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Trayectoria Escultórica de Higinio Vázquez: An Exhibition of Diverse Sculptures at Tiflológico Museum

Explore 11 striking pieces from a prolific Zamorano artist, spanning various materials and significant commissions.

The Tiflológico Museum presented "Trayectoria escultórica de Higinio Vázquez," an engaging exhibition dedicated to the renowned Zamorano artist. Visitors encountered a curated selection of 11 sculptures, expertly crafted from a wide array of materials including iron, bronze, and marble. This display offered insight into Higinio Vázquez's significant artistic journey and diverse body of work, reflecting his extensive career.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Tiflológico Museum showcased a selection of sculptures by the Zamorano artist Higinio Vázquez. The display featured 11 pieces created from diverse materials, highlighting his extensive artistic career.

Curatorial context

The Museo Tiflológico hosted 'Trayectoria escultórica de Higinio Vázquez' from October 9 to November 22, 2014. This exhibition presented a curated selection of works by the artist Higinio Vázquez, who was born in El Pego, Zamora, in 1930. The show comprised 11 pieces crafted from a variety of materials including iron, bronze, Carrara marble, concrete, Colmenar stone, and pine wood. Notable works featured in the exhibition included the 'Monumento al minero' (Monument to the Miner), a Christ sculpture, and a bust of Ramiro de Maeztu. Higinio Vázquez has a significant artistic background, having entered the San Fernando Superior School of Fine Arts in Madrid in 1947 and later expanding his studies in imagery at the Santa Isabel de Hungría Superior School of Fine Arts in Seville. His extensive artistic practice includes commissions for institutions such as the Autonomous University of Madrid and various religious orders across Spain, demonstrating his established reputation and considerable artistic skill.

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Venue
Museo Tiflológico
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 9, 2014 – Nov 22, 2014
Artist line / attribution
Higinio Vázquez, a sculptor born in Zamora in 1930, whose extensive artistic career and diverse body of work were showcased.
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