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 talented Spanish artist. She creates amazing sculptures and art installations. Cristina lives and works in Torrelodones, a town near Madrid, Spain.
She uses many different materials in her art. These include strong materials like steel and bronze. She also uses water, glass, bamboo, and even straw! On January 20, 2016, Cristina received a special award called the Tambor del Oro. This award is given in San Sebastian, her hometown.
In 2011, she made history. Cristina was the first Spanish woman asked to show her art at the Folkestone Triennial. This is a big art event in England. Her brother, Alberto Iglesias, is also famous. He is a film composer who has been nominated for an Academy Award.
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Cristina's Early Life and School
Cristina Iglesias was born in 1956. Her hometown is San Sebastián in Northern Spain. In 1976, she started studying Chemical Sciences. She went to the Universidad del País Vasco.
However, in 1978, she decided to change her path. She left her science degree to focus on art. Cristina began practicing ceramics and drawing in Barcelona. In 1980, she moved to London, England. There, she studied Sculpture at the Chelsea College of Art. While studying, she met her husband, Juan Muñoz. He was also a sculptor. She also met other artists like Anish Kapoor.
Art Shows and Exhibitions
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Cristina Iglesias started showing her art in the 1980s. Since then, she has been part of many art shows. She has had over 60 individual and group exhibitions. Her art has been shown in Europe, North America, and Japan.
Solo Art Shows
A solo exhibition means an artist shows their work by themselves. Here are some places where Cristina Iglesias had her own shows:
| Year | Gallery or Museum |
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| 1991 | Kunsthalle Bern |
| 1994 | Stedelijk Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven |
| 1998 | Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York |
| 2003 | Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin |
| 2006 | Museum Ludwig in Cologne |
| 2007 | Instituto Cervantes in Paris |
| 2007 | Doors to the new wing of the Museo del Prado, Madrid |
| 2016 | Musée de Grenoble in Grenoble |
| 2018 | Centro Botín, Santander, Spain |
Group Art Shows
In a group exhibition, many artists show their work together. Cristina Iglesias has been part of these important group shows:
| Year | Show |
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| 1986 | Spanish Pavilion, Venice Biennale |
| 1993 | Spanish Pavilion, Venice Biennale |
| 1990 | 18th Sydney Biennale |
| 2000 | Carnegie International, Museum of Art Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh |
| 2000 | Exposición Universal in Hannover |
| 2002 | Happiness at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo |
| 2005 | Big Band at the Centre Pompidou in Paris |
| 2006 | SITE, Santa Fe |
| 2010 | Pacing Through Architecture, Whitechapel Gallery |
| 2011 | Folkestone Triennial |
Awards and Honors
Cristina Iglesias has received several important awards for her art. In 1999, she was honored with the National Award for Plastic Arts in Spain. She also received the Berliner Kunstpreis in 2012. These awards recognize her amazing contributions to the art world.
See also
In Spanish: Cristina Iglesias para niños
