José Luis Zumeta facts for kids
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José Luis Zumeta
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José Luis Zumeta
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José Luis Zumeta Etxeberria
19 April 1939 |
| Died | 22 April 2020 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Painting |
José Luis Zumeta Etxeberria (born in Guipúzcoa, Spain on April 19, 1939 – died in San Sebastián, Spain around April 22, 2020) was a Spanish painter. He was famous for his abstract art style. Abstract art uses shapes, colors, and lines instead of showing things exactly as they look in real life.
About José Luis Zumeta
José Luis Zumeta traveled to different cities like Stockholm and London between 1962 and 1963. He lived there for some time, learning and growing as an artist.
In 1966, he helped start a group called the Basque School of art. This group included other well-known artists like Jorge Oteiza, Eduardo Chillida, and Nestor Basterretxea.
Many people think José Luis Zumeta was one of the most important Basque painters who started their careers after World War II. His paintings are now kept in important museums in the Basque Country and in other countries around the world.
Art Exhibitions
Zumeta's art was shown in many places. In 2002, he had an exhibition of his work at Haim Chanin Fine Arts in New York. This was a big achievement for him.
Awards
José Luis Zumeta won several awards for his painting:
- 1958 - National Gold Medal of the Madrid Young Painting Contest.
- 1967 - First Prize in the Basque Painting Grand Prize Competition.
See also
In Spanish: José Luis Zumeta para niños
