Joaquín Torres-García
Joaquín Torres-García (28 July 1874 – 8 August 1949) was a prominent Uruguayan-Spanish artist, theorist, and author, renowned for his international impact in the modern art world. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, his family moved to Catalonia, Spain, where his artistic journey began. His career spanned several countries including Spain, New York, Italy, France, and Uruguay. A founder of art schools and groups, he notably established the first European abstract-art group, Cercle et Carré (Circle and Square), in Paris in 1929 which included Piet Mondrian and Kandinsky. Torres-García's legacy is deeply rooted in his development of Modern Classicism and Universal Constructivism.
Joaquín Torres García | |
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Torres-García at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona in 1903 | |
| Born | Joaquín Torres Garcia 28 July 1874 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | 8 August 1949 (aged 75) Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| Education | Escuela Oficial de Bellas Artes Barcelona |
| Known for | Painting, sculpture, writing, teaching, illustration |
| Movement | Modern art, noucentisme, constructivism, universal constructivism |
| Spouse |
Manolita Piña (m. 1908) |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | https://jtorresgarcia.com/ |
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