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Mira - Ref. 2592 Hilatura

 - Ref. 2592 Hilatura
 
Etching 16 / 25
Signed and numbered
51 x 64 cm
1985

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BIOGRAPHY OF VICTOR MIRA:

Victor Mira (Zaragoza 1949 - Seefeld, Germany 2003) was a painter, sculptor, engraver, and writer known for his expressionist art, connecting figuration with primitivism.

Mira’s artistic career was marked by a self-taught nature, with the bulk of his work spanning painting, drawing, and sculpture. At the young age of eighteen, Mira held his first sculpture exhibition in his hometown, which was also the first outdoor art show.

During the 1970s, he traveled across the Iberian Peninsula, visiting places like Madrid, Barcelona, and Pamplona, and later explored countries such as Germany and the United States, where he was invited by the Meadows Museum in Dallas.

His passion for art grew alongside a love for literature. In 1975, he published "El libro de las dos hojas," followed by "Estética kebrada aragonesa" in 1978. In 1979, Mira began working on his book "Tierra," and in the early ’80s, he prepared his print series "Cien imágenes de África," published in 1996.

In 1985, the magazine "Extrema Presión" invited Mira to participate in an object edition, allowing him to publish his book of poems "Madre Zaragoza." His prolific activity continued with numerous exhibitions, publications, and diversified works, including posters, poems, paintings, sculptures, and graphic art.

During the 1990s, he published three print books: "Imágenes para enamorados," "Bachkantaten," and "Estilitas," a series he initiated in 1985. Notable works in the ’90s include "A mere crisis is not enough" (1993) and "The two most Clever sons of Salvador Dalí" (1998).

In 2000, Victor Mira held his first photography exhibition in New York. As the new century unfolded, he continued working across various techniques, holding exhibitions, and achieving success. In 2003, he was awarded Best Living Spanish Artist at the ARCO Fair.

Tragically, Victor Mira passed away on November 18, 2003, after throwing himself in front of a train. This followed a fire in his apartment caused by a short circuit, resulting in the loss of a significant portion of his work. His untimely death shook the art world, especially his hometown of Zaragoza.

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