Observatori Fotogràfic del Pai

Observatori Fotogràfic del Paisatge de les Illes Balears

It is a visual platform on the evolution of the landscape of the Balearic Islands through photography and other disciplines (drawing, painting, engraving, etc.), in tune with the postulates of the European Landscape Convention (Florence 20.X.2000 , Council of Europe) and the Law of Historical Heritage of the Balearic Islands (12/1998).

It is managed by the research group in audiovisual heritage, mass media and illustration (University of the Balearic Islands). Collaborate with R + D + I The institutionalization of modernity. Visual arts in Mallorca, 1874-1936 (HAR2016-77135-P, Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Government of Spain).

It receives the support of the special action of research and development 2017-2019 (EEO75 / 2.017) of the General Directorate of Innovation and Research. Vice Presidency and Ministry of Innovation, Research and Tourism. Balearic Government.

Its objectives are:

Disseminate how the landscape has been perceived and historically transformed.

Creation of a bank of images of evolution of the local landscape.

Photograph and re-photograph in a repetitive and methodical way the same place over several years.

Establish comparisons by confronting images of the same place at different times.

Know the transformation of the landscape linked to tourism development.

Disseminate the photographic heritage of the Balearic Islands, preserved in the Islands and elsewhere.

Make known the pictorial, drawing and engraving backgrounds of local institutions and museums.

Facilitate the dissemination of images produced by local photographers.

He has previously received the support of the Fira de la Ciència and the Sol Meliá Chair of Tourism Studies. He collaborated with the R + D + i project "The construction of a tourist image through photography. The case of the Balearic Islands (1930-1965) "(HAR2010-21691, Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, Government of Spain).