Since 2011, Ibiza has been home to Bloop, a festival involving mural artists from around the world
biza, known primarily for its beaches, nightlife and a past steeped in hippy culture, has since 2011 hosted an annual street art festival, Bloop, that each August attracts artists and visitors from around the world.
The pilot edition took place in San Antonio, on the west coast of the island. The festival is now based in and around Ibiza Town and San José, and besides street art it offers live and digital music events, video art, photo exhibitions, sculptures and street performances.Among this year’s artists is Said Dokins, who believes the festival had a unique contribution to make.
“Over the years we have organised more than 50 exhibitions, workshops for children, and concerts and parties. But above all we have brought more than 60 murals to the island. Unfortunately, some have been erased, but a lot of them are still here, with the same power and vibrancy as day one.”