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'''Eduardo Arroyo Rodríguez''' (26 February 1937 – 14 October 2018)<ref>[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2018/10/14/5bc31d3f268e3e0c668b4574.html Muere el pintor Eduardo Arroyo a los 81 años de edad] {{in lang|es}}</ref> was a Spanish [[painting|painter]] and [[graphic arts|graphic artist]]. He was also active as an [[author]] and [[scenic design|set designer]]. Arroyo is regarded as one of the most important exponents of politically committed realism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kooness |url=https://www.kooness.com/ |access-date=2022-09-17 |website=Kooness |language=en}}</ref>
'''Eduardo Arroyo Rodríguez''' (26 February 1937 – 14 October 2018)<ref>[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2018/10/14/5bc31d3f268e3e0c668b4574.html Muere el pintor Eduardo Arroyo a los 81 años de edad] {{in lang|es}}</ref> was a Spanish [[painting|painter]] and [[graphic arts|graphic artist]]. He was also active as an [[author]] and [[scenic design|set designer]]. Arroyo is regarded as one of the most important exponents of politically committed realism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kooness |url=https://www.kooness.com/ |access-date=2022-09-17 |website=Kooness |language=en}}</ref>


Arroyo was born in [[Madrid]] and originally trained a journalist, graduating from School of Journalism, Madrid in 1958. Following his studies and growing contempt for the [[Francoist Spain]], Arroyo emigrated to Paris at the age of twenty-one. He originally began working as an author and journalist, but soon decided to devote himself to painting.
Arroyo was born in [[Madrid]] and originally trained a journalist, graduating from School of Journalism, Madrid in 1958. Following his studies and growing contempt for the [[Francoist Spain]], Arroyo emigrated to Paris at the age of twenty-one. He originally began working as an author and journalist, but soon decided to devote himself to painting.<ref>https://www.santacole.com/en/biography/eduardo-arroyo/</ref>


In [[Paris]], he befriended members of the young art scene, especially [[Gilles Aillaud]], with whom he later collaborated in creating stage sets, such as ''[https://www.museoreinasofia.es/en/collection/artwork/vivre-et-laisser-mourir-ou-fin-tragique-marcel-duchamp-live-and-let-die-or-trag-0 Vivre et laisser mourir ou la fin tragique de Marcel Duchamp]'', a work in eight pieces intended to [[Criticism|criticize]] the [[Contemporary history|contemporary]] [[French art]].<ref name=":02">{{Cite book|last=Institut Valencià d'Art Modern|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1241664690|title=50 obras maesstras de la Colección del IVAM : 1950-2000|date=2019|publisher=[[Institut Valencià d'Art Modern]]|others=Rocío. Robles Tardóo|isbn=978-84-482-6416-1|location=València|oclc=1241664690}}</ref> He also befriended [[Joan Miró]].
In [[Paris]], he befriended members of the young art scene, especially [[Gilles Aillaud]], with whom he later collaborated in creating stage sets, such as ''[https://www.museoreinasofia.es/en/collection/artwork/vivre-et-laisser-mourir-ou-fin-tragique-marcel-duchamp-live-and-let-die-or-trag-0 Vivre et laisser mourir ou la fin tragique de Marcel Duchamp]'', a work in eight pieces intended to [[Criticism|criticize]] the [[Contemporary history|contemporary]] [[French art]].<ref name=":02">{{Cite book|last=Institut Valencià d'Art Modern|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1241664690|title=50 obras maesstras de la Colección del IVAM : 1950-2000|date=2019|publisher=[[Institut Valencià d'Art Modern]]|others=Rocío. Robles Tardóo|isbn=978-84-482-6416-1|location=València|oclc=1241664690}}</ref> He also befriended [[Joan Miró]].
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In 1964, he made his breakthrough with his first important exhibition. He dominated the major post-Franco exhibition of Spanish art at the [[37th Venice Biennale|Venice Biennale of 1976]]. Arroyo's curatorial role in the Venice Biennale's ''Attualità internazionali ’72-76'' was controversial, especially following his arrest and imprisonment by Franco's regime in 1974 and the confiscation of his passport. ''Spain: Artistic Vanguard and Social Reality (1936-1976)'', the 1976 Biennale centerpiece, celebrated Spain's newfound freedom by attempting to reconstruct the Spanish Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World's Fair.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bozal |first1=Valeriano |title=Espana: vanguardia artistica y realidad social (1936-1976) |date=1976 |publisher=Editorial Gustavo Gili |location=Barcelona}}</ref> Arroyo's [https://www.museoreinasofia.es/en/collection/artwork/ronda-noche-porras-night-watch-batons ''Night Watch''] was a large and impressive figurative statement.<ref>https://www.miradorarts.com/the-1976-venice-biennale-as-a-symptom/</ref>
In 1964, he made his breakthrough with his first important exhibition. He dominated the major post-Franco exhibition of Spanish art at the [[37th Venice Biennale|Venice Biennale of 1976]]. Arroyo's curatorial role in the Venice Biennale's ''Attualità internazionali ’72-76'' was controversial, especially following his arrest and imprisonment by Franco's regime in 1974 and the confiscation of his passport. ''Spain: Artistic Vanguard and Social Reality (1936-1976)'', the 1976 Biennale centerpiece, celebrated Spain's newfound freedom by attempting to reconstruct the Spanish Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World's Fair.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bozal |first1=Valeriano |title=Espana: vanguardia artistica y realidad social (1936-1976) |date=1976 |publisher=Editorial Gustavo Gili |location=Barcelona}}</ref> Arroyo's [https://www.museoreinasofia.es/en/collection/artwork/ronda-noche-porras-night-watch-batons ''Night Watch''] was a large and impressive figurative statement.<ref>https://www.miradorarts.com/the-1976-venice-biennale-as-a-symptom/</ref>


Over 20 years of critical and commercial success followed. In his old age, the ideologically and creatively uncompromising artist was as active as ever.
Over twenty years of critical and commercial success followed. In his old age, the ideologically and creatively uncompromising artist was as active as ever.


Stylistically, Arroyo's mostly ironic, colorful works are at the crossroads between the trends of ''[[nouvelle figuration]]'' or ''[[figuration narrative]]'' and [[pop art]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Preckler|first=Ana María|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MJ_edWCq2UoC&q=%22Vestido+bajando+la+escalera%22&pg=PA363|title=Historia del arte universal de los siglos XIX y XX|date=2003|publisher=Editorial Complutense|isbn=978-84-7491-707-9|language=es}}</ref> A characteristic of his representations is the general absence of spatial depth and the flattening of perspective.
Stylistically, Arroyo's mostly ironic, colorful works are at the crossroads between the trends of ''[[nouvelle figuration]]'' or ''[[figuration narrative]]'' and [[pop art]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Preckler|first=Ana María|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MJ_edWCq2UoC&q=%22Vestido+bajando+la+escalera%22&pg=PA363|title=Historia del arte universal de los siglos XIX y XX|date=2003|publisher=Editorial Complutense|isbn=978-84-7491-707-9|language=es}}</ref> A characteristic of his representations is the general absence of spatial depth and the flattening of perspective.
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Exhibiting since 1961, Arroyo’s work has been shown in exhibitions across the globe, including the Neue Gesellschaft für Bildende Kunst, Berlin (1971); The Centre Pompidou, Paris (1982); Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY (1984); Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, Dortmund, (1987); Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Valencia (1989); Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid (1998) and most recently held a solo exhibition at Fundación ENAIRE in Santander, Spain (2021-22).<ref>https://www.marlboroughnewyork.com/artists/eduardo-arroyo#tab:slideshow</ref> Arroyo's paintings are showcased at the [[Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Madrid)|Museo de Arte Contemporáneo]] in Madrid.<ref name="Saatchi">[http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/museums/museum-profile/Museo+De+Arte+Contemporáneo+(museosdemadrid.+Arte+Contemporáneo)++++++/778.html Museo de Arte Contemporáneo [[Saatchi Gallery]] Official web site]</ref> His most renowned work, ''[[Vestido bajando la escalera]]'', belongs to the collection of the [[Institut Valencià d'Art Modern]], in [[Valencia|València]].<ref name=":02" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rodríguez Gimeno|first=Rafa|date=2019-05-22|title=IVAM, 30 años en 10 obras (III): Eduardo Arroyo|url=https://verlanga.com/exposiciones/ivam-30-anos-en-10-obras-iii-eduardo-arroyo/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-08|website=[[Verlanga]]|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526083911/http://verlanga.com:80/exposiciones/ivam-30-anos-en-10-obras-iii-eduardo-arroyo/ |archive-date=2019-05-26 }}</ref>
Exhibiting since 1961, Arroyo’s work has been shown in exhibitions across the globe, including the Neue Gesellschaft für Bildende Kunst, Berlin (1971); The Centre Pompidou, Paris (1982); Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY (1984); Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, Dortmund, (1987); Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Valencia (1989); Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid (1998) and most recently held a solo exhibition at Fundación ENAIRE in Santander, Spain (2021-22).<ref>https://www.marlboroughnewyork.com/artists/eduardo-arroyo#tab:slideshow</ref> Arroyo's paintings are showcased at the [[Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Madrid)|Museo de Arte Contemporáneo]] in Madrid.<ref name="Saatchi">[http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/museums/museum-profile/Museo+De+Arte+Contemporáneo+(museosdemadrid.+Arte+Contemporáneo)++++++/778.html Museo de Arte Contemporáneo [[Saatchi Gallery]] Official web site]</ref> His most renowned work, ''[[Vestido bajando la escalera]]'', belongs to the collection of the [[Institut Valencià d'Art Modern]], in [[Valencia|València]].<ref name=":02" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rodríguez Gimeno|first=Rafa|date=2019-05-22|title=IVAM, 30 años en 10 obras (III): Eduardo Arroyo|url=https://verlanga.com/exposiciones/ivam-30-anos-en-10-obras-iii-eduardo-arroyo/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-08|website=[[Verlanga]]|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526083911/http://verlanga.com:80/exposiciones/ivam-30-anos-en-10-obras-iii-eduardo-arroyo/ |archive-date=2019-05-26 }}</ref>

In the fall of 2022, Eduardo Arroyo was the subject of a major solo exhibition at [[Marlborough Gallery]] featuring over seventy works including oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures spanning over fifty years of the artist's career.<ref>https://www.marlboroughnewyork.com/on-view/eduardo-arroyo#tab:slideshow;tab-1:slideshow</ref> This is the Arroyo's first exhibition in the United States since his 1984 retrospective at the [[Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum]].


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For the Bolivian sport shooter, see Eduardo Arroyo (sport shooter). For the Ecuadorian painter, see Eduardo X Arroyo.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arroyo and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.
Commemorative plaque to Eduardo Arroyo in Madrid

Eduardo Arroyo Rodríguez (26 February 1937 – 14 October 2018)[1] was a Spanish painter and graphic artist. He was also active as an author and set designer. Arroyo is regarded as one of the most important exponents of politically committed realism.[2]

Arroyo was born in Madrid and originally trained a journalist, graduating from School of Journalism, Madrid in 1958. Following his studies and growing contempt for the Francoist Spain, Arroyo emigrated to Paris at the age of twenty-one. He originally began working as an author and journalist, but soon decided to devote himself to painting.[3]

In Paris, he befriended members of the young art scene, especially Gilles Aillaud, with whom he later collaborated in creating stage sets, such as Vivre et laisser mourir ou la fin tragique de Marcel Duchamp, a work in eight pieces intended to criticize the contemporary French art.[4] He also befriended Joan Miró.

In 1964, he made his breakthrough with his first important exhibition. He dominated the major post-Franco exhibition of Spanish art at the Venice Biennale of 1976. Arroyo's curatorial role in the Venice Biennale's Attualità internazionali ’72-76 was controversial, especially following his arrest and imprisonment by Franco's regime in 1974 and the confiscation of his passport. Spain: Artistic Vanguard and Social Reality (1936-1976), the 1976 Biennale centerpiece, celebrated Spain's newfound freedom by attempting to reconstruct the Spanish Pavilion at the 1937 Paris World's Fair.[5] Arroyo's Night Watch was a large and impressive figurative statement.[6]

Over twenty years of critical and commercial success followed. In his old age, the ideologically and creatively uncompromising artist was as active as ever.

Stylistically, Arroyo's mostly ironic, colorful works are at the crossroads between the trends of nouvelle figuration or figuration narrative and pop art.[7] A characteristic of his representations is the general absence of spatial depth and the flattening of perspective.

Arroyo also became known to a broad public through his many works as a set designer, as well as partially by his costume designs. In this relation, he cooperated since 1969 especially with the director Klaus Michael Grüber, who encouraged him in this activity. Arroyo created sets for, among others, the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, the Paris Opéra (in 1976, Richard Wagner's Die Walküre), the Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz in Berlin and the Salzburger Festspiele (in 1991, Leoš Janáček's Z mrtveho domu).

In 1982 he received Spain's National Award for Plastic Arts.[8]

Arroyo's stage play, Bantam, premiered at the Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel (Residenztheater) in Munich with great success in 1986, with his friend, Grüber, as director and Ailland and Antonio Recalcati for sets and costumes.

Exhibiting since 1961, Arroyo’s work has been shown in exhibitions across the globe, including the Neue Gesellschaft für Bildende Kunst, Berlin (1971); The Centre Pompidou, Paris (1982); Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, NY (1984); Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, Dortmund, (1987); Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, Valencia (1989); Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid (1998) and most recently held a solo exhibition at Fundación ENAIRE in Santander, Spain (2021-22).[9] Arroyo's paintings are showcased at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Madrid.[10] His most renowned work, Vestido bajando la escalera, belongs to the collection of the Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, in València.[4][11]

In the fall of 2022, Eduardo Arroyo was the subject of a major solo exhibition at Marlborough Gallery featuring over seventy works including oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures spanning over fifty years of the artist's career.[12] This is the Arroyo's first exhibition in the United States since his 1984 retrospective at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

References

  1. ^ Muere el pintor Eduardo Arroyo a los 81 años de edad (in Spanish)
  2. ^ "Kooness". Kooness. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  3. ^ https://www.santacole.com/en/biography/eduardo-arroyo/
  4. ^ a b Institut Valencià d'Art Modern (2019). 50 obras maesstras de la Colección del IVAM : 1950-2000. Rocío. Robles Tardóo. València: Institut Valencià d'Art Modern. ISBN 978-84-482-6416-1. OCLC 1241664690.
  5. ^ Bozal, Valeriano (1976). Espana: vanguardia artistica y realidad social (1936-1976). Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili.
  6. ^ https://www.miradorarts.com/the-1976-venice-biennale-as-a-symptom/
  7. ^ Preckler, Ana María (2003). Historia del arte universal de los siglos XIX y XX (in Spanish). Editorial Complutense. ISBN 978-84-7491-707-9.
  8. ^ Martínez Novillo, Álvaro (July–August 1983). "Los Premios Nacionales de Artes Plásticas" [The National Awards for Plastic Arts]. Cuenta y Razón (12). Retrieved 2019-06-21.
  9. ^ https://www.marlboroughnewyork.com/artists/eduardo-arroyo#tab:slideshow
  10. ^ Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Saatchi Gallery Official web site
  11. ^ Rodríguez Gimeno, Rafa (2019-05-22). "IVAM, 30 años en 10 obras (III): Eduardo Arroyo". Verlanga. Archived from the original on 2019-05-26. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
  12. ^ https://www.marlboroughnewyork.com/on-view/eduardo-arroyo#tab:slideshow;tab-1:slideshow
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