Post-war Spain was a culturally complex nation. Bitter with its memories of the Civil War – itself a legacy of the little known Carlist Wars of the 19th century – and divided by the regime of Francisco Franco. With Western politics focused on the USSR and its satellite states, Franco felt secure with his nationalist (anti-communist) stance. When the painter, Carlos Puente de Ambrosio, was born in Santander in 1950, the society he entered was in a state of flux.
In February, contemporary Colombian artist, Santiago Montoya, presented ‘Money Talks’, his forthcoming exhibition at Halcyon Gallery, London.
Royal British Society of Sculptors Bursary Award Exhibition
17 March 2016 – 20 May 2016
Saint John’s Church in Berthnal Green presents a new exhibition by Gloria Sulli titled ‘Wandering’ curated by Miguel Mallol. From 3rd March to 7th April 2016.
This is the third Ordovas exhibition devoted to Eduardo Chillida and the monumental works to be shown in the gallery at 25 Savile Row reflect the intimate and universal themes that characterised his vision.
Pedro Font Alba is one of the fifty Spanish artists portrayed in ‘Art On The Move’. I had met this lively and energetic architect in several cultural events around London because he is one of the co-founders of SCAN (Spanish Contemporary Art Network), a platform that promotes Spanish artists where he is doing a remarkable job.
On 25 February 2016, contemporary Spanish artist, Ernesto Cánovas, will present ‘Multiplied’, his forthcoming exhibition at Halcyon Gallery, London. This brand new series of work uses large scale mix-media on wood panel painting as part of Cánovas’ ongoing exploration into cinema, abstraction and found imagery.
I chose María to be part of Art On The Move for her unquestionable talent as a guitarist, which she displays in a number of ways. The first time we met was during a concert she was giving with soprano Laura Ruhi-Vidal.
Exhibition: TOYS by Rubén Fuentes Fuertes
Le Dame Art Gallery at Meliá White House
Le Dame Art Gallery at Meliá White House presents TOYS , the first solo exhibition by the Spanish artist Rubén Fuentes Fuertes. The exhibition, which has been curated by Miguel Mallol, will take place at theMeliá White House in London from December, the 10th 2015 to January, the 7th 2016.
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