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Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos
Les Muses de l' Artista (Muses of the Artist)

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This lithograph is in excellent condition and and has only been shown in a gallery setting. Limited edition printed on Arches paper. In Alvar’s "Muses of the Artist," he alludes to the Greek myth of the Muses, the goddesses who inspired and protected the Arts, the Sciences and the Letters. In this lithograph, they are shown presiding over the process of artistic creation in various form of the arts including music and architecture. Other emblematic elements include a dove, wreath of laurel leaves, and the candle which respectively symbolize spiritual peace, the glory of victory, and the inspirational flame. The lower part is enhanced by hand, watercolors over a lithography drawing with all the Arts represented including: Painting, Music, Poetry, Architecture, Sculpture and Literature. More About Alvar: Alvar Suñol Munoz-Ramos, commonly known as Alvar, was born in 1935 in Montgat, Spain, a Catalan fishing village on the Mediterranean coast near Barcelona. By the age of 17, he was accepted into the Escuela Superior de Bellas Artes de San Jorge in Barcelona. In 1960, he moved to Paris and exhibited with other major Spanish artists including Picasso, Miró, and Dalí. Today, Alvar is recognized on an international platform for his exploration of the psychological and historical complexities of art-making and creation in relation to one’s environment and experiences. The examination of both interiors and exterior spaces place a significant role in all of Alvar’s works. Alvar strengthens his artistic vision through the use of various mediums including oil paintings, lithographs, watercolors, drawings, bronzes, and ceramic bas relief sculptures. His works can be found in the permanent collection of over fourteen museums worldwide and he has several public commissions around the world, including his most recent bronze sculpture created in honor of Catalan cellist Pablo Casals that is located in Paris, France. Additionally, Alvar has had three consecutive retrospectives since 2014. His first was hosted at Las Casa de Cultura (The Cultural Center) of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. One year later, Alvar had a second retrospective at the Castell de Benedormiens, in Castell d'Aro, Girona, Spain. Most recently, the Castell de Calonge in Girona, Spain recognized Alvar’s lengthy career from 1954 to 2016 with a retrospective titled, Una Vida Pintant (A Life of Painting).
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