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Added the Tate acquisition and also the artist's first solo exhibition in the UK. There is a renewed interest in the artist and the page will surely be updated many times in years to come.
 
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'''Luis Caballero Holguín''' (1943 - 1995), born in [[Bogota|Bogotá]] was a [[Colombia]]n [[Painting|painter]], [[Watercolor painting|watercolourist]], [[pastel]]list and [[Lithography|lithographer]].<ref>[http://oxfordindex.oup.com/view/10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.B00029826 Benezit Dictinary of Artists]</ref> Caballero is known for depicting masculine [[Figure drawing|figures]], and his works often include both erotic and violent imagery.
'''Luis Caballero Holguín''' (27 August 1943 – 19 June 1995),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-348502 |title=MURIÓ LUIS CABALLERO: El pintor Luis Caballero vino a Bogotá a esperar la muerte|work=[[El Tiempo (Colombia)|El Tiempo]]|date=20 June 1995}}</ref> born in [[Bogota|Bogotá]] was a Colombian [[Painting|painter]], [[Watercolor painting|watercolourist]], [[pastel]]list and [[Lithography|lithographer]].<ref>[http://oxfordindex.oup.com/view/10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.B00029826 Benezit Dictionary of Artists]</ref> Caballero is known for depicting masculine [[Figure drawing|figures]], which often include both erotic and violent imagery. He is viewed as one of the most important figures in Colombian art. <ref>Medellin Becerra, Jorge Alejandro; Fajardo Rivera, DianaCaballero Holguín, Luis, Diccionario de Colombia (2005 edición). p. 143. ISBN 958-04-8561-5</ref>


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Caballero was raised in a conservative Catholic household. He studied at the [[University of Los Andes (Colombia)]] in 1961-62, where he met and was influenced by [[etching|etcher]] artist Juan Antonio Roda and art critic [[Marta Traba]]. He continued his academic studies in [[Paris]] at the [[Académie de la Grande Chaumière]], graduating in 1964. It is during this time that he discovered [[Willem DeKooning]], and [[Francis Bacon (artist)|Francis Bacon]]. Back in Colombia, in 1968, he won First Prize at the First Ibero-American Biennal of [[Medellín]].<ref>[http://miamibiennale.org/miami_biennale_luis_caballero.html Richard G. Mann for the Miami biennale.org]</ref>
Caballero was raised in a conservative Catholic household. He studied at the [[University of Los Andes (Colombia)]] in 1961–62, where he met and was influenced by [[etching|etcher]] artist Juan Antonio Roda and art critic [[Marta Traba]]. He continued his academic studies in [[Paris]] at the [[Académie de la Grande Chaumière]], graduating in 1964. It is during this time that he discovered [[Willem de Kooning]], and [[Francis Bacon (artist)|Francis Bacon]]. Back in Colombia, in 1968, he won First Prize at the First Ibero-American Biennal of [[Medellín]].<ref>[http://miamibiennale.org/miami_biennale_luis_caballero.html Richard G. Mann for the Miami biennale.org]</ref>


Caballero returned to Paris where he found more freedom in 1969 and lived there until 1995, when he returned to Bogota for a special exhibition of his work at the [[Luis Ángel Arango Library]].
Caballero returned to Paris where he found more freedom in 1969 and lived there until 1995, when he returned to Bogota for a special exhibition of his work at the [[Luis Ángel Arango Library]].


He died in June of the same year at the age of fifty two.
He died in June of the same year at the age of fifty-one.


His [[Figure painting|figurative]] works are usually large scale [[mixed media]] oil, ink, watercolor washes on either canvas or paper, sometimes incorporating fabrics or rope in a limited range of muted sepia colors, often representing male nude figures, in a contemporary style marked by classic training.<ref>[http://www.glbtqarchive.com/arts/caballero_l_A.pdf glbtqarchive.com , pdf]</ref>
His [[Figure painting|figurative]] works are usually large scale [[mixed media]] oil, ink, watercolor washes on either canvas or paper, sometimes incorporating fabrics or rope in a limited range of muted sepia colors, often representing male nude figures, in a contemporary style marked by classic training.<ref>[http://www.glbtqarchive.com/arts/caballero_l_A.pdf glbtqarchive.com , pdf]</ref>


The [[Tate|Tate Museum]] in London acquired a work by the artist in 2023.[https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/caballero-untitled-l04734]
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== Publications and bibliography ==

In 2024, the first UK exhibition by the artist opened at Cecilia Brunson Projects curated by Daniel Malarkey.[https://plastermagazine.com/articles/london-art-exhibitions-plaster-staff-picks/]

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== Publications and bibliography ==
* Luis Caballero by Luis Caballero
* Luis Caballero by Luis Caballero
* Luis Caballero : ''the male nude'' : May 3-May 29, 1994 by Luis Caballero
* Luis Caballero : ''the male nude'' : May 3-May 29, 1994 by Luis Caballero
* Luis Caballero : ''paintings & drawings by Luis Caballero''
* Luis Caballero : ''paintings & drawings by Luis Caballero''
* L. Caballero, ''Me tocó ser así''
* L. Caballero, ''Me tocó ser así''
* Barnitz, Jacqueline. ''Twentieth-Century Art of Latin America.Austin'': University of Texas Press, 2001.
* Barnitz, Jacqueline. ''Twentieth-Century Art of Latin America''. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2001. {{ISBN|9780292708587}}
* Rodríguez, Marta. ''Luis Caballero.'' Arte Nexus: Arte en Colombia 27 (January–March 1998): 121-23.
* Rodríguez, Marta. ''Luis Caballero.'' Arte Nexus: Arte en Colombia 27 (January–March 1998): 121–23.
* Sokolowski, Thomas. ''Luis Caballero: Large Scale Drawings''. New York: Nohra Haime Gallery, 1991. Catalogue of Exhibition, [[Grey Art Gallery]], New New York University's fine art museum, June 4-July 12, 1991.
* Sokolowski, Thomas. ''Luis Caballero: Large Scale Drawings''. New York: Nohra Haime Gallery, 1991. Catalogue of Exhibition, [[Grey Art Gallery]], New New York University's fine art museum, June 4-July 12, 1991.


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== External links ==
== External links ==
* (es) [http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-348502 El Tiempo, 20 June 1995]
* [https://issuu.com/fredych/docs/caballero_catalogo Issuu.com "El deseo y el tormento secularizados en la obra de Luis Caballero"]
* [https://issuu.com/fredych/docs/caballero_catalogo Issuu.com "El deseo y el tormento secularizados en la obra de Luis Caballero"]
* [http://www.colombia.co/en/this-is-colombia/talent/artists/luis-caballero-holguin-naked-truth-behind-evocative-art/ Colombia.co, Luis Caballero Holgin the naked truth behind evocative art]
* [http://www.colombia.co/en/this-is-colombia/talent/artists/luis-caballero-holguin-naked-truth-behind-evocative-art/ Colombia.co, Luis Caballero Holgin the naked truth behind evocative art]
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Latest revision as of 14:18, 5 February 2024

Luis Caballero Holguin
Born(1943-08-27)27 August 1943
Bogotá, Colombia
Died19 June 1995(1995-06-19) (aged 51)
Bogotá, Colombia
NationalityColombian
EducationAcadémie de la Grande Chaumière
Known forPainting

Luis Caballero Holguín (27 August 1943 – 19 June 1995),[1] born in Bogotá was a Colombian painter, watercolourist, pastellist and lithographer.[2] Caballero is known for depicting masculine figures, which often include both erotic and violent imagery. He is viewed as one of the most important figures in Colombian art. [3]

Biography[edit]

Caballero was raised in a conservative Catholic household. He studied at the University of Los Andes (Colombia) in 1961–62, where he met and was influenced by etcher artist Juan Antonio Roda and art critic Marta Traba. He continued his academic studies in Paris at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, graduating in 1964. It is during this time that he discovered Willem de Kooning, and Francis Bacon. Back in Colombia, in 1968, he won First Prize at the First Ibero-American Biennal of Medellín.[4]

Caballero returned to Paris where he found more freedom in 1969 and lived there until 1995, when he returned to Bogota for a special exhibition of his work at the Luis Ángel Arango Library.

He died in June of the same year at the age of fifty-one.

His figurative works are usually large scale mixed media oil, ink, watercolor washes on either canvas or paper, sometimes incorporating fabrics or rope in a limited range of muted sepia colors, often representing male nude figures, in a contemporary style marked by classic training.[5]

The Tate Museum in London acquired a work by the artist in 2023.[1]

In 2024, the first UK exhibition by the artist opened at Cecilia Brunson Projects curated by Daniel Malarkey.[2]

Publications and bibliography[edit]

  • Luis Caballero by Luis Caballero
  • Luis Caballero : the male nude : May 3-May 29, 1994 by Luis Caballero
  • Luis Caballero : paintings & drawings by Luis Caballero
  • L. Caballero, Me tocó ser así
  • Barnitz, Jacqueline. Twentieth-Century Art of Latin America. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2001. ISBN 9780292708587
  • Rodríguez, Marta. Luis Caballero. Arte Nexus: Arte en Colombia 27 (January–March 1998): 121–23.
  • Sokolowski, Thomas. Luis Caballero: Large Scale Drawings. New York: Nohra Haime Gallery, 1991. Catalogue of Exhibition, Grey Art Gallery, New New York University's fine art museum, June 4-July 12, 1991.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "MURIÓ LUIS CABALLERO: El pintor Luis Caballero vino a Bogotá a esperar la muerte". El Tiempo. 20 June 1995.
  2. ^ Benezit Dictionary of Artists
  3. ^ Medellin Becerra, Jorge Alejandro; Fajardo Rivera, DianaCaballero Holguín, Luis, Diccionario de Colombia (2005 edición). p. 143. ISBN 958-04-8561-5
  4. ^ Richard G. Mann for the Miami biennale.org
  5. ^ glbtqarchive.com , pdf

External links[edit]

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