Julio González Exhibition Opens at Instituto Tomie Ohtake with 70 Works
On June 4, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake in São Paulo launched a significant exhibition showcasing the works of Catalan sculptor Julio González (1876-1942). Entitled 'Julio González – Espaço e Matéria,' the exhibition includes 70 pieces, comprising sculptures, drawings, and various documents from his artistic journey. González began his career in his father's metal workshop in Barcelona before relocating to Paris in 1899, where he initially pursued painting. His transition to sculpture took place in the 1920s while he was an apprentice in welding. He worked alongside Picasso and Brancusi, became a member of the Cercle et Carré group in 1934, and endorsed the Abstraction-Création manifesto. The exhibition is open until August 4, 2019, with no admission fee.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Julio González – Espaço e Matéria' opened June 4, 2019.
- Features 70 works by Julio González (1876-1942).
- Held at Instituto Tomie Ohtake in São Paulo.
- González is considered a father of modern iron sculpture.
- He moved from Barcelona to Paris in 1899.
- His sculptural work intensified after the 1920s.
- He collaborated with Pablo Picasso and Constantin Brancusi.
- Exhibition is a partnership with Fundação Abertis and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Entities
Artists
- Julio González
- Pablo Picasso
- Constantin Brancusi
- Elena Llorens
Institutions
- Instituto Tomie Ohtake
- Fundação Abertis
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Soudure Autogène Française
- Cercle et Carré
- Abstraction-Création
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Paris
- France