Antoni Tàpies (Barcelona, December 13, 1923 – Barcelona, February 6, 2012) It was a Spanish painter, sculptor and art theorist, considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and the greatest exponent of informality at a global level. His artistic legacy can be discovered in the Antoni Tàpies Foundation of Barcelona, located on Aragó Street, where a large library dedicated to the study and research of his work is also preserved.

Primarily trained autodidact, Tàpies developed a unique style that fused tradition and innovation within an abstract language laden with symbolism. He was a pioneer in the incorporation of recycled materials and everyday objects to his creations: woods, fabrics, old doors, textile fragments or found items that were no longer in use, to which he gave a new artistic and expressive meaning.

His work encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from the painting on canvas and burlap until the sculpture in bronze, wood and iron. Furthermore, his graphic output is extensive and highly valued among collectors worldwide. A particularly significant period was his participation in the Dau al Set movement (1944-1952), which he founded, and which marked a turning point in avant-garde art in Spain.

Recognized both nationally and internationally, Antoni Tàpies exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world, He became an essential figure for understanding the evolution of contemporary art. His ability to transform the everyday into poetic material places him among the great figures of modern art.