Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) - Olympic Centennial
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Antoni Tàpies, Olympic Centennial, a 1992 lithograph on Guarro paper, hand-signed, limited edition 250, 63 × 90 cm, weight 1 kg, produced in Spain by Gallery and in excellent condition.
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ABOUT THE PRINT
- Lithograph on Guarro paper.
- Hand-signed.
- Belonging to the artistic project 'Suite Olympic Centennial', sponsored by the ICO in the context of the Olympic Games of Barcelona.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
A lithograph created in 1992 by Antoni Tàpies, reflecting his most characteristic material and gestural style. The composition combines symbols, writing and abstraction, evoking the symbolic power of the handprint. Created in the context of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, the work captures the spirit of that event, transforming the artistic gesture into an emblem of energy and cultural renewal.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Antonio Tapies (Barcelona, 1923-2012)
was a Catalan artist and one of the most influential figures of 20th-century European informalism. Largely self-taught, he combined inspiration from the avant-garde and Eastern tradition to create his own language where matter and spirit intertwine. He used materials such as earth, sand, marble dust and everyday objects, creating dense surfaces with symbols that evoke memory, fragility and transcendence. In 1984, he created the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, consolidating an artistic and intellectual legacy that combines experimentation and critical reflection.
In the 1950s, he achieved international recognition by participating in the Venice Biennale and Documenta in Kassel. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting in Venice (1958) and later the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990). He was also named a marquis by King Juan Carlos I in 2010.
ABOUT THE PRINT
- Lithograph on Guarro paper.
- Hand-signed.
- Belonging to the artistic project 'Suite Olympic Centennial', sponsored by the ICO in the context of the Olympic Games of Barcelona.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
A lithograph created in 1992 by Antoni Tàpies, reflecting his most characteristic material and gestural style. The composition combines symbols, writing and abstraction, evoking the symbolic power of the handprint. Created in the context of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, the work captures the spirit of that event, transforming the artistic gesture into an emblem of energy and cultural renewal.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Antonio Tapies (Barcelona, 1923-2012)
was a Catalan artist and one of the most influential figures of 20th-century European informalism. Largely self-taught, he combined inspiration from the avant-garde and Eastern tradition to create his own language where matter and spirit intertwine. He used materials such as earth, sand, marble dust and everyday objects, creating dense surfaces with symbols that evoke memory, fragility and transcendence. In 1984, he created the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, consolidating an artistic and intellectual legacy that combines experimentation and critical reflection.
In the 1950s, he achieved international recognition by participating in the Venice Biennale and Documenta in Kassel. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting in Venice (1958) and later the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990). He was also named a marquis by King Juan Carlos I in 2010.
Details
Artist
Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
250
Title of artwork
Olympic Centennial
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
1992
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
63 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
1 kg
Style
Abstract
Period
1990-2000
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