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ZOOXAN: Exploring Xan López Domínguez's Fantastical Creatures at the ABC Museum

Delve into the imaginative world and creative process behind the acclaimed children's book illustrator.

The ZOOXAN exhibition at the ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration invites visitors to explore the imaginative universe of Xan López Domínguez. This display showcases his fantastical creatures from acclaimed children's books, revealing the artist's unique creative process and diverse inspirations. Gain deeper insight into his extensive career as a writer, designer, and illustrator, celebrated internationally for his innovative work.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the fantastical creatures created by artist Xan López Domínguez for his children's books. It delves into his creative process, the inspirations behind his characters, and offers biographical details of both the artist and his creations.

Curatorial context

The "ZOOXAN" exhibition at the ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration presents a curated selection of drawings featuring the imaginative characters conceived by Xan López Domínguez for his renowned books, including "El camaleón malcarado" and "La gallina Churra." This exhibition serves as a portal into the artist's unique, anarchic, and fantastical universe, exploring his working methods, the diverse sources that fuel his inspiration, and the individual narratives that each creature has developed. Beyond the visual art, a dedicated documentation space offers deeper insight into López Domínguez's extensive professional career. Xan López Domínguez, born in Lugo in 1957, is an accomplished writer, designer, and illustrator specializing in children's literature. His prolific career includes over thirty books authored and more than three hundred illustrated. He has also contributed significantly to advertising campaigns and reading promotion initiatives. His work has garnered international recognition, including awards from the Bologna Children's Book Fair and the Bratislava Biennial, along with nominations for prestigious accolades such as the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. His graphic work has been exhibited globally in cities like Bologna, Tokyo, Lisbon, London, and Munich. Notably, the exhibition highlights two distinct aspects of his artistic style: his striking use of black and light inversion, and his mastery of line work without color. It also touches upon his personal involvement in "Xofre," recognized as Galicia's first fanzine.

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Venue
ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 27, 2016 – Nov 6, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the fantastical creatures created by Xan López Domínguez, a writer, designer, and illustrator of children's literature, whose work has received international acclaim.
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