Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Leiria > Caldas da Rainha > Caldas da Rainha > Avenal
The João Fragoso Atelier-Museum is located in the city of Caldas da Rainha, in a central area that invites visitors to explore the urban and cultural surroundings on foot.
This museum space is dedicated to the life and vast work of João Fragoso, a notable sculptor born in Caldas da Rainha, who lived from 1913 to 2000.
He was a prominent figure on the Portuguese art scene, serving as a professor at the Lisbon School of Fine Arts and a member of the National Academy of Fine Arts. His work achieved significant recognition, earning him several awards and honours throughout his career, such as the Officership of the Order of Christ.
João Fragoso's artistic production is marked by its breadth and the diversity of materials he explored, including plaster, bronze, and wood.
In addition to sculpture, he also dedicated himself to ceramics, painting, drawing, and poetry, revealing a multifaceted curiosity and talent.
His work evolved through distinct phases, reflecting the artistic movements of the 20th century, from his initial figurative approaches to the progressive exploration of abstraction and conceptual art.
Opened in 1994, the Atelier-Museum was designed to present a substantial part of João Fragoso's creations to the public.
The exhibition space is organized in a single nave, inviting the visitor to continuously walk through the various stages of the master's artistic journey, from his earliest figurative expressions to his more abstract and conceptual languages.
The museum also includes areas for temporary exhibitions, which host works by other creators, enriching the venue's cultural offerings.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.3984551,-9.1318981
Coordinates DMS: 39°23'54.4"N 09°07'54.8"W
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