Alberto Corazón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alberto Corazón
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| Born | 21 January 1942 Madrid, Spain
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| Died | 10 February 2021 (aged 79) Madrid, Spain
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| Alma mater | Complutense University of Madrid |
| Occupation | Artist |
Alberto Corazón Climent (born January 21, 1942 – died February 10, 2021) was a famous Spanish artist. He was known for doing many different kinds of art. He combined graphic design, sculpture, painting, and photography in his work.
Some of his amazing art pieces are kept in modern museums. These include the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Madrid. He also worked as a graphic designer for many big organizations. These included the National Library of Spain and Renfe Operadora, which is a train company. In 2006, he became a member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, a very important art academy.
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Early Life and Education
Alberto Corazón was born in Madrid, Spain, on January 21, 1942. He went to the Complutense University of Madrid. He studied economics and sociology there, finishing his studies in 1965.
What Did Alberto Corazón Do?
Corazón began his art career in 1965. He started by designing posters and working in publishing. He even helped start a Spanish publishing company called New Science.
He became an artist who worked in many different fields. He created sculptures, paintings, designs, and photographs. He was truly a "multidisciplinary" artist, meaning he was skilled in many art forms.
His Work as a Graphic Designer
Alberto Corazón designed for many well-known Spanish groups. Some of his clients included Anaya, ONCE, and Círculo de Bellas Artes. He also designed for Renfe Operadora (the train company) and Telefónica, a phone company.
He created designs for important places like the National Library of Spain. He also designed for the National Theatre Company. Besides these, he made posters, sculptures, and other artworks. These were shown in exhibitions all over Europe.
Public Art and Sculptures
You can find some of Corazón's public sculptures in different cities. These include Madrid, Murcia, Mallorca, and Alicante. His work is also displayed in major art museums. These include the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.
His Unique Artistic Style
Corazón's art style is called Conceptual art. In this style, the main idea or message of the art is more important than how it looks. He wrote about his ideas in an article called "Conceptual Art in alternate spaces."
He also worked with another artist, Torres Muntadas, on a project called Proyecto Documentos in 1972. This work, along with Leer la imagen (Reading the Image), helped people understand art in Spain before it became a democracy.
The "Designer of Democracy"
The Spanish newspaper El País called him el diseño de la democracia. This means "the designer of democracy." This name came from his important role in Spanish design. Spain was changing from a dictatorship to a democracy after 1975.
Corazón's designs during this time showed new images and messages. These designs helped share the idea of democracy. He was seen as one of the key people who helped modernize graphic design in Spain. His works from this period were shown at big art events. These included the Venice Biennale in 1976 and the Paris Biennale in 1978.
He also organized an exhibition called Signos del Siglo. This show displayed 100 years of graphic design in Spain. He continued to be active in art throughout the 2000s. His exhibitions traveled both within Spain and to other countries.
Awards and Honors
Alberto Corazón received many important awards. He won a gold medal from the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He was the only European designer to receive this special honor. In 1989, he also won the Premio Nacional de Diseño. This is Spain's national design award.
In 2006, he was chosen to be a member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Other awards he received include the Barcelona ADG-FAO Prize and the British Design Award.
His Passing
Alberto Corazón passed away on February 10, 2021, at the age of 79. The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said Corazón was a "key figure in Spanish art and design." He added that Corazón's great creativity helped shape Spain's image during its transition to democracy.
See also
In Spanish: Alberto Corazón para niños
Images for kids
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Murals in Madrid by Corazón
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Monument designed by Corazón
