A key figure in the Catalan language
The name of Josep Maria Llompart resonates strongly in the cultural history of the Catalan Countries. Within the framework of a centenary commemorating its birth, the Generalitat de Catalunya has joined more than thirty institutions to pay tribute to its contribution to Catalan language and literature.
Various activities to remember their legacy
The year dedicated to Llompart will be characterized by a series of events that will take place in various places, in collaboration with the Government of the Balearic Islands. The Institution of Catalan Letters and other cultural entities have also joined this initiative, which seeks to rediscover and value their work, in particular its facet as a poet.
A necessary revaluation
According to Jaume C. Pons Alorda, curator of the Llompart Year, the goal is to reaffirm the importance of Llompart at a time when cultural freedoms are under threat. This commemoration aims to echo his creative and combative work.
Artistic and academic initiatives
The activities will begin on March 21 with an event at the CCCB in Barcelona, aligned with World Poetry Day. It is expected that several writers such as Biel Mesquida and Antònia Vicens will participate in a poetic tribute to their work, which will be accessible in different regions of Catalonia.
A diversified program
In addition to the institutional events, the centenary of Llompart will be reflected in poetry festivals and other cultural events in Catalonia and Mallorca, with recitals and shows that will merge his work with contemporary music.
A academic future for his work
The Institut d’Estudis Catalans and the University of the Balearic Islands will work to revitalize the author’s study with academic days and training activities that promote a new appreciation of his work.
Exhibitions and Publications
Constellation Llompart, a traveling exhibition, will cover several places to explore its rich literary production. In addition, the new Editorial Moll is expected to publish the author’s complete works in a series of volumes, as well as a biography that will delve into his life and cultural impact.
A legacy that lasts
The commemoration of Josep Maria Llompart not only seeks to remember a great poet, but also to inspire future generations to connect with his work. With a rich and varied program, the Llompart Year promises to be a time of reflection and celebration of the Catalan cultural heritage.
