Antoni Tapies (1923-2012)

Notable Hispanic Artists

Spanish painter, sculptor and art theorist Antoni Tapies was one of the most famous European artists of his generation. He helped establish the first Post-War art movement in Spain, known as "Dau al Set," which was similar to the Surrealist and Dadaist movements. —XFINITY Staff (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

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