine “La March”.
  • Tickets: Free of charge, with prior reservation on the website from one week before each event.
  • Live broadcasts: YouTube and Canal March for those who cannot attend in person.
  • Exhibitions: Free visits at no additional cost.

Conclusion

The 2025 program at the Juan March Foundation in Palma is presented as a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of culture and art, with lecture series focusing on figures such as Clarín, Dickens or Eça de Queiroz, and pioneering exhibitions such as José María Yturralde. If you are looking to nourish yourself with literature, art and reflection, don’t miss this complete program that, from January, will give much to talk about in Palma’s cultural scene.