The city of Palma unveiled a commemorative statue dedicated to Josep Maria Llompart on 28 January, marking the anniversary of his death. The event, held in the city centre, included institutional participation and the collaboration of the Obra Cultural Balear, completing a year-long tribute to one of the most significant figures in contemporary Mallorcan culture.

The sculpture, created by Mallorcan artist Georgina Gamundí, has been installed at the corner of Carrer dels Oms and Carrer de la Missió, the exact location where Llompart was born. Depicted seated on a bench, the figure adopts a welcoming and approachable posture, designed to blend naturally into the urban environment and keep his memory present in everyday city life.

During the ceremony, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sports, Jaume Bauzà, emphasised that the sculpture integrates Llompart’s legacy into Palma’s public space permanently, reinforcing the commitment to preserving and promoting key literary and cultural references within the urban heritage.

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Palma unveils a commemorative statue honouring Josep Maria Llompart at his birthplace

The Island Director for Culture, Andreu Ferrer, highlighted Llompart’s essential role in shaping Mallorca’s cultural and civic awareness. He noted that the sculpture honours not only the writer’s literary work, but also his enduring dedication to language, culture, and the island’s society. The chosen location, he added, carries strong symbolic value by reconnecting the author with his place of origin.

Palma’s Mayor, Jaime Martínez Llabrés, expressed gratitude to the artist for contributing her talent to a collective tribute that acknowledges Llompart as one of the city’s most outstanding writers and cultural figures. He underlined the author’s deep connection to Palma and Mallorca, as well as his lifelong commitment to safeguarding the cultural identity of the island.

The unveiling of the statue brings to a close a commemorative year dedicated to Josep Maria Llompart, which began on 28 January 2025 with a remembrance event at Palma’s cemetery. The permanent installation now stands as a new landmark in the city’s cultural landscape, ensuring the enduring presence and relevance of Llompart’s legacy for future generations.