Dadaism

Cubism

Constructivism

Heroes, Myths and Gods

Dadaism was a vanguard artistic and literary movement that emerged at the beginning of the 20th century (approximately between 1916 and 1922) as a radical reaction against the sentiment of the First World War and its burgeoning values. The Dadaists challenged logic, reason and traditional aesthetic conventions, seeking creative freedom through the absurd, risk and provocation. His works, an irreverent and chaotic menu, include collages, ready-mades (everyday objects elevated to the art category), photomontages and performances, defying the general definition of art. His anarchic and innovative spirit opened the path to later movements such as surrealism.

Rafael Penagos

Rafael Penagos (1889-1954) was an influential Spanish illustrator and painter, considered the great introducer of Art Deco in Spanish illustration. Its style is characterized by elegance, modernity and style, with clear lines and dynamic compositions. Penagos is famous for having created the image of the "Penagos woman": a elegant, sophisticated, bold and liberated female figure, who reflected the new urban society of the beginnings of the twentieth century. His works, in publicity, captured the spirit of the era with a distinctive glamor and a masterful use of color and form.

Cubism was a revolutionary movement from the beginning of the 20th century (approximately 1907-1914) which radically transformed the way of representing reality. Led by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, this style is characterized by the fragmentation of objects in geometric forms (cubes, cylinders, cones) and the simultaneous representation of multiple perspectives of the same element on a single plane. Breaking with the traditional perspective, Cubism explored the essence of form, structure and volume, inviting the viewer to a new way of seeing and understanding the world, which makes him an indisputable source of inspiration for contemporary illustration.

Constructivism was an artistic and architectural movement that arose in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century (approximately between 1913 and 1930), driven by the idea that art should serve society and revolution. Characterized by their functional and utilitarian aesthetics, the constructivists recognized "pure" art in favor of industrial production and design. Their works are distinguished by the use of simple geometric shapes, clear lines, bold typography and a limited color palette (red, white and black), creating dynamic compositions that convey a clear and direct message, ideal for graphics and visual communication.

Photographic Poetry

Between surrealism and poetry, these images, mostly in white and black, transform real logic and provoke reflection. inviting the viewer to a new way of looking at things, challenging the coherence of the world and reality.

Heroes, myths and gods represent the fundamental pillars of the cultural and spiritual narratives of humanity. They are the herramientas with which the societies, across history, have attempted to understand the world, where it is and the meaning of life. Although they may have a sacred character, they represent a visual excuse.

Symbols

Symbols are representations of those who endowed us with a meaning greater than their form, tying them to culture or ideals.

Politics

Even though politics affects our entire social relationship, there are things that we cannot leave aside, stay in position and intervene socially.