Fabio Hurtado facts for kids
Fabio Hurtado (born in Madrid in 1960) is a famous Spanish painter. He is known for his unique paintings that often show women in city settings. His art often has a special, emotional feel, almost like a scene from a movie. Fabio Hurtado has won many important awards for his work.
For example, in 2004, six of his paintings were used on special stamps in Spain. These stamps were part of a series called "Women and Reading." They celebrated how women became more involved in culture in Spain during the 1900s.
About Fabio Hurtado
Fabio Hurtado was born in Madrid, Spain, on January 26, 1960. His mother was Italian and his father was Spanish. From a young age, he loved art.
He decided to study art at the Complutense University of Madrid. In 1984, he finished his studies. After graduating, he opened his first art studio. He worked as both a painter and a photographer.
For many years, Fabio Hurtado taught art while also creating his own paintings. Over time, his artwork became known around the world. He has shown his paintings in many countries. These include places in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Awards and Special Recognition
Fabio Hurtado has received many important awards and honors for his art.
- In 1995, he became a member of the Academy of Modern Art in Rome. This was a big honor for him.
- Also in 1995, he received the Medal of Honor from Queen Sofía of Spain. This award was part of the 10th BMW painting prize.
- In the same year, he won a First Medal for Painting. This was at the Salon de Otoño (Autumn Salon) art show. It was given by the Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors.
- In 1998, one of his paintings was featured on the cover of Telecoms World magazine. This magazine is part of the famous Financial Times newspaper.
- The Ulster Museum, an important museum, bought one of his paintings. The painting is called Three Seated Women and a Dog (painted in 1997).
- More recently, in 2017, a Spanish newspaper called La Vanguardia chose one of his paintings. It was used on the cover of their cultural magazine. This was to celebrate World Book Day.
Fabio Hurtado's name and art are also included in many books. These books are about Spanish art and famous artists.
Where His Art Has Been Shown
Fabio Hurtado's paintings have been shown in many art galleries and museums. Here are some of his recent exhibitions:
- 2007: He had an exhibition at the Albemarle Gallery in London, UK.
- 2013: He had a solo exhibition at Galería Alfama in Madrid, Spain.
- 2016: His solo exhibition, 'Tiempos modernos' (Modern Times), was shown at Sala Rusiñol in Barcelona.
- 2017:
- He was part of the "Ara és el moment" (Now is the Moment) exhibition. This was at Galería Sala Rusiñol in Barcelona.
- He had a special exhibition called “INDRETS SOMIATS” (Dreamed Places). This show featured his work and that of Leo Wellmer. It was at Galería Jordi Barnadas in Barcelona.
- His exhibition “Fotogrammi – Diario di un viaggio intimo” (Frames – Diary of an Intimate Journey) was shown in Italy. It was at the Civica Galleria di Palazzo Rocca.
- He participated in a group exhibition called ‘El Retorno’ (The Return). This was at the El Aljibe de Haría gallery in Las Palmas, Spain.
- He was part of a group exhibition called Proyecto Tristán (Tristan Project). This was at the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona.
- 2018:
- He was part of a group exhibition at the “Lanzarote Art Gallery.”
- A special show called "Fabio Hurtado: un viatge interior" (Fabio Hurtado: An Inner Journey) was held. This was a look back at his art. It was at the Museu de la Ciutat Casa de Polo in Castelló, Spain.
- His work was shown at the Art Revolution Taipei fair in Taiwan. He was part of the "European masters" section.
See also
In Spanish: Fabio Hurtado para niños
