{"product_id":"salvador-palou-tecnica-mixta-collage-begur-cuba-habaneras","title":"Salvador Palou | From Begur to Cuba (Habaneras) | Original Mixed Media and Collage","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe musical memory of the Mediterranean captured on paper. An original collage that merges Indian nostalgia with vibrant graphic execution, paying homage to the sonic bridge between the Costa Brava and Havana.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe typographic narrative as a canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn this work, Salvador Palou Vilà (b. 1951) abandons traditional canvas to construct his own pictorial surface through \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003ecollage\u003c\/i\u003e. The artist covers the rigid support with old newspaper clippings and musical scores, creating a typographic weave that acts as the historical fabric of the piece. Far from hiding this background, Palou applies translucent glazes in yellow and orange tones, allowing the letters and articles to breathe through the color. This technical decision is not accidental: it gives the work a patina of memory, transforming the support into a visual document that evokes the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRhythm and visual counterpoint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAgainst this warm, textured atmosphere, the artist draws the figures of a singer and a trumpeter with loose, fluid lines. The color treatment of the characters is purely expressive; the reds, pinks, and electric blues bleed outside the contours, suggesting the movement and vibration of live sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe narrative axis that anchors the entire composition is the label arranged diagonally in the upper area: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003e\"De Begur a Cuba \/ La nostàlgia de l'Havana\"\u003c\/i\u003e. This graphic inclination, coupled with the musical score fragment floating between the musicians, breaks the static nature of the vertical figures and injects the work with the dynamism characteristic of a vintage poster or a Latin jazz vinyl cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Roots and Indian Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e The explicit reference to Begur, Havana, and the world of habaneras has immense magnetism for collectors connected to history, Indian architecture, and the musical tradition of the Costa Brava. It is a work with a designation of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGraphic and Decorative Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003ecollage\u003c\/i\u003e technique gives it a contemporary design feel that differs from classic figurative painting. Its warm palette dominated by yellows makes it an excellent light source to break monotony in modern or eclectic design spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Dynamism:\u003c\/b\u003e The representation of live music is a universal theme with constant demand in the art market. It conveys joy, rhythm, and cultural sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Salvador Palou Vilà (b. 1951).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e De Begur a Cuba \/ La nostàlgia de l'Havana (Music \/ Habaneras).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Contemporary Catalan Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Original mixed media and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003ecollage\u003c\/i\u003e (printed paper, musical scores and pictorial glazes) on rigid support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 36 x 25.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Vertically handwritten signature \"Salvador Palou\" on the lower right side. Text integrated into the composition: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003e\"De Begur a Cuba \/ La nostàlgia de l'Havana\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market, private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good overall condition. The pictorial surface and the adhesion of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003ecollage\u003c\/i\u003e are stable. The edges of the support show slight wear typical of natural handling, which do not interfere with the reading of the work and will be protected when framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and discover the typographic details of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe smartest thing about Palou's work is how he uses technique to reinforce the message. If he had painted these musicians on a white canvas, it would be just another genre scene. By painting them on old newspaper clippings and musical scores, the work literally becomes what its title implies: pure nostalgia. It's a rhythmic, joyful, and very direct piece. Its vintage poster format makes it extremely attractive for a listening corner, next to a vinyl collection, or as a centerpiece in an office looking for a cultured nod to the historical connection between Catalonia and Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work is delivered with a research study, technical data sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eEl Taller del Coleccionista\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53491530957133,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0027_03_3a8451b1-2370-4929-bcd7-f53b33c16809.jpg?v=1772814819","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/salvador-palou-tecnica-mixta-collage-begur-cuba-habaneras","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}