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Book Why not? by Javier Calleja for Nanzuka First Edition
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"Why Not?" marks the debut of Javier Calleja as the author of an art book. This publication was created in honor of his exhibition entitled "Mr. Günter, The Cat Show", which took place in his hometown of Malaga, Spain. The book, which consists of more than 500 pages, offers an extensive selection of Calleja's works.
The book itself is designed as if it were one of the artist's oil paintings, featuring on the cover the artwork with the same texture as a canvas, and on the back, an image of the canvas's frame. This book could be framed, allowing you to enjoy a Calleja painting in your home a true display of the artist's originality!
Through infectious humor, effective and surprising compositions, Calleja's paintings capture his unique vision of aspects of everyday life. In addition to prints of Calleja's works, the book "Why Not?" It also includes photographs of sketches, paintings in progress, views of his studio, and previous exhibitions of the artist.
Additionally, readers will be able to enjoy a conversation between curator Sasha Bogojev and Javier Calleja himself, which provides an additional perspective on his work. In addition, there is a list of captions that accompany each work included in the book, providing context and a deeper understanding of Calleja's artistic creation.
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- Creator:Javier Calleja (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2023
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- Seller Location:Benalmadena, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6191240098122
Javier Calleja
Javier Calleja rose to art world prominence thanks to his instantly recognizable figurative works, which often feature squat, wide-eyed characters with exaggerated proportions. The Spanish artist’s practice spans painting, sculpture, and works on paper, as well as an array of editioned work and merchandise. Calleja has shown at galleries in Madrid, Barcelona, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong, among other major cities. A number of public collections throughout Spain have acquired his work. In March 2021, Calleja’s secondary-market record broke US$1 million for the first time, when his 2019 painting Waiting for a While sold for HK$8.8 million (US$1.1 million). Though he draws on personal experience and childhood memories to create his iconic characters, Calleja prefers not to explain his work, instead letting the observer “finish” the work with their own interpretations.
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