Luis Wells (1939-2023) - Sin título
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Luis Wells (1939–2023), acrylic painting Sin título, original edition from 2004, in green, blue and red, 59 cm high by 99 cm wide, depicting architecture, origin Spain, hand-signed, in excellent condition.
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Luis Alberto Wells (1939-2023) was an Argentine visual artist, a pioneer of the Informalist Movement (1959) and recognized for his "Techos" and "Toys". He explored painting, sculpture and design, with an aesthetic that integrated discarded materials. He resided in London and New York, winning the Di Tella Award (1965) and the Konex (1982).
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Professional Milestones and Career:
Formation: Drawing, engraving and illustration professor, graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (1958).
Informalist Movement: Founder of the movement in Argentina (1959) together with Alberto Greco, Mario Pucciarelli and Juan del Prete.
Innovation: Creator of the "Techos" (sculptural volumes on ceilings) and the "Toys" (playful objects).
International Career: Lived in London and New York (9 years), where he worked as an industrial designer and exhibited at the MoMA.
Awards and Recognitions:
Special Prize of the Di Tella Institute (1965).
Grand Prize of Honor of the National Painting Salon (1977).
Konex Award - Diploma of Merit (1982).
Award from the National Academy of Fine Arts (1986).
Grand Prize of Honor of the Valparaíso Biennial, Chile (1989).
Grand Prize in Honor of Acquisition by the Central Bank (2022).
Notable Exhibitions: Participated in the 60s Argentine art exhibition at the Proa Foundation and had retrospective exhibitions at the MNBA.
Death: Died in Mendiolaza, Córdoba, on June 13, 2023
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We work in the field of buying and selling mature, old and antique wines.
Translated by Google TranslateLuis Alberto Wells (1939-2023) was an Argentine visual artist, a pioneer of the Informalist Movement (1959) and recognized for his "Techos" and "Toys". He explored painting, sculpture and design, with an aesthetic that integrated discarded materials. He resided in London and New York, winning the Di Tella Award (1965) and the Konex (1982).
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
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Professional Milestones and Career:
Formation: Drawing, engraving and illustration professor, graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (1958).
Informalist Movement: Founder of the movement in Argentina (1959) together with Alberto Greco, Mario Pucciarelli and Juan del Prete.
Innovation: Creator of the "Techos" (sculptural volumes on ceilings) and the "Toys" (playful objects).
International Career: Lived in London and New York (9 years), where he worked as an industrial designer and exhibited at the MoMA.
Awards and Recognitions:
Special Prize of the Di Tella Institute (1965).
Grand Prize of Honor of the National Painting Salon (1977).
Konex Award - Diploma of Merit (1982).
Award from the National Academy of Fine Arts (1986).
Grand Prize of Honor of the Valparaíso Biennial, Chile (1989).
Grand Prize in Honor of Acquisition by the Central Bank (2022).
Notable Exhibitions: Participated in the 60s Argentine art exhibition at the Proa Foundation and had retrospective exhibitions at the MNBA.
Death: Died in Mendiolaza, Córdoba, on June 13, 2023
Seller's Story
We work in the field of buying and selling mature, old and antique wines.
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Artist
Luis Wells (1939-2023)
Edition
Original
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Owner or reseller
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Sin título
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2004
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue, Green, Red
Height
59 cm
Width
99 cm
Weight
6 g
Depiction/theme
Architecture
Style
Contemporary
Period
2000-2010
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