MANU MUNIATEGIANDIKOETXEA
Bio
Manu Muniategiandikoetxea, born in Bergara in 1966, is an artist who graduated in Fine Arts from the University of the Basque Country, specializing in Painting and Sculpture.
Muniategiandikoetxea has presented solo exhibitions in renowned institutional spaces, including Sala Rekalde in Bilbao, where he garnered attention with "Ni ez nain hemengoa" in 2004, the Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos (CAB) with "Baga biga higa" in 2007, and Koldo Mitxelena Kulturunea in San Sebastián with "Behar Gori Primavera Azul" in 2008.
Furthermore, he has participated in notable group exhibitions, such as the "Muestra de Arte Joven" at the Spanish Museum of Contemporary Art in Madrid in 1994, "Pintura Mutante" at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MARCO) in Vigo in 2006, and "Planes futuros" at Baluarte, Pamplona in 2007.
His work has also made a presence at important international art fairs, including ARCO, where in the 2006 edition, his work was part of the "Sixteen Spanish Art Projects" curated by María de Corral. He also participated in the FRIEZE ART FAIR, ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH, and the CIGE China International Gallery Exhibition, the latter in 2008 with a solo project titled "El Bosque de Ozú / Ozú’s Forest."
Throughout his career, Manu Muniategiandikoetxea has received numerous awards, among them, the First Prize in Caja Madrid's "Generación 2000," the Gure Artea Prize from the Basque Government in 2000, the Endesa Award in 2001, and the Altadis Prize in 2005.
His works are part of esteemed collections, such as the ARTIUM Museum in Vitoria, the Unión Fenosa Collection in La Coruña, the Contemporary Art Collection at the Museo Patio Herreriano in Valladolid, the CAM Collection in Valencia, the Altadis Collection, the Caja Madrid Collection, the Kutxa Collection, the Junta de Extremadura Collection, the Collection of the Autonomous Community of Murcia, the Fine Arts Museum of Álava, the Banco de España Collection, the L’Oreal Collection, the Coca-Cola España Foundation, and the collections of the cities of Pamplona and Vitoria, among others.
Statement
Manu Muniategiandikoetxea's body of work stands out for its exploration of artistic expression through painting and sculpture. Born in Bergara in 1966, his education in Fine Arts at the University of the Basque Country provided the foundation for his multidisciplinary approach and his capacity to tackle a wide range of subjects throughout his career. His work is characterized by a unique fusion of realism and abstraction, enabling him to create a distinctive and evocative visual language.
Muniategiandikoetxea has showcased his creations in prestigious institutions and galleries worldwide, from Sala Rekalde in Bilbao to the CAB. Centro de Arte Caja de Burgos and Koldo Mitxelena Kulturunea in San Sebastián. His ability to hold solo exhibitions and participate in group shows demonstrates his versatility and impact on the international art scene.
Throughout his career, Muniategiandikoetxea has earned numerous awards and accolades, including the Gure Artea Prize from the Basque Government and the Altadis Prize, among others. His contribution to the Spanish contemporary art scene has led to his inclusion in renowned collections, including the ARTIUM Museum in Vitoria, the Unión Fenosa Collection in La Coruña, and the Contemporary Art Collection at the Museo Patio Herreriano in Valladolid, among many others.
Manu Muniategiandikoetxea's body of work is an invitation to explore the complexity of the human experience through the lens of an artist whose technical prowess and conceptual depth position him as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary art.
