The fundacio antoni tapies is a cultural center and museum, located in carrer d arago. Retracing the art of antoni tapies, from surrealism to pop art. Table 1967 lithograph signed by the artist in pencil, and numbered 17. This work was part of the portfolio paroles peintes v, published by o. The museum of fundacio antoni tapies foundation is located in the old publishing house simon i montaner in the district of eixample. Publication of the monographs antoni tapies i lesperit catala, by pere gimferrer, and antoni. The fundacio antoni tapies closed its doors to the public in january 2008 to carry out an architectural renovation of the building. Antoni tapies i puig is one of the most important spanish artist. The structure was designed by lluis domenech i montaner, a renowned spanish catalan architect, and was built between 1881 and 1885 to house the old headquarters of the montaner y simon publishing house. Tapies was born in barcelona in 1923 to a middleclass nationalist catalan family who encouraged him to become versed in the fields of literature and art. It was designed by master architect lluis domenech. The exhibition gives continuity to and extends a series of projects, begun.
On view in the bechtler museum of modern art secondfloor gallery december 14, 2012 through march 18, 20, antoni tapies. Antoni tapies i puig was born in barcelona on december th 1923 and was a mainly selftaught artist, who as part of the avantguard combined tradition and. Antoni tapies paintings for sale antoni tapies art value. The fundacio antoni tapies is a cultural center and museum, located in carrer darago. Commissioned by barcelona city council in 1981, the tribute is an assemblage of modernista furniture. He ended up quitting the study of law, which he had taken up previously, and lived in a sanatorium from 1942 to 1943 due to pneumonia. The fundacio antoni tapies was founded in 1984 by the artist tapies himelf, to make room for the modern and classical art. The fundacio antoni tapies in barcelona is an art museum which is well worth a visit.
Receives the british arts council prize on the occasion of the international exhibition of printmaking, and is awarded the stephanlochermedaille in cologne. Made from aluminum tubes and stainless steel mesh the sculpture creates an abstracted cloud form that hovers above older architecture of the building below. The fundacio antoni tapies is located in a striking modernist building with a peculiar red brick and iron facade. Fundacio antoni tapies barcelona 2020 all you need to. Antoni tapies was a spanish art theorist, sculptor and painter. Opening in june 2018, the fundacio antoni tapies will host a wideranging exhibition entitled antoni tapies. The exhibition gives continuity to and extends a series of projects, begun a couple of years ago, dedicated to reexamining the most paradoxical aspects of this artists work. Antoni tapies 1923 2012 paroles peintes v 1975 etching and aquatint in colour on arches paper, n.
Fundacio antoni tapies fundacio antoni tapies museum c arago, 255. Feb 27, 2020 antoni tapies was born in barcelona in 1923, and died here, too, in 2012. Barcelona, was created in 1984 by the artist antoni tapies to promote the contemporary art. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your. Untitled 1979 original etching in colors, with embossing on. The fundacio antoni tapies is located in the building of the former montaner y simon publishing house by the modernist architect lluis domenech i montaner. Publishes lart contra lestetica, a new compilation of articles and statements. The last art piece by antoni tapies that is worth noting is his architectural addition to the facade of the fundacio antoni tapies in barcelona. Antoni tapies, catalan artist, credited with introducing contemporary abstract painting into spain. Feb 07, 2012 the distinguished catalan artist antoni tapies, who has died aged 88, conceived of his work as a form of meditation on the void more specifically, that play of emptiness and fullness which. Antoni tapies was a catalan painter, sculptor and art theorist, who was a great exponent of informalism and is considered one of the most important catalan painters of the 20th century.
His father was a lawyer and catalan nationalist who served briefly with the republican government. The first goal of the renewal of the fundacio antoni tapies was the necessity to adapt the building to. Antoni tapies important late 20th century catalan abstract. The fundacio antoni tapies building, formerly the headquarters of the montaner y simon publishing house, was built between 1881 and 1885 by the architect. Feb 08, 2012 the tribute to picasso, 198, by antoni tapies in the paseo picasso in barcelona, spain. Fundacio antoni tapies in barcelona opening times and tickets. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. I guess he might have used this restaurant for the scene with vicky. Feb 07, 2012 antoni tapies puig was born in barcelona on dec. See all 11 fundacio antoni tapies tickets and tours on tripadvisor. The 10 best hotels near the fundacio antoni tapies in. Find more works of this artist at best visual art database. Fundacio antoni tapies can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot.
Texture and image is a focused exhibition of 23 works from the bechtler collection. Made from aluminum tubes and stainless steel mesh the. The antoni tapies foundation or fundacio antoni tapies is a museum and cultural center located in carrer darago, in barcelona, catalonia that is dedicated to the works and life of antoni tapies. The name comes from antoni tapies 1923 2012 himself, a barcelona native who was born into a family of authors and artists that gave him early insight into literature and art. Antoni tapies and his art in pictures art and design. At the beginning of the 40s of the previous century, he studied law, but he never stopped this study. Fundacio antoni tapies barcelona 2020 what to know before. Fundacio antoni tapies international home facebook. Reopening of the fundacio antoni tapies announcements eflux.
The antoni tapies foundation was created by the catalan painter antoni tapies in 1984 to promote the study and understanding of modern art and culture. The antoni tapies foundation was created by the artist himself to promote. Antoni tapies art for sale antoni tapies barcelona, 19232012 antoni tapies first artistic attempts began during a long convalescence following a serious illness, after which his increasing dedication to painting and drawing led him to abandon his university education. The publishing house montaner i simon is a house with an important history. The city was also where his first inspirations took form in the likes of ibsen, van gogh, dostoevsky, picasso and kandinsky. Despite blanchette doing vivien leigh, blue jasmine is a somewhat serious, but wickedly boring film. Buy and sell signed multiples and original paintings at fair prices on llery. Visit fundacio antoni tapies on your trip to barcelona or. Until february, 2018 at fundacio antoni tapies museum, barcelona.
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