Carmen Calvo

Biography
Carmen Calvo

Biography

Carmen Calvo Sáenz de Tejada was born in Valencia on April 7, 1950. She studied at the San Carlos School of Fine Arts in Valencia and soon began to stand out in the art world thanks to her multifaceted work. Calvo became one of Spain's most important... Leer más

Carmen Calvo Sáenz de Tejada was born in Valencia on April 7, 1950. She studied at the San Carlos School of Fine Arts in Valencia and soon began to stand out in the art world thanks to her multifaceted work. Calvo became one of Spain's most important conceptual artists, characterized by a strong social critique and a very personal vision of the world. Her work is based on the recovery of everyday and cultural elements of society, with a distinct aesthetic characterized by the use of diverse technical and thematic resources. Throughout her career, Calvo has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in national and international museums, galleries, and art centers. In 2013, she received the National Prize for Plastic Arts from the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sport in recognition of her career. Additionally, in 2014 she was named an academician of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Carlos in Valencia. Among the themes she addresses in her work are violence, oppression, identity, memory, and popular culture. Her style is characterized by the use of diverse materials such as wood, found objects, photography, and painting. Calvo creates sculptures and collages that invite reflection on the world around us. Carmen Calvo is considered one of the most influential Spanish artists on the current scene, whose work continues to be the subject of study and analysis due to its significant relevance in the world of contemporary art.

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