The Thought and Classical Culture Course at CaixaForum Palma marks its 30th edition, offering a flagship programme focused on reflection, intellectual heritage and the Greco-Latin world.
Across eight sessions spanning from 7 November 2025 to 8 May 2026, the course probes classical themes in dialogue with the present: philosophy, myth, art and culture.
The inaugural session on 7 November kicked off with “Thinking the Classical from Women”, and the second session on 12 December will cover “The School of Athens by Raphael. A Visual Lesson in Greek Philosophy”.
Dates: 7 November 2025 – 8 May 2026
Program summary:
• 7 November 2025 – Opening: Thinking the classical through women.
• 12 December 2025 – Raphael’s School of Athens: A visual lesson in Greek philosophy.
• 30 January 2026 – Lords of the Empire: Trajan and Hadrian.
• 6 February 2026 – The Odyssey in cinema.
• 6 March 2026 – A life devoted to the classics: interview with Antonio Alvar.
• 27 March 2026 – Odysseus the philosopher.
• 24 April 2026 – The Olympian red carpet: the gods and their iconography.
• 8 May 2026 – Closing: Ancient poets and us.
Practical information:
• Venue: CaixaForum Palma
• Time: 18:30
• Entry: free until seats are filled
• Format: lectures and discussions
An exceptional chance to engage with classical thinking, attend high-level talks and embrace timeless cultural perspectives in a modern context.
