Painter · Spain
Lluis Barba
Lluís Barba (Barcelona, 1952) is a prominent Spanish multidisciplinary artist known for his biting social criticism through the fusion of classical and contemporary art.
Dialogue with the Past: Barba interrelates historical paintings (by artists such as Bosch, Goya, and Brueghel) with contemporary icons like celebrities, brands, and QR codes. Social Critique and Irony: His compositions often denounce global problems such as consumerism, inequality, and the loss of historical memory. Recognition: In 2010, he received the Young Masters Art Prize for his work The Hay Wain.
Artist Statement
Travellers in Time: Obras que exploran el viaje temporal de personajes históricos hacia escenarios modernos. Serie de Dibujos/Fotos: Reinterpretaciones de Los Caprichos de Goya, la Divina Comedia de Doré y la Capilla Sixtina de Miguel Ángel. Self-Portraits: Una serie dedicada a los autorretratos de grandes maestros de la historia del arte.
Yuki Tanaka — Solo Exhibition
Atelier 5, Lisbon · 2026
Yuki Tanaka — Solo Exhibition
Studio West, Berlin · 2025
Yuki Tanaka — Solo Exhibition
Maison Blanc, Paris · 2024
Group Show
Open Studios, Barcelona · 2023
Group Show
Biennale Project, Venice · 2022
My work is an ongoing investigation of presence, silence, and the slow architecture of material.