Cristina Iglesias facts for kids
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Cristina Iglesias
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| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) San Sebastián, Spain
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| Education | Universidad del País Vasco, Chelsea College of Art |
| Known for | Installation art |
| Spouse(s) | Juan Muñoz |
Cristina Iglesias, born in 1956, is a famous Spanish artist. She creates amazing sculptures and "installation art." This means she makes art pieces that fill a whole space, often inviting you to walk through them. Cristina uses many different materials. These include strong steel, clear glass, shiny bronze, and even natural things like bamboo and straw. She lives and works near Madrid, Spain.
In 2016, she received a special award called the Tambor del Oro. She was also the first Spanish woman asked to show her art at the Folkestone Triennial in 2011. This is a big art event. Her brother, Alberto Iglesias, is a well-known film music composer.
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Growing Up and Becoming an Artist
Cristina Iglesias was born in 1956 in San Sebastián, a city in northern Spain. She first started studying Chemical Sciences in 1976. But she soon realized her true passion was art. In 1978, she left her science studies. She then began to practice ceramics and drawing in Barcelona.
In 1980, Cristina moved to London, England. There, she studied Sculpture at the Chelsea College of Art. While studying, she met her future husband, Juan Muñoz. He was also a sculptor. She also met other important artists like Anish Kapoor.
Amazing Artworks and Exhibitions
Cristina Iglesias started showing her art in the 1980s. Since then, she has had over 60 exhibitions. These shows have been held all over the world. Her art has been displayed in Europe, North America, and Japan.
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Important Solo Shows
Cristina Iglesias has had many special exhibitions just for her art. Some of these include:
- 1991: Kunsthalle Bern in Switzerland
- 1994: Stedelijk Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven, Netherlands
- 1998: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, USA
- 2003: Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin, Ireland
- 2006: Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany
- 2007: Instituto Cervantes in Paris, France
- 2007: She created special doors for the new part of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.
- 2016: Musée de Grenoble in Grenoble, France
- 2018: Centro Botín in Santander, Spain
Group Exhibitions
Cristina Iglesias has also shown her work in many group exhibitions. These are shows where several artists display their art together. Some notable ones include:
- 1986 and 1993: The Spanish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in Italy. This is a very famous art event.
- 1990: The 18th Sydney Biennale in Australia.
- 2000: The Carnegie International in Pittsburgh, USA.
- 2000: The Exposición Universal in Hannover, Germany.
- 2002: Happiness at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan.
- 2005: Big Band at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France.
- 2011: The Folkestone Triennial in England.
Awards and Recognition
Cristina Iglesias has received several important awards for her art. In 1999, she was honored with the National Award for Plastic Arts in Spain. This is a very high award for artists in her home country. In 2012, she also received the Berliner Kunstpreis in Germany.
See also
In Spanish: Cristina Iglesias para niños
