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América Sánchez

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América Sánchez (born 1939) is an Argentinian graphic designer and photographer. Born in Buenos Aires, he moved to Barcelona in 1965.[1]

His work is included in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston[2] and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.[3]

Influence and recognition

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Sánchez is renowned for his photomontage works, which combine photography and graphic design to create unique visual compositions.[4] His work is influenced by Pop Art, comics, graffiti, and Art Brut, reflecting a diverse range of artistic styles.[5] Sánchez has also contributed to the field of design education, teaching at the EINA Centre Universitario de Disseny i Art de Barcelona and other institutions. He has received several awards, including the Premio Nacional de Diseño and the Premio Ciutat de Barcelona

Selected exhibitions

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References

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  1. ^ a b "America Sanchez. Romanesque portraits. Ink on paper | Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya". www.museunacional.cat.
  2. ^ "América Sánchez: Consejo de Ministros". mfah.org.
  3. ^ "America Sanchez. Santa. 1986 | MoMA". The Museum of Modern Art.
  4. ^ "America Sánchez, Artist and graphic designer". Cientomasuna | Arte contemporáneo online. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  5. ^ "All About Graffiti Art and Art Brut". art.rtistiq.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
  6. ^ ""Iconografía moderna", fotomontajes de America Sanchez | MACBA Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona". www.macba.cat.