Great Artists of Mallorca

GREAT ARTISTS OF MALLORCA

Axel Ruske’s homage to Mallorca’s artists

Great Artists of Mallorca is an impressive art and book project by photographer Axel Ruske (Wiesbaden) and editor Regina Elisabeth “Lizzy” Rautenberg. The aim of the trilingual edition (DE/EN/ES) is to make contemporary art fun to look at – and at the same time to present Mallorca as a vibrant place of artistic diversity.

The high-quality book was published at the end of March 2025 in 24 × 30 cm format and comprises 248 pages, on which 40 artists are portrayed on six pages each. The high-quality illustrated book can be purchased on the Great Artists of Mallorca website for €69.

I feel honored to be part of this special project. My photo shoot with Axel took place in October 2024 – spontaneously, in the open air between old olive trees. This special atmosphere reflects the creative energy that also characterizes my own work.

Exhibition & Vernissage – Palma, June 12th, 2025

On June 12, 2025, the project was presented to the public in a festive exhibition at the Gerhardt Braun Gallery (Carrer de Sant Feliu 14, Palma de Mallorca). The evening was a celebration of art, exchange and encounters – accompanied by the presentation of the book, the large-format photographs and numerous conversations in the middle of the gallery.

The event began at 5pm and was supported by numerous partners, including the Dahler Group, Gerhardt Braun Gallery, WINEYES (with an exclusive selection of Mallorcan wines), stilquelle and MIRROR ON (Media & Video).

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Video: Insights into the opening

A short video clip shows impressions of the exhibition in Palma: the atmosphere of the evening, the portraits presented and the people who bring this project to life.

GREAT ARTISTS OF MALLORCA
is a project by

ARUS MEDIA GMBH

Nauroder Straße 23

65191 Wiesbaden

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Artists:inside & project partners

Participating artists:

Joan Aguiló – Christian Awe – Andreu Maimó Barceló – Joan Josep Barceló – Joan Bennássar – Vivian Borsani – Muria Bosch – Joan Costa – Toni Crespo – Brigitte Dengler – Paschal de Cabo Díaz – Rafa Forteza – Isabelle Fournet – Xisco Fuentes – Llorenç Garrit – Ricardo Gapo – Tomás Garcia – Joan Gilbert – Gustavo – Gustavo – Joan Borsani. Gisela Hammer – Susanne Herbold – Kathrin Hufen – Claudia Keupen – Katrin Kirk – Frank Krüger – Julie Mai – Luis Maraver – Francesca Marti – Martin Mas – Toni de la Mata – Michael Potter – Tom Price – Grayson Ratowsky – Miguel Reche – Asier Guerrero Rico – Reinhard Stammer – Lin Utzon – Constanze Waeger – Dörte Wehmeyer – Icon Zar

Project team:

Axel Ruske (Photography)
Lizzy Rautenberg (Editorial)
Marie Luise Pesch & Eva Schmitt-Lautenschlager (Pesch Sprachen GmbH – translation)
Daniel Oschatz Visuelle Medien (Fine Art Prints)

Partners & Sponsors:

Dahler Group Mallorca (Santanyí / Artà)
Gerhardt Braun Gallery
WINEYES
stilquelle
MIRROR ON

Photo gallery for the exhibition

Finally, the following gallery shows selected impressions of the opening event – including snapshots from the exhibition, portraits of the artists and other impressions of this special evening.