Alicia Martín Villanueva facts for kids
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Alicia Martín
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| Born | 24 June 1964 (age 61) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Known for | sculptures made from books |
Alicia Martín Villanueva (born on June 24, 1964) is a Spanish artist. She is famous for creating amazing sculptures using books. Since the early 1990s, working with books has become her special artistic style.
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About Alicia Martín
Early Life and Education
Alicia Martín was born in 1964 in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. She studied fine art and earned a degree. This education helped her develop her unique artistic skills.
Her Unique Book Sculptures
Alicín Martín is best known for her incredible sculptures made from books. Her art often shows books flowing out of windows or walls, creating a sense of movement and wonder.
One of her first large book sculptures was at the Casa de America in Madrid. Another impressive work was in Córdoba. This sculpture was huge, standing 5.5 meters (about 18 feet) tall. It was made from 5,000 books that people had donated. A team of eight people worked for 48 hours to build it. The books looked like they were pouring out of a window of the Molino de San Antonio, almost as if they could fill the River Guadalquivir with their stories.
Exhibitions and Awards
Alicia Martín's art has been shown in many places. She had an exhibition at the Ginkgo gallery in Madrid. In 2004, her work was displayed in Thiers, France.
In June and July 2018, she had another exhibition in Madrid at the Lucía Mendoza Gallery. This show was part of the PHotoEspaña 2018 Festival.
In 2019, Alicia Martín received the Antonio de Sancha Award. This award is given every year by the Madrid Publishers Association. It honors people who help promote and protect cultural values.
Art in Museums
Alicia Martín's artworks are part of many important art collections. In 2003, one of her pieces was added to the Centro Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (MUSAC) collection. This artwork, made of wood and books, shows a pile of books pushing through a wall in a room. It makes you feel like time has stopped.
Her sculptures can be found in several famous museums and contemporary art collections. These include:
- The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- The Centro Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (MUSAC)
- The Biblioteca de Alejandría in Egypt
- The Galician Center for Modern Art (CGAC)
- The Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art in Valladolid
- The Basque Center Museum of Contemporary Art in Vitoria
- The Valencian Institute of Modern Art
- The Museum Voorlinden in The Hague
Her art continues to inspire people around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Alicia Martín Villanueva para niños
