Miquel Navarro, a reference of the New Spanish Sculpture, dies at 81 years old

Miquel Navarro, a prominent Spanish sculptor, passed away at 81 after a long illness. He was a key figure in the New Spanish Sculpture movement and contributed significantly to contemporary art. Navarro's works are displayed in major museums worldwide, including the Guggenheim in New York and the Pompidou in Paris. He began his career as a painter but shifted to sculpture in the 1970s, creating urban landscape representations. His notable public sculptures in Valencia include La pantera rosa and El parotet. The city of Mislata expressed condolences and recognized his artistic legacy. A posthumous exhibition will open at the National Archaeological Museum on December 10, showcasing his work alongside Roman marbles.