Lorenzo Belenguer
| Lorenzo Belenguer | |
|---|---|
 Belenguer with his work "Homage to Pollock" at the back | |
| Born |
1970 Valencia, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Education | University of the Arts London; University of Valencia, Spain |
| Known for | Minimalism, Arte Povera, Conceptual art, |
| Movement | Neo-minimalism |
Lorenzo Belenguer (born 1970) is a Spanish artist from Valencia who is active in London. Belenguer, who is resident in both Valencia and London, managed an art gallery for 6 years before deciding to become a full-time artist himself.[1][2]
His works are influenced by Arte Povera and Minimalism. He created "Testimonies," a project for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He was the sole Spanish artist invited to the Red Gallery exhibit "Factual Nonsense" as a homage to Joshua Compston who was closely associated with the emergence of the Young British Artists (YBAs). His other exhibitions and performances occurred at the Serpentine Gallery, Tate Liverpool, and Tate Modern.[2] [3]
In July 2014, Belenguer participated in the art exhibition "Marvellous Mix-ups X1 Big Deal" in London [4]
In October 2014, Belenguer was invited to exhibit in "We Could not Agree" that took place in a car park in central London during the Frieze Art Fair Week with a presence of 80 artists.[5][6]
In early 2016, Belenguer set up a studio in Villar del Arzobispo, Valencia, called "Estudio Mediterraneum" with the intention of organising an exchange of artists residencies between London and Valencia.[3]
In May 2016, Belenguer curated and exhibited in the show "NY/Rome Minimalism/Arte Povera" about Contemporary Minimalism that included Gavin Turk.[7][8]
As of May 2016 he resides in London and Valencia. [7] [8] [3]
References
- ↑ "Artist who is keeping gallery free steps down" (Archive). Harrow Observer. 15 November, 2012. Retrieved on June 21, 2016.
- 1 2 "Lorenzo Belenguer conquista Londres" (Archive). Las Provincias. July 1, 2014. Retrieved on July 22, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "El artista Lorenzo Belenguer se aleja de Londres y crea un estudio en Villar del Arzobispo " (Archive). Valencia Plaza. 27 May 2016. Retrieved on June 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Tres españoles se suman al “arte protesta” en una galería de Londres " (Archive). El Ibérico. 22 July 2014. Retrieved on March 3, 2016.
- ↑ "New lease of life: How disused car parks are being transformed into cultural centres " (Archive). The Independent. 27 October 2014. Retrieved on June 21, 2016.
- ↑ "El Caos Ordenado de Lorenzo Belenguer " (Archive). Makma revista de artes visuales y cultura contemporanea. October 2014. Retrieved on June 21, 2016.
- 1 2 ".Decorate – In a minimal way… " (Archive). .Cent Magazine. 6 May 2016. Retrieved on June 21, 2016.
- 1 2 "Lorenzo Belenguer explora el minimalismo junto a 5 artistas, en Londres " (Archive). XTRart España. 6 May 2016. Retrieved on June 21, 2016.