NEW ARTY STUFF

HEY! THERE’S SOME NEW ARTY STUFF

Paradiso Art Hotel never ceases in its quest to surprise and tell you all about what’s going on at the artiest hotel on la Isla Bonita, take note.

GREMS WALL

The urban artist Grems is already a house name at Adda Gallery, led by Anna Dimitrova. After numerous Solo Shows in Adda Gallery Paris and Ibiza, the French artist returns to Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel to leave his recognizable mark, that you’ll be able to behold on one of the side walls of the hotel, where he’s left his signature colorful compositions that trademarks his identity.. Grems uses grafitti as a base in each piece that defies the rules of this discipline, decomposing them, making that particular style his own, describing it as “return to origin”: Absctract expressionism.

MIRANDA MAKAROFF’S MIRROR

“La la land” is the place where this charismatic and multifaceted artista lives, full of color and energy from head to toe, has come to stay – in the form of a very special mirror- for some time in our foyer before entering our gallery. Lover of shapes and colors, this catalonian artista has developed he ron imagery, that comes from her inner world and curiosity about the female form, human relations, forms and pigments. Not your ordinary mirror, which evidently reflects much more than what first meets the eye. Available for purchase.

“DRIVER UP” BY VICTOR SPINELLI

This multi-dimensional artist that started immortalizing the craziest moments at the iconic Manumission parties, has his own room at Paradiso Art Hotel and his artwork dotted around the most emblematic locations of the island. “Driver UP” is the name of the sculpture that will decorate one of the corners of the hotel, inspired by the Aquarius era, where human metamorphosis and spiritual awakening are at their peak. The structure represents the busto f a woman, made from metal and fiberglass, holding a a diver’s helmet that she seems to want to free herself from. Available for purchase.

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THE MOVIE HOTEL

The Movie Hotel

Grand Paradiso arrives in summer 2022, heralding the start of an exciting adventure into the audiovisual world, with the hotel hosting its Cinerama film and documentary season, plus a constantly updated audiovisual gallery and many more surprises in our most filmic hotel. Keep on reading.

Cinema, video clips, fashion video art, short films, photography, advertising. They all combine in the trendiest area of contemporary art: Audiovisual. Grand Paradiso carries the elegance of classic Art Deco, and the hotel’s cinematographic aura goes hand in hand with the content it offers. We want to continue to break the mould with distinguishing products that are strongly committed to culture.

Our film and documentary season, Cinerama, kicks off with ‘Ellas’ (Marta Aledo, 2021), a well-received documentary that garnered great reviews. Ibicenca actress Ana Vide plays the lead role in this documentary about pregnant women in the film industry. We continue with ‘El Club del Paro’ (David Marqués, 2021), a comedy starring Carlos Areces, Adriá Collado, Fernando Tejero and Javier Botet, as four friends who get together in a bar to talk about their misfortunes. This is followed by ‘The Mystery Of The Pink Flamingo’ (Hermanos Polo, 2020), which uncovers the enigma behind this popular and omnipresent pink bird.

If you’ve seen the C.Tangana’s latest music videos for his album ‘El Madrileño,’ then you already know the work of production company Little Spain. Antón Álvarez (C. Tangana himself), Cris Trenas (the first woman nominated for a Goya for best director of photography), Santos Bacana and María Rubio make up this creative collective that began as a get together between several friends, and ended up being the production company on everyone’s lips, operating between Spain and L.A. and sealing their formation between champagne and strippers.

When I ask Santos Bacana what Little Spain and Grand Paradiso have in common, he answers: “We share a taste for details and viewing the world through a cinematographic lens. We like to live in film, and at Grand Paradiso there’s no escaping it; every space in the hotel is an incredible location.” Although they are reluctant to exhibit their work, Santos recognises that when seduced by something, it does so to the core. When Diego Calvo presented them with the project, they had to say yes: 

“When we ran into Diego in Madrid, it seemed that he could perfectly well be a character in one of our films, and although we have always been reluctant to exhibit what we do, this crazy hotel is the ideal place to do it.” The Little Spain collective will exhibit their work in our Audiovisual Art Gallery, and have a suite named in their honour at Grand Paradiso.

Another winning alliance involved in the project’s art curation is the one we have developed with Javier and Guillermo Polo, Los Hermanos Polo. These brothers from Valencia have been friends and collaborators of Concept since they shot several scenes of their debut film, ‘The Mystery Of The Pink Flamingo’ between our Paradiso, Tropicana and Cubanito hotels. Lovers of the MiMO (Miami Modern) aesthetic and everything related to American culture, our creative imaginations couldn’t be more closely linked. Los Polo have brought us closer to other artists such as: Italian director Floria Sigismondi, who made music videos for The Cure, David Bowie and Katy Perry; Paola Morabito, the award-winning Australian filmmaker; Matteo Garrone, winner of the Grand Prix at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘Gomorrah,’ Chilean filmmaker Mattias Bize, winner of the Goya for Best Spanish Language Film in 2011 for ‘The Life of the Fish,’ and British-Algerian Nadira Amrani, photographer and film director who works with some of the world’s leading brands: Nike, Hugo Boss and i-D.

The Polo’s will also have a room named in their honour in our ‘Movie Hotel’, along with: actor and director Eduardo Casanova, director and filmmaker Diana Kunst (who regularly works with Rosalía, FKA Twigs, James Harden, ASAP Rocky, James Harden), Los Javis (Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi) friends of Concept, frequent guests and the superstar directors behind the comedy film’La Llamada’ (2017), the hilarious series ‘Paquita Salas’ (2016) and to top it off, the internationally acclaimed ‘La Veneno’ (2020). And so on, up to 41. Start thinking about the film you wanna star in…

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Grain Clothing x Concept

Grain Clothinng x Concept

That moment in which you can almost smell the salt water from your office desk, you’re reminded of two things: That you still haven’t set foot in the coolest hotels on the white island – The hotels of Concept Hotel Group – and that it’s time to spoil yourself with a summer purchase and update your old bikinis or your stretched and faded swimsuits. The solution to both these problems is here.

The sacred summer ritual of purchasing a new bikini or swimsuit can be quite terrifying. You see one but the color doesn’t match your skin tone, the other one is too loud, the bottom doesn’t make your butt look how it should, the strap is too tight, that one isn’t practical to swim in, the other one isn’t for the beach. Let’s be honest, no one finds their perfect bikini before trying on half the store.

So today might just be the best day of your life, because we’re here to tell you that yes, in fact there is a bikini brand which will make you fall in love at first sight and entice you to buy every single style to show off at all the hotels at Concept Hotel Group.

If you still don’t know the brand Grain Clothing and their swimwear, it’s about time you check out their Instagram: vivid colors, original cuts and a perfect kitsch aesthetic that fits perfectly with the hotels at Concept.

This year we’re teaming up with this Barcelona based brand – that boasts of A-list collaborations with Albert Madaula or Martina Matencio- and the founder, Anna Roxana, brand designer and pottery artist, together with her team, has created each bikini and swimsuit style, to match the concept, vibe and colors of each hotel at Concept.

Cubanito, Romeo’s, Dorado, Santos, Tropicana, Paradiso and Grand Paradiso finally have their own personalized swim piece, and are here for you to grab them all, or at least the one that best matches your personality.

How do you go about owning the hottest item this summer? You can check them out on their website grainsupplyco.bigcartel.com and at the hotels of Concept Hotel Group.

 

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Fefe Talavera – Pasión

FEFE TALAVERA (Brasil)

“Pasión”

Inauguration on Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m.

Exhibition from July 23 to September 4, 2022.

Fefe Talavera’s artworks are a metaphors of human emotions, that emerge subconsciously like passion, rage, dreams or desires. Inspired by the dualistic light and darkness that surrounds us, her colorful creatures connect us to our true selves and allude to the cultural roots of the artist, to the pure and powerful energy that her work carries, that can be viewed on street murals around the globe.

Born in 1979, Fefe was raised part Mexican and part Brasilian in São Paolo. Her interest lies in the “underground” movement, the artistic freedom that’s intrinsic of the Street Art and Graffiti world, created by international artists, had a strong effect on her.
Her raw creative energy develops through the sharp and tribal shapes she paints on the streets, more than when she’s painting within the walls of her art studios. Her study of these art forms got her a degree from the FAAP Arts school in São Paolo.

Fefe Talavera, influenced by Mayan and Aztec mythologies from her Mexican heritage, is famous for her creatures made out of cut up letters rescued from concert posters. After having exhibited and participated in art projects around the world (New York, Los Angeles, Moscow, Berlin, Viena, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam…) she continues to use painting and visual arts as a means of expressing a very personal, intimate and poetic message.

Adda Gallery supported by Campo Viejo, brings “Pasión” to Ibiza, with colorful prints, wild animals and mystical characters. This visual exhibition takes center stage with the installation of two huge panthers who represent passion and the magnetic union of polar opposites.

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Under my umbrella

Under my umbrella

Interview with Albert from Lobster’s Day

By Luisa Ricart

If there’s one thing that’s really cool about Concept Hotel Group, and their Googie style, it’s their collection of retro parasols. Just open up Instagram to see for yourself.


Diego Calvo, CEO of Concept Hotel Group said: “We design and produce most of our interior design, so it would have been a shame not to include parasols in our hotels, even though they seem to be a forgotten element. Plus, it’s cool that our guests can take back a souvenir to put on their terrace, reminding them of Ibiza.”

We spoke to Albert, the founder of Lobster’s Day, about his company that has specialised in outdoor furniture for more than a decade, as well as finding out how the idea came about. The adventure began through acting as a middleman with the architecture studio Ilmiodesign and… voilá!

Albert said: “When I met Diego for the first time I told him that I design my furniture to be in places like this (referring to Concept Hotels) and that we should get to know each other because we are aesthetically similar.”

Their first project together was for parasols in Romeo’s Hotel and it didn’t take them long to come up with an inspirational moodboard: mixed in with images from the 50s, 60s and 70s were Slim Aarons photographs (google his name if you’re not familiar with his work, mind-blowing stuff), the Italian Dolce Vita and Palm Springs, Sophia Loren’s house, and the legendary portrait of Marilyn Monroe opening a red umbrella and in a 50s swimsuit.

After creating a briefing for the hotels (each one has a different personality), they then defined the designs for six of Concept’s hotels before bringing them to reality.

Each hotel has a name for their parasols: Romeo’s are red and white and named White Stripes, in a nod to the kickass rock band that reached the end of the road in 2011.

 Tropicana’s are salmon coloured with dancing fringes and are called Dolly Parton. Paradiso’s are called Paradisol and have a pastel pink and jagged edge finish, while Cubanito’s are orange and called Quitasol (umbrella, in Cuban Spanish). Grand Paradiso’s (which will have its grand inauguration in summer 2022) are baptised Mrs Anderson (after the film’s director Wes), and Dorado’s are nicknamed Maremoto, as they are situated by the sea and have a white with a turquoise wave finish.

When asked if they are expensive to make on request, Albert said: “Things that are made to measure and to one’s taste always have a price. It’s like going to the tailor to have a bespoke suit made instead of buying ready-to-wear, so choosing the first option will always fit better. However, we also have a catalogue.”

Lobster’s Day is going from strength to strength and demand is going through the roof. “We began with outdoor furniture and it was only a matter of time before we moved on to parasols, we saw a niche in the market because nobody was really doing anything with them. It’s been three years since we launched our first parasol and sales a growing year on year!

Since they started, they have focused on contract, hotels and restaurants. “One of the things I like most about my job is working with creative people,” admits Albert laughing with his feet dipped in Dorado’s pool.

“What I love about Diego is his spontaneity, and working with him is dynamic and fun. A match like this doesn’t happen that often,” finishes Albert while thinking of a character from the 1965 comedy El Parasol (Weekend, Italian Style).

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HOROSCONCEPT

HOROSCONCEPT

Discover which type of holidaymaker you are according to your star sign!

ARIES: “Where’s the best place to go out?”

You need the beat to move your body, and you’re the party starter who drags your friends from one bar to another at the drop of a hat. You’ve got a road map with all the island’s unmissable parties, and you never miss a Rock Nights.

TAURUS: “Let’s get organised.”

You have everything under control, even on holiday. You drive your friends crazy with an endless list of things to do. You’re easily recognisable on the beach because you are surrounded by gadgets: shovels, cooler, umbrella…

GEMINI: “Swimwear off, we’re in Ibiza.”

Uninhibited is synonymous with summer for Geminis. Aguas Blancas is your home and nudism your religion. You’ve got plenty of energy to give and take, and your charm and lack of clothing instantly puts you on the guest list of any club.

CANCER: “I used to come here a lot with my ex.”

There is nothing more Cancer than constantly talking about your ex, especially if you’ve just broken up. You can be a bit of a party-pooper and you’ll find it hard not to cry at sunset at Cap des Falcó. Patience my friend, summer cures everything.

LEO: “Have you seen my sunglasses?”

You don’t go anywhere without your favourite accessory. You need to feel more important more than anyone else, and sunglasses are the perfect way to stand out without appearing that you desperately need attention.

VIRGO: “One Espresso Martini, please.”

You NEVER lose your cool. You’re able to be as drunk as a skunk without anyone noticing, hold your own while talking about politics at 4 a.m. in Pikes, and still look as fresh as a daisy while suffering the worst hangover of your life.

LIBRA: “This summer, I’m going to pull more than ever.”

Natural born seducers. Libras need to score, or the summer doesn’t exist for you. You usually drop by Dorado Live Shows with a badass outfit, cheeky winks à gogo and with Samantha Jones is your spirit animal.

SCORPIO: “Leave me alone, I’m hungover.”

Beware of pissing them off on their day off (or any other day of the year). They need space to relax, and their natural habitat is at Lay Back Disco in Paradiso, sipping a G&T. They are capable of swimming across to Formentera if you disappear without excuse.

SAGITTARIUS: “I’m getting up early tomorrow to go scuba diving.”

You’re the friend in the group that barely anyone notices because 70% of the time you go off on adventures alone. The Portinatx lighthouse is your secret spot, and you only signed up for the trip because it offered so many opportunities for solo missions!

CAPRICORN: “Are you good with margaritas? Give me 4!”

All or nothing. Capricorns go all in or go home, and that’s the way they like it. You’re a sucker for a mean margarita with salt on the rim. You like to be seen at Romeo’s pool, 24/7, sporting an unbeatable tan. Bon vivant? Moi?

AQUARIUS: “I’m going to let myself go and see where the summer takes me.”

You look forward to going on holiday, and you always meet random people who become your best friends (at least for a while). You start the day with a swim at Salinas and end it shaking your hips at Salsero in Cubanito.

PISCES: “Let’s go to the beach bar where the blond guy we met yesterday works.”

You’re very much into falling in love with someone different every day and using your free time on following them around. You’re more naive than you seem, and you’re unlucky in love, but better at gambling. You’ll find them shouting BINGO!!! at Romeo’s.

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The Real Ones- Alba Pau

THE REAL ONES: Alba Pau

By Laura Martínez

Can Pau: A farmhouse near Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera that is a temple of Mediterranean gastronomy, a woman with staring inquisitively from behind black-rimmed glasses and a conversation about the getting diners to keep coming back. Alba Pau is the soul behind Can Pau, one of Ibiza’s most emblematic restaurants. Its walls have witnessed as many anecdotes as the exquisite Ibicenco and Catalan dishes that are its hallmark. This family of restaurateurs from Girona moved to the island 50 years ago and are staunch defenders of both cuisines. If you like good food, be sure to book your table!

Can Pau has delighted demanding stomachs since 1973 with delicious cannelloni and butifarra sausages. How have you stayed on the crest of the wave for so long?

“There’s no secret other than years of dedication and hard work. We are three generations of a family committed to Mediterranean gastronomy and customer service, and it’s common to serve grandparents, parents and children from the same family. Sometimes, when the restaurant is full, I look around and realise that I know almost all of the diners. That’s the most gratifying thing about this job, the affection that people show.”

How has Ibiza changed since you arrived?

“Wow, a lot! It was delightful, architects, artists, princes and princesses from across Europe came to eat here… we’ve always been very clear about what sets us apart: great food and discretion. Everybody is welcome to enjoy our cuisine and feel at home with us. Naomi Campbell used to call and ask for a takeaway to be brought to Space, and I took it there for her. Nowadays, we have influencers, which is nice as well, but it’s something else.”

Ibiza has a deeply rooted gastronomy that is, however, unknown to the general public. Where does the problem lie?

“You’ve hit the nail on the head! Ibicenco cuisine and produce are marvellous, but the island’s tourist season lasts from May to October, meaning we don’t have much time to make a mark with our gastronomy, and there are few places that open 365. In my opinion, you have to be able to be open all year round to be able to show the client what you are all about.”

In Ibiza, you are well-known for your work with good causes and your commitment to various associations. Tell us about your humanitarian side.

“My family was very religious and closely linked to the old people’s home in my village, Banyoles. I would go to the home as a child and give treats, such as tobacco and sweets, to the elderly. The staff made me look after the chickens if they caught me! My parents took in a woman and told us she was our aunt until one day my mother came clean and said she didn’t want to tell us the truth because she wanted the woman to feel like a part of our family. When you grow up in a family where generosity is part of everyday life, it rubs off on you! I have been closely associated with APNEEF (Association of People with Special Needs in Ibiza & Formentera) for more than 20 years, offering everything from social skills workshops to pedagogical and psychological care. I am also the frontwoman for Plataforma Sociosanitaria, chaired by Antonia Ramón, and with whom we organised a telephone fundraiser at Pacha Ibiza in 2021, and Conciencia, chaired by Marisa Marí. Together we try to ensure that children with difficulties enjoy a happy childhood.”

What is the most popular dish on the menu?

“The cannelloni! It’s the only dish I can’t take off the menu because they would kill me! There was a time when even my car smelled of cannelloni! The cauliflower au gratin is unmissable as well.”

This is more of a reflection than a question. As Helena Bonham Carter said: ” I think everything in life is art, the way you walk, how you talk…” The art of Can Pou is winning people over through their stomach and their hearts.

“And by knowing how to listen! Going to a restaurant is very much like going to a confessional to ask forgiveness for your sins, it is important to listen to what people are saying without, of course, taking their problems home with you.”

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Did you know

Did you know?

Roger Waters & Ibiza

The name of Pink Floyd will always be linked with Formentera. The British group, standard-bearers of 70’s psychedelic rock, sought refuge on the small island that at the time was practically virgin. Syd Barrett and Roger Waters were the first to arrive in summer 1967.

In this isolate place, halfway between Europe and Africa, they found inspiration to compose various songs. Some years later, when Barrett left Pink Floyd due to mental health problems, Waters, the band’s new singer, and David Gilmour, the new guitarist, composed in Formenters the soundtrack for the film More. The Sant Ferran de Ses Roques windmill appears on the album’s cover.

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Levis & Back to Eco

Levis & Back to Eco

Levi’s® offers drop-off points for second hand denim for their clients, starting today, that they will donate to the association Back to Eco to be upcycled.

Sustainability isn’t a trend, it’s a requirement. Here at Levi’s® we not only want to contribute to change by giving a voice to the projects we support, but by being an active part of their efforts. That’s why we’ve joined forces with Back to Eco, a Spanish non-proffit specialized in used denim, a sustainable project that aims to create awareness about normalizing circular fashion and reduce environmental waste.

The collaboration between Levi’s® and the nonprofit Back to Eco isa ll about taking direct action this season, and involve consumers in this misión by becoming agents of positive climate change, by installing drop off points for used denim at Levi’s® stores in Spain.

This inniciative is carried out through DONATION WALLS available at Levi’s® Stores in Preciados, Madrid, and Passeig de Gracia, in Barcelona, followed by the stores in Valencia, Sevilla, Vizcaya, Málaga, Albacete, Alicante, Granada, Huelva and Elche.

Donate your used denim

When denim is good quality, it becomes one of the best fabrics to recycle and re-work. That’s why Back to Eco focuses on upcycling this type of fabric, extending its life-cycle and lowering its carbon footprint.

“We have to place a very high value on our garments in order to minimize the damage we cause to the environment” – Núria Nubiola and Montse Bayén, Founders of Back to Eco.

How does donating work?

Now is the time to take action. With this new project Levi’s® and the NGO Back to Eco invite us to recycle denim products that we no longer use, regardless of the brand or origin, donating them through a recycling station at select Levi’s® Stores. Back to Eco will be in charge of reusing and transforming these garments and fabrics to create new durable products.

Levi’s® also supports local production, as the items collected at Levi’s® Stores will then be upcycled at the Back to Eco workshops and facilities, enabling the brand to have better control over their production, and in turn, less CO2 associated to transport emissions.

Consumers who participate in the program by bringging their denim to be recycled, will be compensated through a points system on the Levi’s® app 247 (1 donated item = 501 coins), that will ad discounts to future purchases.

On top of that, the DONATION WALLS at the Preciados and Passeig de Gracia stores, offer the consumer an interactive menu through which they can enjoy an immersive experience into the upcyling sustainability universe, brought to you by Levi’s® and Back to Eco.

Back to Eco, is the non-profit organization with which Levi’s® launches their local sustainable platform, where they highlight and develop circular fashion projects and specializes in used denim. With the aim to move towards and contribute to a more waste-conscious economy, this organization has created a unique workshop in which they work with Fundació Arrels, where they give a second life to denim, designing new and practical products made with re-used and recycled fibers, that are more sustainable and long-lasting.

In 2018 Back to Eco launched Infinitdenim, a sustainable fashion Brand created using recycled industrial denim. The recycling system that Back to Eco has developed, enables the creation of a new denim thread, made from recycled fibers. Through different processes we obtain a new fabric with a composition of 30% used denim, 20-30% recycled cotton and 40-50% cellulose derived from sustainably cultivated forests. Products are made with this sustainable fabric through a re-manufacturing process or industrial recycling. In this way, we can combine recycled material with organically produced plant-based fibers, to preserve biodegredable attributes of the new garment.

ABOUT LEVI’S®

The Levi’s® Brand represents classic American style with a cool, fresh and current flair. From it’s invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, Levi’s® jeans have become the most recognizable garment in the world, capturing the imagination as well as the loyalty of people for generations. Today, Levi’s® continues to evolve through their unstoppable pioneer and innovative spirit, unprecedented in the textile world. Our ‘jeanswear’ and accessories ranges are available in more than 110 countries, helping individuals from around the world to express their own style. For more information about Levi’s®,our products and stores, visit www.levi.com

ABOUT LEVISTRAUSS&CO.

Levi Strauss & Co. Is one of the biggest fashion companies in the world and international leader in jeans, formal wear and accessories for men, women and children, under the brands Levi’s®, Dockers®, created by Levi Strauss & Co. TM and Denizen®. Their products are sold in 110 countries around the world, through a combination of small suppliers, big department stores, online retail and a global presence of around 3.000 small stores and corners. Its net profits reported by Levi Straus & Co. During the 2018 finantial year were of $ 5.6 millon. For more information, visit http://levistrauss.com

ABOUT BACK TO ECO

Back to Eco is a non-profit organization who’s aim is to advocate and develop sustainable fashion projects, specializing in used denim. With the objective to move towards and contribute to a more circular economy, we have created a unique upcycling workshop, where we cut and sew all types of products made from the re-use and recycling of used denim. In 2018 the Back to Eco label launched Infinit Denim, a collection made from recycled industrial denim. These fabrics are also used as raw material to produce the products made by Back To Eco. https://infinitdenim.com/back-to-eco

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Crazy about shirts

Crazy about shirts

by Laura Martínez

But not just any shirt: Only Hawaiian and Western shirts make up the collection of more than 400 pieces owned by Diego Calvo. His obsession with American style started around the year  2002 and is now part of his identity. You’ll be able to view 10 pieces hand-selected by him, at Adda Gallery  Ibiza (Paradiso Art Hotel) from the 8th of June.

Unbeknownst to Ellery Chun craftsman and creator of the Hawaiian shirt – of the absolute object of desire he’d dreamed up. Attributing its invention to a sole person is complicated, as in the 1930s, multiple factors were at play to bring this garment into existence.

This man of Chinese origin owned a small shop in Waikiki (Hawaii) and one day (probably out of boredom) decided to sew together fabric pieces from old kimonos together and sell them as souvenirs for tourists. And voilá, it resulted in the first Hawaiian shirt prototype, which continued to evolve until the result – with its numerous variations – that we know today.

We recall various stills of Hawaiian shirts in movies, as the main show stealers, that remain forever in our cinematographic memory: Leo DiCaprio in ‘Romeo & Juliet’, our beloved Brad Pitt in ‘Once upon a time in Hollywood, Al Pacino in ‘Scarface’ or the unforgettable shirt worn by Tom Selleck in ‘Magnum’ -which you will be able to view first hand, courtesy of Diego Calvo- Without a doubt, it’s one of those timeless classics, considered by many as a true relic, with a considerable amount of worldwide enthusiasts who collect this fashion item. 

Far from becoming a thing of the past, the Hawaiian shirt never left and never will, it will always be a statement piece of the warmer seasons and an absolute icon in fashion, as we see it interpreted by multiple fashion brands like Dolce & Gabbana or  Acne Studios.

The exhibit is a kickstarter to a series of installations at Adda Gallery Ibiza from the 8th of June, with SURF VIBES,  a strong art collection that merges surf culture with the art world, two elements that have always gone hand in hand. The sea, waves, music, sun, beach… Are the inspiration behind the interpretations that the selected artists gave to these art pieces. Using surfboards as their canvases, and world-known POSCA markers as the main tool to create their artwork.

*The Hawaiian shirts and their stories, brought to you by Diego Calvo can be viewed in Adda Gallery Ibiza from the 8th of June.

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