Mariano Pagés
Mariano Pagés (born January 6, 1922 in San Juan , † December 18, 2009 in Buenos Aires ) was an Argentine sculptor. His work can be found in several countries around the world; In 1996 he exhibited in Germany.
Awards
- 1955: 3rd Prize of the Salón Manuel Belgrano
- 1960: Ministry of Education award
- 1960: Award of the 40th Salón Nacional
- 1961: Prize of the Salón Municipal de Buenos Aires
- 1962: Gran Premio de Honor Presidencia de la Nación
- 1982: First prize at the 47th Salón Nacional de Bellas Artes
- 1982: Foundation Konex Prize for Ceramics
Pagés received further awards in San Juan (1946), Mendoza (1947-1948-1949), La Plata (1957) and Santa Fe (1959).
Works
Carlos Gardel statue in Buenos Aires.
- Monument in Alvear , Mendoza
- Marble figure, Flores Cemetery , Buenos Aires
- Monument to Cacique Guaymallén in Guaymallén , 3 stone figures, Mendoza (1949/1951)
- Monument to Carlos Gardel in the Abasto de Buenos Aires district , bronze figure, 2.4 m, (2000)
literature
- Rafael Squirru : Mariano Pagés: 1945-1983 , Critical Study, 1984
- Roberto Baccanelli (ed.): Velar se debe la vida y Las catorce estaciones , 1987
Web links
- Biography of Mariano Pagés (Spanish) on the Konex Foundation website
- Obituary for Mariano Pagés (Spanish), in: La Nación of December 21, 2009
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pagés, Mariano |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Argentine sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 6, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | San Juan , Argentina |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 18, 2009 |
| Place of death | Buenos Aires , Argentina |