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To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Antoni Clavé (Barcelona, 1913 - Saint-Tropez, 2005), the Palau Martorell presents a major retrospective and anthological exhibition of the Catalan artist's work, bringing together more than 80 pieces. It is the first exhibition of this magnitude dedicated to Clavé since the one organized by La Pedrera in 1996, 29 years ago. 

Antoni Clavé is one of the great figures of 20th-century Catalan and Spanish art, representing the archetype of the total artist, whose mark on art history is unquestionable. His curiosity and talent allowed him to move with equal mastery between seemingly disparate disciplines, which, in his case, converge in a coherent and deeply personal artistic universe. From his basic training in his native Barcelona, where he learned the craft and absorbed the artistic tensions of his time, to his consecration in post-war Paris and his global recognition, Clavé built a body of work that is both a witness to his time and an expression of timeless research.

His creativity found various avenues of expression through set design, engraving, poster art and sculpture, however painting remained his central focus. His artistic output is characterized by constant experimentation with materials, a profound understanding of space and an innate capacity for expressive synthesis.

The exhibition has two venues: the Palau Martorell and the Reial Cercle Artístic. With the same exhibition ticket, visitors also have the opportunity to visit the Clavé Rooms at the Palau de la Generalitat, on specific days and with prior registration. Due to the characteristics of the space, capacity is limited and advance registration is required.

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