Antoni Tàpies
1923 born in Barcelona – 2012 died in Barcelona / E
1940 Training at Instituto Menédez y Pelayo and Escuelas Pias / E
1943–1946 Law studies (dropping out before diploma), attended in the meantime
the Acadèmia Vallis in Barcelona for only two months
1948 co-founder of the artist group “Dau al Set” as well as the magazine of the
same name / first encounter with Joan Miró
1950 one-year scholarship in Paris / F
1945 Decision to devote himself only to painting
1951 visit to Pablo Picasso in Paris
1952 First abstractions
1953 First major award: First prize at the Biennale from Sao Paulo / BR
1959 First lithographs and participation in the II. Documenta, Kassel / D
1990 Opening of the Fundació Antoni Tàpies museum in Barcelona / E
Lived and worked in Barcelona.
Numerous national und international exhibitions.