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Josep Maria Subirachs

Spanish sculptor and painter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Josep Maria Subirachs
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Josep Maria Subirachs i Sitjar[1] (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛb məˈɾi.ə suβiˈɾaks]; 11 March 1927 – 7 April 2014[2]) was a Spanish sculptor and painter of the late 20th century. His best known work is probably the Passion Facade of the basilica of the Sagrada Família in Barcelona. He was controversial, as he did not make any concessions to the style of the architect who designed the building, Antoni Gaudí.[3]

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Josep Maria Subirachs.
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Passion Façade, Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

Subirachs' sculptural typography in Barcelona is featured in Eye magazine (No. 37, Vol. 10, Autumn 2000) along with the work of Joan Brossa.[4]

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Artistic works

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Monument to President Macià, Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona.

From a young age Subirachs showed talent as an artist and he is an accomplished painter, engraver, scenic designer, sculptor, lecturer, art critic and architect.

He worked in projects around the world, in different styles: Mediterranean style, Expressionism, Abstract art, new figuration.

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Recognitions

The asteroid 134124 Subirachs, discovered in 2005, was named in his honour.

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