Art lovers have several exhibitions to explore across Ibiza on Thursday, October 15, from photography capturing the island’s Mediterranean light to contemporary painting, illustrations and installations exploring identity, memory and Ibiza’s cultural history. Santa Eulària hosts Marcel Boer’s The Footprints of the Sun, while Aubergine by Atzaró presents Melody Berthaud’s Remember Who You Are. At Studio 55 Gallery, visitors can check the status of The Temple of Excess and discover Roos Dessing’s Within the Pattern. Further into the countryside, In the Flow explores water and movement at Can Tixedó, while Ibiza Town hosts Joan Costa’s photographic exhibition Mirades Perdudes. Cala de Bou presents Nephthys Illustrated’s Hotel Life: Ibiza Off Duty, and Ocean Drive Ibiza offers the final day to see Tahirah Luck’s Invisible Worlds.

1. The Footprints of the Sun: Marcel Boer at Waves Gallery

Waves Gallery in Santa Eulària des Riu presents The Footprints of the Sun, a photographic exhibition by Ibiza-based artist Marcel Boer exploring the island’s distinctive Mediterranean light.

The collection focuses on the traces left by changing light across landscapes, surfaces and everyday objects. Warm golden tones, reflections on the sea and subtle variations in colour invite visitors to look again at familiar surroundings and discover beauty in details that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Boer’s photographic practice moves between documentary aesthetics, snapshots and fine-art photography. In this exhibition, he offers an intimate interpretation of Ibiza that moves away from conventional postcard imagery, concentrating instead on fleeting moments and the atmosphere created by natural light.

Waves Gallery is dedicated to showcasing artists connected to Ibiza and combines exhibitions with a small selection of affordable art and creative objects. The exhibition continues through October 24, giving visitors another week to explore the collection.

Event Details

• Event: The Footprints of the Sun

• Artist: Marcel Boer

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Opening hours: 11:00–14:00 and 18:00–21:00

• Location: Waves Gallery, Carrer de Joan Tur Tur, 22, local 5, Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza

• Exhibition dates: September 24–October 24, 2026

• Highlights: Photography exploring Mediterranean light, reflections, golden tones and everyday scenes

• Admission: Free

2. Remember Who You Are: Melody Berthaud at Aubergine by Atzaró

In the countryside between Santa Gertrudis and Sant Miquel, Aubergine by Atzaró hosts Remember Who You Are, an exhibition by French artist Melody Berthaud.

The collection combines painting and photography to explore femininity, the body, presence and spirituality. Portraits form the centre of the exhibition, with each work conceived as a visual invitation to reflect on different aspects of the human experience.

The themes include abundance, forgiveness, pleasure, devotion, motherhood, essence and offering. Rather than presenting a single narrative, the portraits encourage visitors to consider their own experiences and emotional responses to the images.

Aubergine by Atzaró provides a distinctive setting for the exhibition, with its traditional Ibizan finca, gardens and terraces creating a relaxed environment for contemporary art. The restaurant’s seasonal, farm-to-table approach also makes it possible to combine an exhibition visit with a meal in the countryside.

The exhibition remains on display throughout October and is open from midday until midnight, according to the published event schedule.

Event Details

• Event: Remember Who You Are

• Artist: Melody Berthaud

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Visiting hours: 12:00–00:00

• Location: Aubergine by Atzaró, Carretera de San Miguel, kilometre 9.9, between Santa Gertrudis and Sant Miquel, Ibiza

• Exhibition dates: October 1–31, 2026

• Artistic disciplines: Painting and photography

• Themes: Femininity, corporeality, spirituality, devotion, motherhood and the human experience

• Admission: Free

3. The Temple of Excess and Within the Pattern at Studio 55 Gallery

Studio 55 Gallery, located at Trull Can Durban near Cala Llonga, brings together two exhibition listings with very different artistic approaches: Victor Spinelli’s photographic work connected to Ibiza’s clubbing history and Roos Dessing’s contemporary painting and mixed-media practice.

The Temple of Excess: Ibiza, Myth and the Manumission Era explores photographs taken by Victor Spinelli during the years 2001–2006, when Manumission at Privilege occupied a major place in Ibiza’s nightlife culture. The images offer a documentary perspective on the people, atmosphere and creative excess associated with that era.

However, the gallery’s own current exhibition page does not clearly confirm that The Temple of Excess remains on view on October 15. Other event calendars list it through October 22, so visitors should contact Studio 55 before travelling specifically to see this exhibition.

The gallery’s current programme does confirm Within the Pattern, a new exhibition by Amsterdam-based painter Roos Dessing running from October 13 to November 7. Dessing creates textured, layered canvases that translate the energies and intentions of people around her into colour and form. The works combine rich palettes, three-dimensional elements and mixed materials, balancing observed experiences with subconscious interpretation.

The gallery’s published visiting hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 18:00 to 22:00, making Thursday evening a suitable opportunity to explore Within the Pattern.

Event Details

• Venue: Studio 55 Gallery

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Gallery opening hours: 18:00–22:00

• Location: Trull Can Durban, Carretera de Cala Llonga, kilometre 4, Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza

Within the Pattern

• Artist: Roos Dessing

• Exhibition dates: October 13–November 7, 2026

• Medium: Painting and mixed media

• Highlights: Layered canvases, textured surfaces, colour and three-dimensional elements

The Temple of Excess: Ibiza, Myth and the Manumission Era

• Artist: Victor Spinelli

• Subject: Photographs documenting Manumission at Privilege between 2001 and 2006

• Published closing date: October 22, according to some event calendars

• Important information: Studio 55’s current exhibition page does not clearly confirm that this show remains open on October 15. Verify with the gallery before visiting specifically for this exhibition.

4. In the Flow: Ned Irving at Can Tixedó Art Café

Photographer Ned Irving presents In the Flow at Can Tixedó Art Café in Forada, with a new collection centred on water, reflections and movement.

The exhibition continues the photographer’s exploration of aquatic environments following his earlier project Under the Surface. In this series, figures, light and the water’s surface appear to merge, creating images that examine how movement and reflection alter the perception of a scene.

The works encourage viewers to consider water not simply as a landscape feature, but as an active element that changes colour, light and shape from one moment to the next.

Can Tixedó provides an informal setting for the exhibition, combining art with its café and restaurant atmosphere in the countryside near Sant Antoni. The exhibition was inaugurated on October 9 and is scheduled to remain on display until November 29.

The published information does not specify separate gallery viewing hours for Thursday, October 15. Visitors should contact the venue to confirm access to the exhibition during its usual café opening hours.

Event Details

• Event: In the Flow

• Artist: Ned Irving

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Location: Can Tixedó Art Café, Carretera de Santa Agnès, Carretera de Forada, kilometre 5, near Sant Antoni, Ibiza

• Exhibition opening: October 9, 2026

• Exhibition closing date: November 29, 2026

• Highlights: Photography exploring water, reflection, movement, light and the relationship between figures and aquatic surfaces

• Collaborator: Olas Gallery

• Admission: No separate exhibition charge is listed

• Visitor information: Specific viewing hours for October 15 are not published. Confirm access with the venue.

5. Mirades Perdudes: Joan Costa’s Photographic Exhibition in Dalt Vila

Ibiza Town hosts Mirades Perdudes, a photographic exhibition by Joan Costa displayed across two historic spaces: Es Polvorí and the former Town Hall’s Sala del Refectori.

The exhibition presents 40 large-format black-and-white photographs selected from an archive of more than 80,000 images. Twenty photographs are displayed at Es Polvorí, the former gunpowder store within the Santa Llúcia bastion, while another twenty are installed in the Refectori.

The images capture overlooked corners and architectural details of Dalt Vila, alongside moments from the Medieval Fair and the festivities of Santa Maria. Visitors are invited to recognise familiar places and consider how the historic city appears when observed through a photographer’s careful attention to detail.

Costa’s approach emphasises tangible photographic prints in contrast to the immediacy and saturation of digital images. The exhibition also touches on the changing character of the city and questions surrounding gentrification.

The two venues operate different opening hours. On Thursday, Es Polvorí opens in the evening, while the Sala del Refectori can be visited during the morning.

Event Details

• Event: Mirades Perdudes

• Artist: Joan Costa

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Exhibition dates: October 8–November 6, 2026

• Es Polvorí: 18:00–20:30

• Sala del Refectori: 09:00–14:30

• Location: Es Polvorí, Bastion of Santa Llúcia, and Sala del Refectori, historic Town Hall, Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town

• Collection: 40 large-format black-and-white photographs, divided between the two venues

• Highlights: Historic streets, overlooked architectural details and images from Ibiza’s Medieval Fair and Santa Maria festivities

• Admission: Free

6. Hotel Life: Ibiza Off Duty by Nephthys Illustrated at Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel

At Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel in Cala de Bou, Nephthys Illustrated presents Hotel Life: Ibiza Off Duty, a collection of pencil illustrations and text-based works inspired by the island’s hotel culture.

The exhibition looks beyond the familiar image of guests enjoying Ibiza’s poolside lifestyle, focusing instead on moments of freedom, playfulness and escapism associated with hotel life. Illustrations depict scenes such as hotel staff enjoying their time off and playful written tributes to the island.

Through the combination of detailed pencil drawings and written elements, the artist creates a personal narrative about the everyday moments that can define a place. The works celebrate Ibiza’s spontaneous and hedonistic spirit while inviting viewers to look more closely at the people and routines behind its hospitality industry.

The exhibition forms part of Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel’s ongoing 24h Arty People initiative, which integrates contemporary art into the hotel’s public spaces.

Thursday, October 15, falls within the final days of the exhibition, which is scheduled to close on October 17. Admission is free, but visitors should confirm access arrangements with the hotel.

Event Details

• Event: Hotel Life: Ibiza Off Duty

• Artist: Nephthys Illustrated

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Exhibition dates: August 27–October 17, 2026

• Location: Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel, Avenida Es Caló, 70–76, Cala de Bou, Ibiza

• Highlights: Pencil illustrations and text-based works exploring hotel life, escapism, freedom and Ibiza’s carefree spirit

• Programme: Part of the hotel’s 24h Arty People art initiative

• Admission: Free

• Visitor information: Contact the hotel to confirm viewing access and opening arrangements.

7. Invisible Worlds: Tahirah Luck’s Final Exhibition Day at Ocean Drive Ibiza

Thursday, October 15, is the final listed day of Invisible Worlds, an exhibition by Tahirah Luck at Ocean Drive Ibiza in Marina Botafoch.

The collection explores emotional, energetic and symbolic dimensions of experience through abstract and contemporary art. Luck uses colour, shape and texture to suggest connections that are not always immediately visible, inviting viewers to reflect on the relationship between the tangible world and more intuitive or spiritual interpretations of life.

Works including Balance, Feminine Energy, Harmony, Ancient and Connections explore ideas of unity, duality, nature and universal relationships. The artist works primarily with acrylics and oils on canvas, combining geometric and lyrical abstraction with organic forms.

Born in the United States and based in Ibiza for many years, Luck draws on travel, nature and cross-cultural influences. Her work has also been exhibited in Dubai and New York.

Ocean Drive Ibiza provides a fitting setting for the exhibition, with its Art Deco-inspired architecture overlooking Marina Botafoch. Admission is free, but the published event information does not provide specific visitor hours for the final day, so it is advisable to contact the hotel before visiting.

Event Details

• Event: Invisible Worlds

• Artist: Tahirah Luck

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Final exhibition day: October 15, 2026

• Location: Ocean Drive Ibiza, Marina Botafoch, Carrer Botafoch, s/n, Ibiza Town

• Exhibition dates: September 10–October 15, 2026

• Highlights: Abstract and contemporary paintings exploring energy, emotion, symbolism and the relationship between visible and invisible worlds

• Featured works: Balance, Feminine Energy, Harmony, Ancient and Connections

• Admission: Free

• Visitor information: Exact visiting hours are not published. Contact Ocean Drive Ibiza at +34 971 318 112 before travelling.

Explore Ibiza Through Photography, Painting and Contemporary Art

Thursday, October 15, offers a varied route through Ibiza’s art scene, from Marcel Boer’s photographic exploration of Mediterranean light to Melody Berthaud’s intimate portraits and Roos Dessing’s textured contemporary paintings.

Ned Irving’s In the Flow focuses on water and movement, while Joan Costa’s Mirades Perdudes invites visitors to look again at the overlooked details of Dalt Vila. Hotel Life: Ibiza Off Duty offers a playful perspective on the island’s hospitality culture, and Tahirah Luck’s Invisible Worlds provides a final opportunity to explore abstract and symbolic art at Ocean Drive Ibiza.

Together, these seven listings showcase the diversity of contemporary art on the island, with exhibitions spanning photography, painting, illustration and mixed media. Visitors should check the opening arrangements for the exhibitions with conflicting or unpublished hours before travelling.