PAINTINGS
BEN
Ben Vautier, known simply as Ben, was a French artist associated with the Fluxus movement. His paintings often feature handwritten text with bold, provocative statements that challenge art, society, and identity. Using simple words and direct language, Ben turns everyday thoughts into visual art, blending humor, irony, and philosophy.
Joaquin Torres GARCIA
Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949) was a Uruguayan artist known for his style called Constructive Universalism. He combined geometric abstraction with symbols inspired by ancient cultures, aiming to create a universal visual language. His work often features grids, signs, and earthy colors, painted mainly in oil on wood or canvas.
Lucio FONTANA
Lucio Fontana (1899–1968) was an Italian-Argentinian artist best known for his Concetto Spaziale (Spatial Concept) series. He pioneered a new approach to art by cutting or piercing the canvas, exploring space, movement, and the void. His work bridged painting, sculpture, and conceptual art, challenging the limits of traditional media.
Cesar LEAL
César Leal Jiménez (1948–2024) was a Cuban painter, draftsman, and educator known for his mastery of drawing and figurative work . A graduate of Havana’s Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas (1968), he won numerous awards—including Mexico’s Young Latin American Painting Prize (1966) and the Paris Salon de Mayo Prize (1968)—and his work is held in Cuba’s National Museum of Fine Arts. Deeply engaged with community arts, Leal taught at institutions like San Alejandro, created public murals, and used his art to critique social realities in late-period Cuba
Antonio Henrique AMARAL
Antônio Henrique Amaral (1935–2015) was a Brazilian painter and printmaker known for his politically charged and visually striking works. He gained international attention with his banana series in the 1970s, using hyperrealistic, often violent imagery of bananas to critique Brazil’s military dictatorship. His art blended pop art, realism, and symbolism, exploring themes of power, repression, and national identity. Over his career, Amaral evolved from printmaking to large-scale painting, leaving a lasting mark on Latin American contemporary art.
J RAMIREZ
J Ramírez is a Peruvian artist known for his vibrant, expressive paintings that merge figurative and abstract elements. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the cultural richness of Latin America. Ramírez employs bold color palettes, dynamic brushstrokes, and layered compositions to evoke both emotional depth and visual movement. His art reflects a deep engagement with personal history while resonating with universal human experiences..
Vartan MAHOKIAN
Vartan Mahokian (1869–1937) was an Armenian painter known for his powerful seascapes. Trained in Berlin and Paris, he later settled in France after fleeing the Armenian genocide. His work captures the drama and beauty of the sea with a classical, expressive style.
Antoni TAPIES
Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012) was a Spanish painter and sculptor from Catalonia, known for his textured, abstract works that merged art with matter and symbolism. A leading figure in postwar European art, he often used unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and rags to create surfaces rich in physical depth.
Mariano FORTUNY
Mariano Fortuny (1838–1874) was a Spanish painter known for his detailed historical and Orientalist scenes. Influenced by his travels in Morocco, he combined rich color with precise technique. Though his life was short, he played a key role in 19th-century Spanish art.
Raimundo DE MARZADO
Raimundo de Madrazo (1841–1920) was a Spanish painter known for his elegant portraits and genre scenes. Trained in Madrid and Paris, he painted with refined detail and a polished, academic style. His work often depicted fashionable women and interiors, capturing the grace and luxury of 19th-century high society.
Joan MIRO
Joan Miró (1893‑1983) was a pioneering Catalan artist whose vibrant abstraction, rich symbolism, and multimedia innovation made him a defining figure of 20th‑century modernism. From his Catalonia‑inspired early works to his dreamlike oeuvre and monumental public art, Miró’s visual vocabulary—rooted in play, rebellion, and poetic imagination—continues to influence and enchant across generations.
Roberto PANDOLFI
Roberto Pandolfi is a Cuban-born artist based in Miami, known for his vibrant oil paintings featuring floral still lifes, abstract forms, and expressive compositions. His work combines rich color palettes with fluid brushwork, blending figurative and decorative elements. Active since at least the 1960s, Pandolfi’s pieces have appeared in galleries and private collections, and he continues to be recognized for his elegant, timeless aesthetic.
Philippe BOSIO
Philippe Bosio is a French painter, writer, sculptor and art collector with a life shaped by extraordinary adventures.
His artworks reflect travel, memory, and cultural encounters through vivid, expressive forms.
As a collector, he supports diverse, emerging talents from around the world.
His writing documents his journeys and artistic insights with clarity and passion.
Sol LEWITT
Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) was a key figure in Conceptual and Minimal art. He created geometric wall drawings and structures based on systems and ideas, often using acrylic, ink, or pencil. His work emphasized concept over execution, redefining the role of the artist.
Armando MORALES
Armando Morales (1927–2011) was a renowned Nicaraguan painter known for his mastery of oil painting.
He painted dreamlike tropical forests, female nudes, still lifes, and historical scenes.
His work blends realism with abstraction, often finished with beeswax for a rich texture.
Morales explored themes of memory, mythology, and identity with lyrical intensity.
He remains one of Latin America's most respected modern artists.
UNKNOWN ARTISTS
This section presents a diverse collection of artworks by various lesser-known artists from different periods. It includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, and mixed media that highlight hidden talents and unique perspectives. Each piece offers a glimpse into untold creative journeys across time. Together, they celebrate the richness and depth of anonymous and forgotten artistry.
