The second edition of Ruta de versos will bring together twelve poets at the Societat Cultural Ebusus in Ibiza Town on Sunday 15 November, for a literary tribute to one of the island's most established cultural figures, Josep Marí Marí.

Beginning at 12:00, the free poetry recital will celebrate the work of Marí, an Ibizan poet, writer and painter whose contribution to the cultural life of the Pitiusas spans more than five decades. The event will bring together writers from different generations, each offering their own interpretation of themes that have shaped his literary work.

The readings will explore subjects including the relationship with the island, the sea, the passage of time, memory, personal relationships and the experience of writing. Rather than presenting a conventional retrospective, the event aims to create a living tribute through the voices and perspectives of other poets.

Twelve Poets Celebrate the Work of Josep Marí Marí

The recital will feature Jean Pierre Quiroz Rivera, who will also coordinate the event, alongside Carles Fabregat, Reinhard Huamán, Bernat Joan, Teresa Navarro, Bartomeu Ribes, Aydeé Núñez, Neus Cardona, Neus Costa Mayans, Mario Riera, Miquel Torres and Júlia Roig.

Each participant will approach Marí's literary universe from a different perspective, reflecting the range of experiences and styles represented in the group.

Born in Ibiza in 1948, Josep Marí Marí has developed a body of work spanning poetry, fiction, diaries and painting. His published poetry includes La veu dispersa (1982), La veu pintada (1998), Respira el món (1999) and Paratges habitats (2022). In La veu pintada, he brought together his two artistic disciplines, interpreting his own poems through painting.

Marí has also played an important role in the island's cultural institutions. He was among those involved in the revival of the Institut d'Estudis Eivissencs in 1970, later serving as its president and directing its magazine, Eivissa. In 2003, he received the Premi Ramon Llull from the Balearic Government in recognition of his cultural contribution.

A Literary Gathering at the Historic Ebusus Society

The choice of venue carries a particular significance. Founded in 1927, the Societat Cultural Ebusus was one of the places where Marí exhibited his paintings in 1969 and 1970. Returning to this cultural space for a tribute to his work creates a connection between his artistic history and the island's literary community.

Ruta de versos forms part of ZTA BES, or Zona Temporalmente Autónoma del Arte y las Letras, a cultural programme organised by Melqart Editorial across Ibiza and Formentera from 13 to 24 November 2026. The wider initiative includes book presentations, staged readings and talks, bringing together writers and artists through a programme dedicated to literature and creative expression.

The second Ruta de versos offers an opportunity to discover the work of Josep Marí Marí through the interpretations of fellow poets, while celebrating the continuing role of literature in Ibiza's cultural life.

The recital takes place on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 12:00 at the Societat Cultural Ebusus, Passeig de Vara de Rey, 20, Ibiza Town. Admission is free.