Carlos Alonso facts for kids
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Carlos Alonso
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Carlos Alonso (1979)
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| Born | 4 February 1929 |
| Education | Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes |
| Known for | Painter, draftsman and printmaker |
| Movement | Social realist; New realist |
| Awards | 1957, First Prize, Emecé Contest |
Carlos Alonso (born February 4, 1929) is a famous Argentine artist. He is known for his paintings, drawings, and prints. In his early career, he painted about social issues. Later, he became known as a "New realist" artist. You might notice that beef often appears in his artworks!
Early Life and Art School
Carlos Alonso was born in Tunuyán, Argentina. When he was seven, his family moved to Mendoza. At just 14 years old, he started studying art at the Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes. There, he learned from important teachers like Sergio Sergi and Lorenzo Dominguez. He also studied at the National University of Cuyo with Lino Enea Spilimbergo.
A Busy Art Career
Carlos Alonso started winning awards for his art very early. In 1947, he received his first prize. By 1951, he had won several top awards for his paintings and drawings across Argentina.
In 1953, Alonso showed his art in Buenos Aires. Then, he traveled to Europe, where his work was displayed in Paris and Madrid.
A big moment in his career came in 1957. He won a contest to illustrate famous books. He created pictures for Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes and Martín Fierro by José Hernández. His Don Quixote illustrations were even printed on postcards in the Soviet Union!
In 1961, he won another award in Buenos Aires. That same year, while visiting London, he learned about a new way to paint called acrylic painting techniques.
Alonso's art often shows strong feelings and ideas about society. In 1967, he had a huge exhibition in Buenos Aires. It featured about 250 of his works inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. His art has also been shown in Mexico City and Cuba. In 1971, his works traveled to galleries in Italy and London.
In 2005, a special exhibition honored his illustrations for Don Quixote. His drawings were shown at a museum in Buenos Aires. He also illustrated the novel Mad Toy by Roberto Arlt.
Carlos Alonso has received many honors. He won the Platinum Konex Award twice, in 1982 and 1992. In 2012, he received a special Konex award for his entire career.
Family and Return Home
Carlos Alonso married an artist named Ivonne Fauvety. In 1977, he moved to Italy and then to Madrid, Spain. He returned to Argentina two years later.
In 1990, Carlos Alonso helped start the Bienal de Pintura Paloma Alonso. This art event is named in honor of his daughter. Carlos Alonso is also the uncle of a famous chess player, Salvador Alonso.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Alonso para niños
