Luis Wells (1939-2023) - Sin título
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Luis Wells (1939–2023) created a hand-signed acrylic painting titled Sin título (2004) in red, green and blue, depicting architecture, measuring 59 cm high by 99 cm wide, originating from Spain, in original edition, in excellent condition.
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Luis Alberto Wells (1939-2023) was a prominent Argentine visual artist, pioneer of the Informal Movement (1959) and renowned 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 Prize (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).
Informal Movement: Founder of the movement in Argentina (1959) alongside 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).
Prize of 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 Fundación Proa and had retrospective shows at the MNBA.
Death: He 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 a prominent Argentine visual artist, pioneer of the Informal Movement (1959) and renowned 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 Prize (1965) and the Konex (1982).
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
+4
Professional Milestones and Career:
Formation: Drawing, engraving and illustration professor, graduated from the National School of Fine Arts (1958).
Informal Movement: Founder of the movement in Argentina (1959) alongside 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).
Prize of 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 Fundación Proa and had retrospective shows at the MNBA.
Death: He 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
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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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