Juan Garaizabal

Place: Madrid

Born: 1971

Biography:

Juan Garaizabal is a Spanish plastic artist born in Madrid in 1971. He is known for his monumental public sculptures, which are a recuperation of long-lost architectural elements occupying vacant, historical sites. His work encompasses drawings, sculpture, light and acoustic installations, video art, and engraving. He is considered one of the most internationally renowned Spanish artists. Garaizabal's main studio is in Berlin, Germany, but he also maintains studios in Madrid, Spain and Miami, United States.