Place: Madrid
Born: 1960
Biography:
José Manuel Ballester Tascon is a Spanish painter and photographer born in Madrid in 1960. He graduated in 1984 with a degree in fine arts from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Ballester is known for his urban settings and his exploration of solitude and contradictions in the modern world. His works often depict empty places and people through their faces and reflections. Ballester has had exhibitions in various countries, including France and Spain. His work 'Le Palais Royal' is part of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao's collection.