Raymond Verdaguer

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Raymond Verdaguer (born December 12, 1947 in the French Pyrenees ) is of Catalan descent and a Canadian artist and illustrator .

Raymond Verdaguer is a Canadian by choice and lives in New York . Since 1976 he has appeared in public with copperplate engravings , woodcuts and linocuts . His work appears in newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times , Harper's Magazine , Wall Street Journal , San Francisco Magazine, Liberation , International Herald Tribune, Le Point, Le Monde diplomatique , Iablis . Raymond Verdaguer works as a book illustrator for a number of major publishers in the USA and Europe (Hachette Livre, Random House , Viking Penguin and others).

Verdaguer prefers simple outlines and strong dynamic contrasts . It mostly deals with political and ethical issues. His illustrations show disaffected and suffering people in a destroyed environment, beset by monstrous technology and dubious interests. In doing so, he takes an anthropological perspective : the person suffering now and here is the person suffering in all times and spaces.

Exhibitions (selection)

  • The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustrations, New York City, 2005, 2004, 2000, 1999.
  • The Aronson Galleries at Parsons School of Design , Society of Publication Designers, New York City, 2004.
  • Salon Manganese, Vaureal, France, 1998.
  • Marvin Gallery, New York City, 1998.
  • Burnaby Gallery, Vancouver, Canada, 1997.
  • Cité Internationale des Arts Paris 1985.
  • Institut Francais de Zagreb, Croatia, 1983.
  • Hasting Studio, Vancouver, Canada 1981.
  • Madrona Exposition Center Malaspina College, Nanaimo, Canada, 1980.
  • de Voogh Galleries, Vancouver, Canada, 1980, 1979, 1978.
  • Book Festival - Salon du Livre Vancouver, Canada, 1979.
  • Salon des Arts et Métiers, Mairie de Paris, 1978.
  • Galerie Arago, Perpignan, France, 1977.

Prizes, awards

Verdaguer has received numerous prizes and other awards for his work. These also include:

  • Certificate of Merit, The Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustrations, USA, 2005, 2004, 2000, 1999.
  • The Society of Publication Designers Illustration Competition, USA, 2004.
  • Certificate of Design Excellence, Prints Magazine, USA, 2000.
  • Citation Typographic Excellence, Type Directors Club, USA, 1999.
  • 1st Prix de Gravure (1st Prize Engraving), Salon Manganese, France, 1998.
  • Cité Internationale des Arts Norvins, Paris. Artiste en Residence, France, 1985.

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personal data
SURNAME Verdaguer, Raymond
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Canadian graphic artist and illustrator
DATE OF BIRTH December 12, 1947
PLACE OF BIRTH French Pyrenees