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Juan Francisco Casas
Juan Francisco Casas at Jonathan Levine Gallery New York (cropped).jpg
Born (1976-09-21) 21 September 1976 (age 48)
Nationality Spanish
Education B.A., M.F.A., PhD, University of Granada
Known for Painting, drawing, photography
Awards
  • ABC Prize
  • Award of the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome
  • Award of the Colegio de España en Paris

Juan Francisco Casas (born September 21, 1976) is a talented artist and poet from Spain. He is known for his amazing artwork that looks just like real photos. He often creates huge paintings using oil paints on canvas.

What makes his art really special is that he also makes very large drawings using only blue ballpoint pens! These drawings and paintings are so detailed they look exactly like photographs. Many of his artworks are as big as 10 feet!

Learning and Art Education

Juan Francisco Casas Ruiz studied at the University of Granada in Spain. He earned both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree there. He continued his studies and completed his PhD in 2004.

While he was studying, he also taught at the university. He was very good at his studies and even won a special award. It was called the National Award of the Ministry of Education and Science. This award was for having the best grades among all graduates in Spain.

An Artist's Journey

Since the year 2000, Juan Francisco Casas has shown his artwork in many museums around the world. His art has been displayed in places like Germany, the Netherlands, and South Korea. You can also find his work in museums in Spain.

He even represented Spain at a big art show called the 2nd Prague Biennale. This is a large art event that features artists from many countries.

Awards and Recognition

Juan Francisco Casas has won many important awards for his art. Some of these include the Prize of the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome and the ABC Painting Prize. He also received a scholarship from the College of Spain in Paris, which helps artists study and work abroad.

Other Creative Works

Besides his amazing paintings and drawings, Juan Francisco Casas is also a poet. He has published several books of poetry. He has also helped organize art exhibitions, working with famous artists like Joseph Kosuth.

His artwork is part of many important collections. You can find his pieces in the Artium Museum and the Museo ABC in Spain. His art is also in the collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain and the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome.

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