Antonio Ortiz Gacto facts for kids

Antonio Ortiz Gacto (born December 3, 1941 – died April 30, 2011) was a Spanish artist. He came from Almería in Andalusia, Spain. He became famous as both an architect and an artist. He was known for his paintings and drawings.

About Antonio Ortiz Gacto

Antonio Ortiz Gacto was born in Córdoba. He became a well-known architect. He designed many homes and buildings in the Almería area. His buildings often looked modern and felt warm. They had a special Mediterranean style.

His Work as an Architect

Antonio Ortiz Gacto became famous locally for one of his designs. This was the church in Aguadulce, built in 1981. It is called "Iglesia de Aguadulce." The church had a very new and futuristic look for its time. This means it looked like something from the future.

His Work as an Artist

As an artist, Antonio Ortiz Gacto was known by other artists. However, most people did not know about his art. When he was younger, he showed his paintings and drawings. He had several art shows in Almería.

Later in his life, he worked mostly alone in his studio. His paintings were known for their bright, "explosive" colors. His drawings used simple, clear lines. He created almost 1,000 paintings and drawings in his lifetime. All of his artworks together are called his portfolio.

Antonio Ortiz Gacto passed away at 69 years old. He died in his own home in Aguadulce. He had designed this house himself. His funeral was held in the "Iglesia Aguadulce" church. This was the church he had designed.

Antonio Ortiz Gacto Foundation

In 2016, a special group was started. It is called a foundation. This foundation works to protect Antonio Ortiz Gacto's art. They want to fix any damaged artworks. They also want to show his art to more people. This way, everyone can see his amazing work.

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In Spanish: Antonio Ortiz Gacto para niños