Juan Francisco Casas
Quick facts for kids
Juan Francisco Casas
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| Born | 21 September 1976 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | B.A., M.F.A., PhD, University of Granada |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, photography |
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Juan Francisco Casas is a talented artist and poet from Spain. He was born on September 21, 1976, in a town called La Carolina. He is famous for his amazing artwork.
Casas takes his own photographs and turns them into huge oil paintings. These paintings are so big, some are as tall as 10 feet! He also creates large drawings using only blue ballpoint pens. His art looks incredibly real, almost like a photograph.
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Learning and Degrees
University Studies
Juan Francisco Casas Ruiz studied at the University of Granada in Spain. He earned two important degrees there. First, he got a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. After that, he completed a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree.
Earning a PhD
In 2004, he finished his PhD at the same university. A PhD is the highest degree you can get. While studying for his PhD, he also taught classes at the university.
Special Recognition
During his time as a student, Juan Francisco Casas won a big award. It was the National Award from the Ministry of Education and Science. This award was for having the best grades among all graduates in Spain. The Culture Minister, Pilar del Castillo, presented him with this special prize.
Art Career and Exhibitions
Showing Art Around the World
Since the year 2000, Juan Francisco Casas has shown his art in many museums. His work has been seen all over the world. Some famous places include:
- The Museum Kunsthalle in Munich, Germany
- The Kunsthalle Emden in Germany
- The Kunsthal Rotterdam in the Netherlands
- The Cube Museum in Seongnam, South Korea
- The Da2 Museum in Salamanca, Spain
- The ARTIUM in Vitoria, Spain
International Awards
Casas has received many important awards from different countries. He represented Spain at the 2nd Prague Biennale, which is a big art event. Some of his awards include:
- The Prize of the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome
- The ABC Painting Prize
- The Scholarship of the College of Spain in Paris
Other Creative Works
Besides painting and drawing, Juan Francisco Casas is also a poet. He has published several poetry books. He has also helped organize art shows for other artists. Some of these artists are very well-known, like Joseph Kosuth and Nobuyoshi Araki.
Where to Find His Art
You can find Juan Francisco Casas's artwork in many important collections. These include:
- The Artium Museum in Vitoria
- The Museo ABC in Madrid
- The Collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain
- The Collection of the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome
- The Absolut Collection
See also
In Spanish: Juan Francisco Casas para niños
