Art, History, and Architecture in Dialogue at Museo Sa Bassa Blanca

A Hidden Alcúdia Gem Blending History and Design

Set above the Bay of Alcúdia, the Museo Sa Bassa Blanca transforms a once-private residence into a cultural landmark. Founded by artists Ben Jakober and Yannick Vu, the Mediterranean estate blends art, history, and architecture across expansive gardens, Moorish courtyards, and sculptural installations — a vision where every space tells a story.

Hidden and Historic: A Mediterranean Estate Turned Cultural Landmark

Beyond its formal architecture and cultivated gardens, Museo Sa Bassa Blanca is also a place of paradoxes. The Hassan Fathy building (the only one he designed in Europe) was conceived as a ribat—originally a fortified structure—with white castellated walls, vaulted courtyards, and traditional Arab vernacular details like mashrabiya screens. It anchors the museum’s identity. The interiors preserve ancient pieces—a 15th-century coffered Mudejar ceiling among them—nestled alongside contemporary works, creating a tension between past and present that feels intentional, alive.

Though expansive, the Museo Sa Bassa Blanca is rooted in personal vision. Every element carries the imprint of Ben Jakober and Yannick Vu — from the Moorish courtyards and Mediterranean stonework to the carefully curated blend of contemporary art and historic relics. What began as a private retreat has become a foundation that reflects their lifelong dialogue between culture, design, and place.

While many museums separate art from environment, Sa Bassa Blanca insists on connection. The founders’ bold approach proves that when architecture, gardens, and collections are treated as one, the result is timeless and alive. This Mallorcan haven is more than a museum; it is a celebration of vision, individuality, and the enduring power of spaces shaped with intention.