Description
Augusto Agero, a Sculptor in the 'Bande à Picasso'
Book Summary
This work rescues from oblivion Augusto Agero, a Madrid-born sculptor who was part of the generation of Spanish artists who emigrated to early 20th-century Paris, the art capital of the era. A personal friend of Pablo Picasso, whom he met during his formative years in Madrid, Agero shared a studio with the Malaga-born artist in the iconic building known as the "Bateau-Lavoir." The book offers a profound look at his figure, his context, and his artistic production.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the figure of Augusto Agero (Madrid, 1880 - Paris, 1947), a sculptor whose career has been eclipsed by history. The work reconstructs his life and career, placing him within the circle of artists and intellectuals who made up the Parisian avant-garde of the early 20th century. It explores his relationship with Picasso, with whom he shared studios and experiences in the legendary group known as the "Bande à Picasso." Through this research, the artistic and social context of the era is analyzed, as well as Agero's sculptural production, offering a detailed vision of an artist who was a witness and participant in one of the most creative and revolutionary periods of modern art.
Main Themes
- The figure of Augusto Agero and his rescue from historical oblivion.
- Spanish artistic emigration to Paris in the early 20th century.
- The relationship of friendship and collaboration between Agero and Pablo Picasso.
- The creative atmosphere and bohemian life in the "Bateau-Lavoir."
- The development of sculpture in the context of the historical avant-gardes.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the history of contemporary art, especially the period of the Parisian avant-gardes. It is of great interest to those who wish to know about secondary but relevant figures in Picasso's circle, as well as to specialists in sculpture and the Spanish artistic diaspora. It will also be attractive to any fan of cultural history looking to discover lesser-known profiles of 20th-century art.
What this book contributes
- Exhaustive research that recovers the memory of a practically unknown sculptor.
- A new perspective on Picasso's circle, beyond the main figures.
- An analysis of the historical and artistic context of the Paris of the avant-gardes from a little-explored point of view.
- The opportunity to discover the work and career of a Spanish artist at the epicenter of modern art.
Technical Data
- Author: Gil Sanchez, Juan Jose
- Publisher: Casimiro
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Art History / Art and Design Styles, Sculpture, Literary Essays
- Collection: Art
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 611 g
Editorial Review
This is a work of an art-historical nature that fulfills the objective of shedding light on a peripheral figure connected to one of the most important creative nuclei of the 20th century. Its value lies in the documentation and analysis of a trajectory rarely traversed by historiography, offering the specialized or curious reader one more piece to understand the complex mosaic of the Parisian avant-garde. It is a recommended read for those who seek to delve deeper beyond the consecrated names of modern art.