World Renowned Spanish Painter Jesus Fuertes Dies; The “Painter of Blue” was one of Picasso and Dali’s Protégés

Jesus Fuertes, the Spanish-born world renowned painter died at the age 68 in Miami from a massive heart attack. He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Astrid, and brother Pablo. Fuertes was considered the master of cubism of the last century. He was better known as the “Painter of Blue” for his fantastic masterpieces in electrifying blue hues. He had the great honor of having been painted by the master Pablo Picasso himself, having said work among his own private collection. His works are displayed throughout the world in museums such as the Massey Museum in Paris, France; the Grand Modern Art Museum in Belgium; the Beaux Arts Museum in Brussels; the Contemporary Art Museum in Vienna, Austria; the Contemporary Art Museum in Sao Paulo, Brazil; the Museum of Belo Horizonte, Brazil; and the Valladolid Museum in Spain. Private collectors of his works include Paco Rabanne, Julio Iglesias, Ives St. Laurent, Placido Domingo, the Spanish Royal family, and the Dutch Royal family.

MIAMI (PRWEB) June 23, 2006 -- On Sunday, June 19, 2006, Spanish-born, world renowned painter Jesus Fuertes died at the age of 68 in Miami from a massive heart attack. He is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Astrid, and brother Pablo.

Fuertes was considered the master of cubism of the last century. He was better known as the “Painter of Blue” for his fantastic masterpieces in electrifying blue hues. He had the great honor of having been painted by the master Pablo Picasso himself, having said work among his own private collection.

Fuertes was born on April 14, 1938 in Madrid, Spain. His first contact with the surrealist movement was under the master Salvador Dali, who introduced him to Andre Breton, the father of surrealism and who later would become his benefactor. In this same period, Jesus Fuertes begins his first works in neo-cubism grabbing the attention of Pablo Picasso. Through this begins a lasting relationship with the great master Picasso, allowing Fuertes to familiarize himself with and become deeply rooted in cubism.

At sixteen, Fuertes had his first exhibition in Lille, France. At age 25 he received his first award in Rome for his painting “Torneo Medieval” (Medieval Tournament). During his stay in Italy he becomes friends with the metaphysician and painter Giorgio Chirico.

Up until his very last days, Jesus Fuertes captured the attention of the greatest names and celebrities, many of which were his friends. His works can be found around the world. Several paintings may be found in Queen Sofia of Spain’s museum in Madrid. Other works can be found in the Massey Museum in Paris, France; the Grand Modern Art Museum in Belgium; the Beaux Arts Museum in Brussels; the Contemporary Art Museum in Vienna, Austria; the Contemporary Art Museum in Sao Paulo, Brazil; the Museum of Belo Horizonte, Brazil; the Valladolid Museum in Spain; the Madrid Library; the Cultural Center in Lichtenstein; the Aguirre Collection in Mexico; the Grotz Collection in Mexico; the Monaco Principality; Von Kassen in Dusseldorf, Germany; Kenzo in Tokyo, Japan; the Montmartre Museum in France; and the Gallery of France. Private collections include that of Paco Rabanne, Julio Iglesias, Ives St. Laurent, Placido Domingo, the Spanish Royal family, and the Dutch Royal family among other countless exhibitions.

His daughter Astrid writes, “I would like to invite those who loved, admired, and will continue admiring his art to keep his legacy alive.”

Funeral services for Jesus Fuertes are as follows:

VIEWING

FRIDAY, June 23rd, 2006 -- 4:00 p.m. - midnight
Vior Funeral Home
291 N.W. 37Ave.
Miami, FL
305-643-3131

BURIAL

SATURDAY, June 24th, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Miami
Our Lady of Mercy
11411 N.W. 25th Street
Miami, FL
305-592-0521

MASS

SUNDAY, June 25th, 2006 -- 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church
1501 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL
305-856-1500

For more information on the artist visit www.jfuertes.net.

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