Francesc Abad facts for kids
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Francesc Abad
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Francesc Abad
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| Born | 1944 Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | School of Arts and Crafts (Terrassa), Center for Pedagogical Documentation (Paris) |
| Known for | Conceptual art, performance art, installations, multimedia art |
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Notable work
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El Camp de la Bota |
| Movement | Conceptual art |
Francesc Abad (born in 1944) is a Spanish artist from the region of Catalonia. He is known for creating conceptual art, which is art where the idea or concept behind the work is more important than the finished object. Abad uses many different forms to express his ideas, including photography, video, sculpture, and even live performances called "actions."
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Artistic Journey
Early Life and Education
Francesc Abad was born in the city of Terrassa, Spain. He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts there and later went to Paris to study. In 1972, he moved to New York City.
When he first started as an artist, Abad was a painter. His early paintings were known for their simple shapes and for using only a few colors. Over time, he became more interested in conceptual art.
Focus on Ideas and Memory
In his later career, Abad began using many types of media, like video and photography, to create his art. One of his most famous projects is called El Camp de la Bota. This work is about a real place in Barcelona with a sad history.
Between 1939 and 1952, under the government of Francisco Franco, at least 1,704 people were executed on the beach at Camp de la Bota. Years later, the area was redeveloped for a big event in 2004. Abad was worried that this important history would be forgotten.
To prevent this, he created an art exhibition. He gathered documents, photos, and stories from the families and friends of the victims. His project helped people remember what happened there. The exhibition was shown in many cities. In 2007, Abad donated the entire project to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA) so it would be preserved forever.
Notable Exhibitions
Throughout his long career, Francesc Abad has shown his art in many galleries and museums across Europe. Some of his important exhibitions include:
- 1971: Formes Primàries (Primary Forms) at the Ateneo de Madrid.
- 1981: Material Humà (Human Material) at Metrònom in Barcelona.
- 1991: La línia de Portbou, a tribute to the philosopher Walter Benjamin, organized by the Barcelona City Council.
- 1997: Un ull que no forma parte del món (An eye that is not part of the world) at the Palacio de la Virreina in Barcelona.
- 2004-2007: His famous project, El Camp de la Bota, toured several museums in Catalonia.
See also
In Spanish: Francesc Abad para niños
