Gustavo, 85 Aniversary
Exhibition “From Yellow to Red”
Exhibition “From yellow to red”
A celebration of art in the hotels of Cala Ratjada
We are delighted to present the exhibition ‘From Yellow to Red’, a vibrant and captivating exhibition by the renowned artist Gustavo, one of the most important artists in the contemporary art world. The opportunity to exhibit his works in the hotels of Cala Ratjada is a great honour and a unique experience for art lovers.
Dates of exhibition
Frpm 18. September to 16. October
Where to find the exhibition
Sigue la ruta de la exposición por los hoteles de Cala Ratjada
An artist with roots in Mallorca
Gustavo, who was born in Cartagena on 11 April 1939, has made Mallorca his home and an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Although his story began on the mainland, he developed a large part of his artistic career here on Mallorca. From a young age, he had a habit of walking the streets of Palma with a notebook and a folding chair under his arm. He would sit down in a corner that caught his eye and capture everyday scenes of the city in his drawings. It was in this context that he began his collaboration with the newspaper Baleares in the section ‘Dibujante en la calle’ (Draughtsman on the street) under the direction of Joan Bonet, which marked the beginning of his professional career.
An unmistakable style
Over the course of his career, Gustavo’s work has been compared to art movements as diverse as Dadaism, Surrealism and Pop Art. Some critics have found Expressionist influences in his work, while others speak of an ‘unconscious naïf’. What defines his work beyond labels, however, is a unique voice that invites reflection and appreciates life from an ironic and colourful perspective.
Gustavo’s artistic journey has taken him to exhibit in cities around the world, from Milwaukee to Berlin to Wisconsin and beyond. His paintings and sculptures are part of major private collections and museums, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
An unmistakable style
Over the course of his career, Gustavo’s work has been compared to art movements as diverse as Dadaism, Surrealism and Pop Art. Some critics have found influences of Expressionism in his work. What defines his work, however, beyond any labels, is a unique voice that invites reflection and appreciation of life from an ironic and colourful perspective.
