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Fabian Perez

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Fabian Perez, Argentine painter

Fabian Perez(Spanish: Fabián Pérez) is avisual artistfromBuenos Aires,Argentina,known for his paintings of tango and flamenco dancing and nightclub life, as well as for his acknowledged portraits of world celebrities. Perez' artwork has gained considerable international attention and praise from qualified sources.[1][2][3][4]The artist has proposed "Neo emotionalism" as the name to designate his art stylecharacterized by emotion, mundane passion, dramatic narrative, and a heady atmosphere.[5][6]He was born on November 2, 1967.

Biography

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Man Lighting a Cigarette II

The son of a nightclub governor and a lady school teacher and singer, Perez grew up in the village ofCampana,near Buenos Aires. Orphan from both parents while a teenager, Perez practiced football and martial arts as a youngster. He left his hometown at the age of 20 and began to travel the world seeking to develop the artistic talent inherited from his mother. He currently resides inLos Angeles.[2]

Dancer in Red
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Career

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Perez's artwork has been exhibited in many art galleries worldwide. In the US, his paintings have been shown at Parkwet Gallery (Southfield, MI), Pure Gallery (Mechanicsburg, PA), and Village Galleries (Lake Forest and Laguna Beach, CA).[7][8][9]In the UK, his art has been exhibited at Clarendon Fine Art, (London), Trent Galleries, Dorchester Gallery(Dorset), Lemongrove Gallery (Chiswick), Artique Gallery (Cambridge), Whitewall Galleries, and MEME Art Gallery (Manchester),[10]among others.[11][12][13][14][2][15]

In 2009 Perez was named official artist of the 10th annualLatin Grammy Awards.On the occasion, Perez's artwork was described byGabriel Abaroaas "filled with energy and emotion that captures the excitement and passion of the performer".[16]His art has been also characterized by "a passionate, narrative style, and a beautifully conveyed sense of latent energy".[17]

In 2010, one of his paintings was chosen to advertise the2010 Winter Olympics.[18]In 2011, Perez was appointed to design the LG trophy forCopa América.[19]In 2014, Perez was presented with theATIM Masters Awardas "master of the year" by the ArtTour International magazine.[20]

The artist has been commissioned to paint a number of influential people in the world, forming part of hisCollection of Living Legends.[21]The series includes, among many,Pope Francis,[22]the President of Argentina,Mauricio Macri,[23]actorsArnold SchwarzeneggerandAl Pacino,and tennis starRafael Nadal.His portrait of Argentine footballerLionel Messiwas complimented in officialFIFAsources, and is included in the FIFA News online art bannerFrom the Pitch to the Canvas.[24][25]

He has published several books of his art, among themAll the Romance We Left Behind(2009, 2011),[26]andNeo-emotionalism(2009, 2011).[26]An extensive account of Perez' art and career has been published online by Whitewall Galleries.[27]His oeuvre is also visible in augmented reality on themobile appFabián Perez AR,available fromGoogle Play.[28]Perez is a known philanthropist.[29]

References

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  1. ^"Fabián Pérez un artista plástico argentino consagrado".elsuplemento.Retrieved2020-12-08.
  2. ^abcPeel, Adrian (14 November 2018)."World-renowned artist Fabian Perez to showcase new collection in Cambridge".Cambridge Independent.Retrieved9 September2020.
  3. ^"Fabian Perez Official Magazine".whitewallgalleries.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  4. ^"Fabian Perez Contemplation".magzter.Retrieved2021-03-28.
  5. ^"Fabian Perez".Anne Newman Artist.2020-01-27.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  6. ^"Fabian Perez Artist | Rob Hefferan".Portrait Artist | Commission a Portrait | Animal Portraits.2020-07-11.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  7. ^"Fabian Perez".Pure Gallery.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  8. ^Sadri, Iman."The Art of Fabian Perez | Persian Observer".Retrieved2021-03-28.
  9. ^"Fabian Perez".rogeryostgallery.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  10. ^"MEME Art Gallery"https://memegallery.co.uk/fabian-perez-1Retrieved 2024-06-07
  11. ^"Clarendon Fine Art".clarendonfineart.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  12. ^"Fabian Perez | Trent Galleries".trentgalleries.co.uk.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  13. ^"Fine Art Magazine February 2019".FlippingBook.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  14. ^"Artist Fabian Perez to unveil new work at Chiswick Gallery".chiswickherald.co.uk.Retrieved2021-03-28.
  15. ^"Fabian Perez's collections at Whitewall Galleries".whitewallgalleries.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  16. ^"Fabian Perez Named Official Artist of the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards".Latin GRAMMYs.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  17. ^"LEISURE: Artist to the stars Fabian Perez to launch new collection at Bournemouth gallery".BH Living Magazine.2019-04-08.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  18. ^"Artist Awards at Sargent's Fine Art Maui".sargentsfineart.Retrieved2020-12-09.
  19. ^"Artista Fabián Pérez realizó el premio LG al Jugador Más Valioso de la Copa América 2011".gacetamercantil.Retrieved2021-03-28.
  20. ^"2014 Winter Issue | ArtTour International".Retrieved2021-03-28.
  21. ^"Perez Online Exhibition CFA Nov 20 - Living Legends".magazine.clarendonfineart.Retrieved2021-03-30.
  22. ^"Artist who painted the pope to launch new collection".henleystandard.co.uk.Retrieved2020-12-08.
  23. ^"Fabian Pérez Pinta Retrato De La Familia Presidencial Argentina".ArtTour International.Retrieved2020-12-08.
  24. ^admin (2016-10-29)."From the pitch to the canvas".Jock Blogs.Retrieved2021-03-31.
  25. ^Admin (2017-02-16)."Best Canvas Painting Collection: Canvas Lionel Messi Painting".Best Canvas Painting Collection.Retrieved2021-03-28.
  26. ^abPérez, Fabian, 1967- (2009).Fabian Pérez: all the romance we left behind.Beverly Hills, California.ISBN978-0-615-25978-9.OCLC914339529.{{cite book}}:CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  27. ^"Redirect".whitewallgalleries.Retrieved2021-03-30.
  28. ^"Fabián Perez AR - Apps on Google Play".play.google.Retrieved2021-03-28.
  29. ^"Fabian Perez Selected Collections".Lord Russell Baker.2015-04-19.Retrieved2021-03-28.
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