The multiform sculptural works by one of the leading figures of the contemporary international art scene.
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Manolo Valdé s (1942) is renowned for his monumental sculptures that blend classical influences with contemporary aesthetics. In 2024, his large-scale works have been displayed in several prestigious locations worldwide, including Venice, where his twelve Reina Mariana and a monumental Infanta Margarita were placed in Piazzetta San Marco. His sculptures also graced the City of Arts and Science in Valencia, the Botanical Garden in New York, the Orchard Road and Botanical Garden in Singapore, and the iconic Dubai, where they created a striking contrast with the modern skyline. In Paris, Valdé s's monumental pieces have been showcased in Paris at Place Vendô me and Palais Royal, adding a new dimension to these historic landmarks. Additionally, the Châ teau de Chambord featured his sculptures, offering a fascinating juxtaposition between the Renaissance architecture and contemporary artistic expression, while on Broadway Avenue in New York, Valdé s's works captured the attention of passersby.
Impassioned by artists of the past ranging from Zurbará n to Velá zquez, Matisse to Lichtenstein, Valdé s finds more than just inspiration in their paintings; he uses their work "as a pretext" to create an entirely new aesthetic object (a painting or sculpture that while clearly sourced from a known composition is a uniquely brilliant work of art in itself.
