Juan Garaizabal

Juan Garaizabal is a Spanish artist born in Madrid in 1971, known for his work in the field of sculpture and public art. His work is characterized by the creation of monumental installations that seek to connect art, architecture, and the city. Garaizabal has received several awards and recognitions throughout his career. Some of the most notable are: BMW Painting Award (1999), Sculpture Award from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando (2004), and Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts (2018). Garaizabal's work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world, and is part of prestigious public and private collections. Juan Garaizabal's artistic style is based on the creation of monumental works that seek to integrate art into urban space. His sculptural installations are characterized by the use of industrial materials and the combination of architectural and artistic elements. Garaizabal uses light, shadow, and space as fundamental elements in the creation of his works, always seeking interaction with the viewer and the urban environment. His work is considered an important reference in public art and contemporary sculpture.