This exhibition presents seventy works by the influential Spanish artist Nicolás de Lekuona, showcasing his pioneering role in 20th-century modern art. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of mediums including oil paintings, experimental collages, gouaches, and drawings. The collection at Michel Mejuto Gallery offers a rare opportunity to view pieces from this essential figure whose career was cut short in 1937.
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This exhibition presents seventy works by the influential Spanish artist Nicolás de Lekuona, including oil paintings, collages, gouaches, watercolors, and drawings. The collection provides a rare opportunity for private collectors to access the work of one of the essential figures in the development of 20th-century art in the peninsula.
Since his rediscovery in the late 1970s, Nicolás de Lekuona has been the subject of numerous exhibitions at major institutions such as the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the San Telmo Museum, and the Reina Sofía. While these public showcases have firmly established his reputation within the modern and contemporary art circuit, his works have rarely appeared on the private art market due to his untimely death in 1937, which interrupted the distribution of his pieces during his lifetime. This exhibition at the Michel Mejuto Gallery serves to address this scarcity by bringing together a significant selection of seventy works. Visitors can explore a wide variety of mediums, from traditional oil paintings and drawings to experimental collages and gouaches, offering a thorough perspective on the artist's creative evolution. The collection represents an important milestone in bringing Lekuona’s essential contribution to 20th-century art directly to the reach of private collectors and enthusiasts.
The gallery provides a downloadable exhibition catalogue for further reference. Visitors are encouraged to contact the Michel Mejuto Gallery directly for information regarding viewing or availability of the displayed works.
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